James Morris GAUDET

JAMES MORRIS GAUDET, 57, passed away October 20, 2005 at his home. Preceded in death by his mother, Laura (Snell) Gaudet, and father, Claude Richard Gaudet. Born in Lake Charles, LA on April 24, 1948. He graduated from LaGrange High School and McNeese State University. Jim was President of Protherm Services Group, LLC. He was a strong promoter of craft training and safety in the workplace. He was one of the founders of the Houston Area Contractors Safety Council and served as president for two terms, and president of Associated Builders & Contractors in 1992. Active in the Lake Charles Jaycees, he rose from Outstanding Local Chairman to Director, to Internal VP to Award Winning Local President, to Outstanding Area III National Director (1973) and received a Lifetime Membership. Jim was a member of First Christian Church and he cherished visits with his pastor, Max Hickerson. Jim is survived by his wife of 31 yrs, Gaile Gaudet, one daughter, Rhonda Goins, three sons; Gregory Vandersypen, Kevin Gaudet & Joshua Gaudet. Three grandsons; Tyler Bowman, Jonah Vandersypen & Caleb Goins. Daugter-in-law Andrea Vandersypen. Mother-in-law Mable Price, Cousin Carolyn Roberson, husband Mike and their children & grandchildren, Cousin Nora Horne. Brother-in-law John Price, Jr. wife Mary, their daughter, Monica, their son & daughter-in-law Dale & Laura; their children Slade & Brittany. Visitation will be October 23, 2005 from 5 - 7 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday October 24, 2005 at 12:30 PM in the chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Jim cherished spending quality time with his family & friends, loved playing golf and his guitar. He loved and treasured his grandchildren, attending their school activities and sporting events. He touched many lives with his smile & laughter and will be greatly missed and loved forever and always.