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Sanford LaBorde Obituary

Sam LaBorde, Jr., 80, of Pogosa Springs, CO, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at his residence. Sam graduated in 1947 from South Park High School in Beaumont and was owner of LaBorde's Wrecker Service and Auto Repair in Beaumont for many years before moving to Colorado. He served his country in the 101st Airborne Division during the Korean War. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Sanford and Sarah LaBorde. He is survived by his wife, Ann of Pogosa Springs, CO; daughter, Charmayne Peel of Austin, TX; grandson, Zerek Peel and his wife, Candice; granddaughter, Haley Peel; and great granddaughter, Harlow Rose Peel, all of Austin, TX; brother, Don LaBorde; sister, Sarah Gentz both of Vidor, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Community Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St., Pogosa Springs, CO.

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Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jun. 23, 2011.

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June 27, 2011

Dear LaBorde family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. T holds a special place in my memory. I remember his as fun-loving

June 27, 2011

Sarah and Donald,

As others have said, growing up together back in the 40s provided some of my greatest childhood memories. We were very blessed to have neighbors like your family and everyone who lived in that area. Your dad even built a roller coaster for all the neighborhood kids.

We are saddened to learn of "T"s passing and hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

James and Pat Lanier

Jennifer Buzby

June 26, 2011

Dear Gran Anne and entire family,
May God be your strength in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sam was a wonderful person and holds a special place in our hearts. The Buzby's Dorothy, NJ

Bridgette Ryals-Johnson

June 23, 2011

Charmayne,take care of yourself always cherish the memories cause they last a lifetime.take care. Bridgette Ryals Johnson.

June 23, 2011

May the peace of God be with Sam & his family. From an old Beaumont, neighborhood friend.
Vince Jimmy Giardina
Cincinnati, OH

June 23, 2011

AS A FRIEND AND SCHOOL CHUM SINCE 5TH GRADE, SANFORD, AS WE CALLED HIM, WAS SUCH A NICE GUY. AT CLASS REUNIONS HE LIKED TO SAY, "DIDN'T YOU USED TO MY GIRL FRIEND IN GRADE SCHOOL?" I REMEMBER HIS OBSESSION WITH CARS AND ONCE ON A DATE HAD ME DRIVING WHILE HE RODE ATOP THE HOOD TO SEE HOW SLOWLY WE COULD ACCELERATE BEFORE THE ENGINE DIED." HE WAS A WHIZ AT MECHANICS AND ALL OUR CLASSMATES ADMIRED HIM
MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. SUE NELL HARTLEY PATTERSON

Anthony Giardina

June 23, 2011

Dear Sarah & Don,

My condolences on your loss of Sam. Some of my fond memories from growing up in our neighborhood include times with your family. Any time I have homemade ice cream I think of hand-cranking the LaBordes’ ice cream maker and enjoying the time spent together.

All of your family is in my prayers.

Cheryl (Gauthier) Chalah

June 23, 2011

Ann:

So sorry to learn of Tee-T's passing. You are in my prayers.

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