Stanley J. Bourgeois, Sr., 88, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012.
Stanley was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Bourgeois; son, Bob Bourgeois (Ginger); twin daughters, Lynn Hall (Bill) and Lynda Macheras (Bill); seven grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
He was predeceased by sons, Brian David and Stanley James Jr.; grandson, Clay; brother, Lance Jr.; and sisters, Beverly Keller and Barbara Chutz.
Stan was born in Gramercy, Louisiana on November 18, 1924 to Lance and Ruby Bourgeois. Upon graduating from Westwego Louisiana High School and shortly after Pearl Harbor, Stanley volunteered and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in which he served through the end of 1945 in the Consolidation of the Northern Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal and the Treasury-Bougainville Operation.
Stanley joined Pan American in October 1946 as a crew member of the world's first commercial ground controlled approach (radar) unit in Gander, Newfoundland until 1959. He transferred to CCAFS as a Superintendent of Operations on many missile weapon system launches and early manned flight missions. In 1964, Stan transferred to Pan Am's contracts department and worked as Contract Administrator until his retirement in December 1988.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28th at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 75 Barton Avenue, Rockledge, Florida 32955. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m.
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My sympathies go out to the family. No doubt Mr Bourgeois will be missed. Isiah 25:8 says that deaht will be swallowed up forever. That is a hope that we all can look forward to.
A R
December 24, 2012
Dear Mary and family...I am so saddened to hear of Stan's passing...he was such a good man...my prayers are with you and your lovely family....
Joyce Sorey
December 23, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation and an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one, if you wish for a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salutes, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please send your request to:
Chaplain Richard Reuer
Honoring Those Who Served Ministry
1206 6th St SW
Minot, ND 58701
Or click on CONTACT ME to email your mailing address for which card be mailed to.
This service is free to all veteran families. I wish to thank you for your serving from one veteran to another – Thanks!
Semper Fi
Chaplain Richard Reuer
December 23, 2012
I worked with Stan when he was a SRO at CCAFS. Sorry for your loss. Milo Burgess
Milo Burgess
December 23, 2012
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