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JOHN WHITNEY SICARD, JR., age 85, beloved husband of 59 years to Lura Weaver Sicard, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2011 in Pasadena, Texas.
Born in Baton Rouge. Louisiana in 1926, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War Two. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University in Chemical Engineering, and brought his family to Pasadena in 1956 when he joined the start-up of the Celanese Plastics Plant on the Battleground Road. His Community Service included membership in the Pasadena Jaycees, United Fund Area Chairman, and many years as a Harris County Precinct Chairman and Election Judge. He was a Life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 3700, and had served with several environmental organizations. A long-time Radio Amateur and member of ARRL, he volunteered his services during hurricanes when there was no other communication, and regularly participated with several Radio Networks including ARES, Texas CW, and the 7290 Traffic Net. He was the proud recipient of the 7290 "Pfeiffer Pfist Award for 2011" in recognition of CW excellence.
He retired from BASF Chemical Corporation, Freeport, in January of 1996 at age 70. Preceeded in death by sons J.Whitney Sicard, III and Frank (Skippy) McNelis. Survived by daughters Katherine Sicard Hara, Barbara McNelis Peacock and husband Larry ; Sons Christopher Sicard, Tom Sicard, Jonathan McNelis and wife Vicky - thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Jay and Lura have been advocates for the fundraising efforts by the Pasadena Public Library, and would welcome any contributions in his memory made to the Library.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Pius V Church in Pasadena, date and time pending final arrangements. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at grandviewfunerals.com
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Lauri Ford Reed
November 3, 2011
Katherine,
We were in Band together at Southmore Jr. High. So sorry to hear about your Dad and I will be praying for you, and your family.
Lauri Ford Reed
Frank Serenil
November 3, 2011
Our deepest sympathy goes to all of his Family in this time of sorrow. We will keep him and his family in all of our prayers.
Frank Serenil
Financial Secretary
Knights of Columbus Council 3700
Pasadena, Tx.
Marion Seymour
November 3, 2011
Lura, I just found out about Jay. I'm so sorry. My most sincere thoughts for you and your family. I know you will miss him so much.
Mary Wilkins
November 2, 2011
Lura, I have known you "forever," and I know how very deeply you and Jay loved each other......I could hear in your voice the broken heart he left behind. Please know that your friends, and your loving family, are here for you to lean on in your sorrow.
God Bless
Mary Cloninger Wilkins
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Rodney Baker
November 2, 2011
I met Jay at a 7290 picnic several years ago. I like him. Rodney W5DY.
Tom Whiteside
November 2, 2011
Jay and I had many conversations regarding amateur radio digital traffic over the years. Jay pursued emergency communications and preparedness exercises with a loyal and contagious enthusiasm and will be missed. Sorry for your loss...
Tom Whiteside N5TW
Laura Robinson
October 31, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. BASF Corporation, Freeport, TX.
October 31, 2011
Sorry to hear about Jay's passing,I worked on several projects with Jay when he was at Celanese.Jay and I had many interesting conversations he loved to talk politics.
My condolence
J.Washington
October 29, 2011
Sorry to read of your loss . I worked with Jay at BASF & he certainly was a
highly dedicated & competent engineer , a pleasure to work with .
Our condolences
Orville & Sally Kremmer
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Meredith Wilson
October 28, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sympathy.
October 27, 2011
So very sorry. Tom W5UFO
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