James Frances Roy Pfister

1930 - 2018

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

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Covington, Louisiana

James Pfister Obituary

Name: Visitation for James Frances Roy Pfister
Start: 2018-03-24T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

James Frances Roy Pfister of Covington, LA passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. He was born on May 16, 1930 in New Orleans, LA to the late William Edwin Pfister and Mary Margaret Burch. Roy is survived by his children Judith Maureen Pfister, William Edwin Pfister II, and Erin Patricia Pfister and his grandson Zachary Pfister. He is also survived by his sister, Maureen; his wonderful in-laws, Bill and Mary Lynn Andrews, David and Susan Ridgeway and many terrific nieces and nephews. Roy is preceded in death by his beloved wife Janet Shepherd Pfister; his son, Alvin Shepherd Pfister; his brothers, Jack and Wallace; his sister, Marilyn "Toosie" Allard, and his beloved father and mother-in-law, Alvin and Annette Shepherd. To say that we've lost a great artist is true, but understated. Roy was first and foremost a family man, blessed by many loving relatives on both sides of the family. Along with his wife Janet, he forged his way through life drawing and painting the world on his own terms-a true impressionist. He and Janet raised four children and had four careers between them, all pursued with boundless energy and passion. Roy's accolades included dozens of art show awards including a national Pastel Society of America Best of Show award, a feature article in American Artist Magazine and many other local and regional awards too numerous to mention. Roy was also a gifted singer, having performed at over 50 weddings, in numerous choruses, barber shop quartets, and even briefly as the lead singer in a band! Now he is singing to everyone in Heaven where he and Janet will live together forever. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA, 70448 on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM with visitation on Saturday at the church beginning at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Roy to be made to St. Joseph's Abbey and Seminary College, Dept. of Institutional Advancement 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA 70457, https://www.saintjosephabbey.com/donate/ . Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Mar. 21 to Mar. 24, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for James Pfister

6 Entries

March 27, 2018

Whenever I cast my eyes on the perceptive and wistful portrait that Roy did of our youngest son, Matthew, or visit our son, Michael, in Baton Rouge, I view Roy's portrait of four of our grandchildren mounted over the fireplace in the great room of Michael's home. So for us, a little bit of Roy's masterful talent will remain alive and vibrant. Roy was also the godfather of our first son, Robert, and Janet and I became friends at LSU when Roy served in the armed forces during the Korean War. We go back a long time - since I was 17, and after both our marriages, we lived near each others in Metairie before both moving to the Northshore. We treasured his friendship and that of his wife Janet. My memories include the birth of their four children. Shep and Janet and Roy are now in the loving arms of their Creator. Pray for us remaining here on earth. God loved you here and loves you more now when you all are with Him forever.

Argiro Morgan

March 24, 2018

Roy and Janet were a constant in my parents lives since they were all children. They treasured them both and enjoyed many memories with them . I know the loss of Janet took a toll on my mother and I know this will not be easy for my father either. Lifelong friends are one of God's most beautiful gifts. My thoughts go out to their children. I am sorry I am not at the service to see you all. I know the girls will understand as we all share the retail profession. It breaks my heart but I just keep thinking that they are together again with their maker. God Bless. Laurie Legendre

Susan Aparicio

March 23, 2018

Al and I are go sorry to read of Roy's passing. We remember him when we look at the drawings he did of our children and of us. What a talent he had and his voice was beautiful! I remember when I first met Roy, I was in high school. Janet's parents were visiting us at our summer home in Covington, La and she brought Roy, they were both at LSU at the time. We all fell in love with him! Roy was such a sweet and kind man! We will all miss him.

Susan Ducasse Aparicio

March 22, 2018

Roy's memory will stay with me through the drawings he did of my family. I was happy to call him my friend.
Jimmie Cooke

Nancy Buckheister

March 21, 2018

Maureen, I am so very sorry to read of your brother's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Love, Nancy and Richard Buckheister

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

March 21, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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