ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: PLANCHARD, JAMES DONALD "DON", SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Sunday, May 1, 2016

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PLANCHARD, JAMES DONALD "DON", SR.
April 19, 1938 - May 1, 2016

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James D. “Don” Planchard, Sr. passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the age of 
78.

Loving father of Elizabeth M. Lavender, James “Jim” Planchard, Jr. and Andrew 
M. Planchard and surrogate father of Teresa Shepler Vandiver, Michelle Shepler 
Pcheny and Jeff Shepler. Beloved son of the late Louis M. and May Walters 
Planchard. Brother of Marion Planchard Hillie and the late Bonnie May Planchard 
Rapier, Louis Mark Planchard, Margaret Planchard Chambless, Charles Perkins 
Planchard, Noel Roussel “Rusty” Planchard, Katherine Planchard Stewart, and 
Elise Ann Planchard Rand. Grandfather of John Lavender, Jessica Lavender, Ryan 
Planchard, Jamie Planchard, Sydnie Planchard, the late Joshua F. Planchard and 
surrogate grandfather of Lauren Vandiver, Tiffany Vandiver, Jayson Vandiver, 
Callie Shepler, Kayla Shepler, Justin Pcheny, Kyle Pcheny and Grant Pcheny. He 
is survived by his closest companion and the love of his life, Carolyn Kay 
Shepler.

Don was a graduate of Loyola University and De La Salle High School in New 
Orleans, LA and he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. His life was marked by 
enthusiasm for sports and the great outdoors, a genuine love of people and a 
passion for cooking and enjoying good food.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. 
Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, 
May 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 12:00 noon. 

Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

U.S. Coast Guard
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