ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SCHOEN, GARY THOMAS, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

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

Died: Thursday, March 2, 2017

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SCHOEN, GARY THOMAS, SR.
February 7, 1935 - March 2, 2017

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Gary Thomas Schoen, 82, passed on Thursday, March 2, 2017 surrounded by family 
at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans.

He married and built a life with his childhood sweetheart, Jean Warner Schoen. 
Those 59 years of marriage were enriched by their sons, Gary, Preston (and 
wife, Jeniffer), and Stephen—and later, by 5 grandchildren and 1 great 
grandchild.

Gary, the son of Gladys Burns Schoen and Cyprian J Schoen Sr., spent his life 
dedicated to his birthplace of Covington. After the passing of his father, his 
Uncle Steele assisted in raising Gary and his brother, Cyprian J Schoen Jr., 
from an early age. 
Gary also leaves behind his nephews, Jeffrey and Mark Schoen.

The hallmarks of Gary Schoen’s life were his complete devotion to his family, 
his military service, commitment to his faith in Christ, and bestowing a smile 
on all who crossed his path. He was a man who loved with strength, honor, and 
tenderness.

A memorial will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, Thursday, March 9. 
Visitation will occur at 10AM followed by a service at noon. The service will 
be officiated by Pastor Jason D. Wood. 
Faith Presbyterian is located at 16330 Highway 1085, Covington. 

A reception will follow at Covington Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 222 
S. Jefferson St., Covington, LA 70433 until 3:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to Children’s 
Advocacy Center—Hope House. Donations can be made mailed to P.O. Box 1852, 
Covington, LA 70434 or online at www.cachopehouse.org/donate.

E. J. Fielding Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

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