Maurice L. "Bud" Mapes

Maurice Mapes Obituary

Mapes, Maurice L. "Bud" Maurice L. Mapes, a native of Ozark, Mo., and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, died on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at his home in Denham Springs. He was 75. Bud practiced as a lobbyist with the Louisiana Legislature for 50 years. The son of Reginald Maurice Mapes and Mabel Helen Woody Mapes, he was born in Ozark on July 8, 1930. He attended public schools in Ozark. He attended Drury College and Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Mo., University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. During the Korean War, he volunteered for and served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1951 until March 1955. He moved to Baton Rouge in 1960 after traveling to Louisiana from Kansas City for five years. During his years as a lobbyist, he worked with eight Louisiana governors beginning with Earl Long and ending with Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. He never retired. His motto always was, "What is the right thing to do?" which he applied to tireless and effective service to dozens of clients and tens of thousands of Louisiana citizens. Some of his clients included Louisiana Farm Bureau, Southwestern Lumberman's Association, Louisiana Finance Association, 3M Company, Entergy, Cole-National Corp., Louisiana Retailers Association, Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association and Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy and Shannon Mapes and Joe and Sandy Mapes; a sister, Sandra Crawford; brother, Tom Mapes; grandchildren, Jeremy Mapes, Zachary Mapes, Christy Carmouche, Brittany Morvant, London Thornton and Bilee Yelverton; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea Mapes. Visitation was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home chapel on Monday, Dec. 5, from 8 a.m. until religious service at noon, officiated by Dr. Ken Ward. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Mapes, Zachary Mapes, Ronnie Anderson, Jim Monroe, Andy Dreher and Bill Richardson. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Bud was a good lookin' little dickens until the day he died.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2005.
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freddie deblieux

December 7, 2005

Seldom, if ever, in our lifetime do we have the opportunity to know people like Bud Mapes. My father introduced me to him when I was a young boy. I recall my dad telling me, what I came to repeatedly recognize as the years passed -- Bud Mapes was a very special man. He was indeed. He taught me a number of lessons along the way. I will forever be grateful for having known him. God bless your family at this time and always. Take care. Bob

Bob Munson

December 5, 2005

To Joe and Sammy and your familes: The poet Thomas Campbell said, "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." That's the gift that Bud left to all of us who knew, loved and respected him. We'll miss his smile and the personal contact we all enjoyed, but he'll still be in our hearts and in our minds. No one who knew him could ever forget him! I know I won't.

Cynthia Duhon

December 5, 2005

Joe and Sammy: what great memories your dad left for us all. I know he will live in your heart always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this sad time.

bette wall

December 5, 2005

I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Mapes' Family. He was loved and helpful to all at the State Capitol. Whenever called upon, he would always sponsor and support the activities of the Women's Caucus. May His Peace be with you and may it comfort you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May God, who has chosen to call your loved one closer to Himself, embrace you with His comfort and sustain you by His grace.

Joycelyn Green, Retired

Executive Director

Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus

Joycelyn Green

December 5, 2005

Bud was the first lobbyist I met when I started working for Governor Foster 6 years ago. He was generous with his advice, and he was steadfastly loyal to his friends. I will dearly miss waving good morning to him every day at the breakfast table in the Capitol cafeteria.

Patrick Martin

December 5, 2005

Sammy and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your father's death. We're never ready to say good-bye. He sounds like a wonderful man, and we are the poorer for never having met him. We know he must've been wonderful because he has a son like you.

God comfort you in your sorrow.

Phil and Laura Moessner

December 4, 2005

I am so very sorry to hear of Bud's death. I had the good fortune of working with Bud when I worked with the Acadiana Delegation back in the early-mid eighties. He was a wonderful and knowledgeable man. He will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his children and grandchildren during this difficult time.

Brigette Babin Youngblood

December 4, 2005

Joe and Sandy; My prayers and thoughts are with you during these tough times. Bud was indeed a Child Of the King.



Col. Terry Landry (retired)

Terry Landry

December 4, 2005

Bud was a wonderful friend to my father in law, Representative Elias "Bo" Ackal, until the end of my pops life. He was always there for Bo when he needed him and a great family friend as well. He always paid special attention to Little Beau when I visited Pop at the Capitol. He had a special love of life and friends. He will be missed very much by all.

Elias, III, Jo Ann and Beau Ackal

December 3, 2005

Bud was such a great friend and neighbor. He blamed me for all his hard work with the many flowers in his yard,but delighted in their blooms. He loved life and his friend and family--who could ask for anything more. I especially loved his hugs and his great stories he would tell of his life's adventures.He will be greatly missed by all.

Vicki Shaffer

December 3, 2005

When we recently moved next door to Mr. Bud, we didn't know anyone in the neighborhood. He was the first to greet us and welcome us in, and was by far one of the nicest people we could ever meet. He would offer his help to just about anything.. It came as a shock to see him go, and he will be missed greatly. My condolences to the family.. he was a great man!

Robin Silva

December 3, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe/Sam. Bud was a super guy and did a great job instilling character and class in both Joe and Sam.

I know his legacy will live on within both of you.

God Bless,

Chuck Tuminello

Chuck Tuminello

December 3, 2005

A friend, a mentor, he was truly the dean of the lobbyists at the State Capitol. I will miss my talks with him, his advice, his humor and his colorful socks! God now has a powerful lobbyist. Rest in peace my friend. Dennie Williams

Dennie Williams

December 3, 2005

Joe and Sandy,



We are truly sorry to hear of Bud's passing. We were so very fond of him.



Ron and I were remembering all the great times we shared with Bud when we were neighbors. He had such great stories.



He was a great man and will be missed. God Bless you and your family.



Ron, Tammy and Kalynn Plaisance

Ron and Tammy Plaisance

December 3, 2005

Bud was one of a kind. Candid, effective, humorous, generous, and fun to be with. He was the man to have when one had needs in the Louisiana legislature. When I served as the State's Commissioner of Financial Institutions, his advice was helpful and thoughtful. I really liked him a lot. His loss is a loss to all of Louisiana.

Fred C. Dent, Jr.

December 3, 2005

Sandy Mapes

December 3, 2005

Bud was a great man. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Joe Mapes

December 3, 2005

Joe and I always enjoyed Bud's visits in Batchelor when we were younger and thought life on earth would never end.

Mollie Jackson-Merrick

December 3, 2005

Had the pleasure of working with Bud when I was with Eckerd back in the early eighties. Always impressed with his incredible memory. Although he didn't know me well, he always remembered by name.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Chip Etier

December 3, 2005

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