Obituary for Patricia Webster Laurans
The dog fancy has lost one of its most passionate supporters, Patricia W. Laurans. Pat was generous with her time and provided mentoring, guidance, support and encouragement to so many people throughout her professional career as well as with her involvement in purebred dogs.
Jaqueline Adams became a part of Pat’s life in 1981. They have shared their lives together in a home which included space for Jackie’s art studio, surrounded by beautiful gardens in Newtown, Connecticut. Jackie has asked that you plant a seed, water, love and nurture it into a beautiful plant. I relate this to how Pat nurtured and aided so many people, with love and support throughout their careers.
Pat Laurans attended Boston University, following graduation Pat taught at Walnut Hill School and began her involvement with Doberman Pinschers that she co-owned with Terry Hundt. J. Monroe Stebbins became their handler and as time progressed they became assistants to Steb expanding their involvement in multiple breeds. Pat relocated to Connecticut and taught at the Brookfield Middle School and High School prior to retiring.
In time, Pat became a handler with Joy Brewster and she became involved in owning and breeding German Wirehaired Pointers. Ch. Hilltop’s S S Cheese Cake CD, was a record holding bitch in the breed at the time. Pat’s most recent involvement was as a co-owner of GCHS Heywire N Deep Harbor Love That Dirty Water CD JH AX OAJ NF, “Beacon” who was a top Sporting Dog for the past three years. Pat enjoyed participating as a member of the team and being the co-breeder of the litter Beacon had during Covid.
Pat became active in the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America serving as the Delegate from 1981 until her death. Pat was an active member of the Delegate Body, serving as a Member of the AKC Board and as the Chair of the Parent Club Committee. During her time as Chair the Committee conducted Parent Club Conferences, established committees to review Constitutions and By-laws, Show Sites, Breeder Education, Parent Club Best Practices and was a force in defending the rights of Parent Clubs.
Pat started her judging career in 1982, ultimately approved to judge the Sporting, Hound, Working, Herding Groups and Junior Showmanship. Pat judged many National Specialties including the German Wirehaired Pointer National three times. Judging internationally as well. Pat was thrilled to have judged Groups at Westminster, and the AKC National Championship.
One of the most significant accomplishments in Pat’s life in purebred dogs was the establishment of Take The Lead in 1993. Pat was a founding member with close friends Tom Bradley, Dottie Collier, Jeff Pepper, Mike Larizza and Ellen Frost. Who new that the first meeting that took place around her kitchen table and that first party Westchester weekend would evolve into the organization that it is today!
Rest in Peace my dear friend until we meet again!
Jaqueline Adams became a part of Pat’s life in 1981. They have shared their lives together in a home which included space for Jackie’s art studio, surrounded by beautiful gardens in Newtown, Connecticut. Jackie has asked that you plant a seed, water, love and nurture it into a beautiful plant. I relate this to how Pat nurtured and aided so many people, with love and support throughout their careers.
Pat Laurans attended Boston University, following graduation Pat taught at Walnut Hill School and began her involvement with Doberman Pinschers that she co-owned with Terry Hundt. J. Monroe Stebbins became their handler and as time progressed they became assistants to Steb expanding their involvement in multiple breeds. Pat relocated to Connecticut and taught at the Brookfield Middle School and High School prior to retiring.
In time, Pat became a handler with Joy Brewster and she became involved in owning and breeding German Wirehaired Pointers. Ch. Hilltop’s S S Cheese Cake CD, was a record holding bitch in the breed at the time. Pat’s most recent involvement was as a co-owner of GCHS Heywire N Deep Harbor Love That Dirty Water CD JH AX OAJ NF, “Beacon” who was a top Sporting Dog for the past three years. Pat enjoyed participating as a member of the team and being the co-breeder of the litter Beacon had during Covid.
Pat became active in the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America serving as the Delegate from 1981 until her death. Pat was an active member of the Delegate Body, serving as a Member of the AKC Board and as the Chair of the Parent Club Committee. During her time as Chair the Committee conducted Parent Club Conferences, established committees to review Constitutions and By-laws, Show Sites, Breeder Education, Parent Club Best Practices and was a force in defending the rights of Parent Clubs.
Pat started her judging career in 1982, ultimately approved to judge the Sporting, Hound, Working, Herding Groups and Junior Showmanship. Pat judged many National Specialties including the German Wirehaired Pointer National three times. Judging internationally as well. Pat was thrilled to have judged Groups at Westminster, and the AKC National Championship.
One of the most significant accomplishments in Pat’s life in purebred dogs was the establishment of Take The Lead in 1993. Pat was a founding member with close friends Tom Bradley, Dottie Collier, Jeff Pepper, Mike Larizza and Ellen Frost. Who new that the first meeting that took place around her kitchen table and that first party Westchester weekend would evolve into the organization that it is today!
Rest in Peace my dear friend until we meet again!