Patricia W. Doumaux
December 06, 1936 - April 17, 2016
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Patricia W. Doumaux
December 06, 1936 - April 17, 2016
Obituary
Patricia ann white doumaux, 79, died saturday afternoon in the charleston general hospital; due to a bad fall resulting in a severe head injury. Pat was born december 6, 1936 in canton, oh, the oldest child of howard henry and rosamond alma thorn white.
She graduated from lincoln high school in canton, in 1954 and from ohio university, in athens, oh, with a bs in chemistry in 1958. She received a woodrow wilson fellowship to attend the university of california at berkeley and graduated in 1960 with a masters degree in inorganic chemistry. After teaching chemistry at hartwick college in oneonta, ny for a year, her uncle in new haven convinced her to attend yale university and attain her doctorate in physical chemistry which she received in 1966. She met art at yale and they were married december 22, 1962 in canton, ohio.
Pat taught chemistry at the wv institute of technology for 30 years retiring in 1996 as professor emeritus of chemistry. She was known affectionately on campus as “dr. Doom”. She was an active member of the first presbyterian church in charleston, serving on several different committees. She was a member of the fort lee-tackette antiques club and a member of the “tribe” one of the ywca women’s aerobics groups. Pat was an avid gardener and will still be keeping art busy for years to come maintaining all of her hard work. She loved to travel. She looked forward to going to holden beach, nc each summer with her children, her brother henry’s family, parents and aunt bea white.
Patricia was pre-deceased by her parents and her brother, philip e. White.
She is survived by her husband, arthur r. Doumaux; two sons, howard a. Doumaux (yi-hua tsao) and granddaughter, laura a. Doumaux of san diego, ca and son thomas c. Doumaux (melinda d. Kane) and grandson, william j. Doumaux of greenville, nc; her brother henry h. White, of canton, oh and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family thanks neurosurgeon dr. Lana d. Christiano, md for giving pat the best chance to live an active life and nuerologist dr. Samip j. Borad and other doctors and nurses in the general hospital nsicu for their compassionate care of pat.
Calling hours will be at the barlow bonsall funeral home, 1187 virginia street, e from 5 to 7 pm, friday, april 22. Her funeral will be at the first presbyterian church, saturday, april 23 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials for her be made to the first presbyterian church of charleston, 16 leon sullivan way, charleston, wv 25301. Burial will be at the forest hills cemetery in canton, oh.
10 responses to Patricia W. Doumaux
Tashea King says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
Hello,
My Name Is Tashea. I Did Not Know Mrs. Doumaux Personally But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death. I Have Experienced The Pain That Comes From Losing Someone Close To Me So My Heart Moves Me To Share With Others What Has Helped Me To Cope At Such A Difficult Time.
I First Want To Say That I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. I Do Not Know If You Are A Bible Reader Or Not And I Hope I Do Not Offend Anyone, But The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort Is The One Found At 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4. It Says, “Praised Be The God And Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father Of Tender Mercies And The God Of All Comfort Who Comforts Us In All Our Trials So That We May Be Able To Comfort Others In Any Sort Of Trial With The Comfort That We Receive From God.” I Would Like To Share With You The Comfort I Have Received From God. He Promises At John 5: 28, 29 That “The Hour Is Coming In Which All Those In The Memorial Tombs Will Hear His Voice And Come Out, Those Who Did Good Things To A Resurrection Of Life, And Those Who Practiced Vile Things To A Resurrection Of Judgment.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Not Only Welcome Back To Life Our Loved Ones We Have Lost, But We Will Also Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Ever Again. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time. If You Need Anything Or Would Like To Know More About What The Bible Says About The Future, Feel Free To Contact Me. Have A Great Day.
Danny Talbott says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Florence South Carolina
Art,
So Very Sorry To Learn Of Pat’S Passing. My Prayers And Thoughts Go With You. May God Comfort You At This Time As Only He Can. May The Peace Of Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ Be With You Now And Always.
Danny Talbott
(Morton’S Oldest Son)
Carol Fletcher says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Art & Family: So Sorry To Learn Of Pat’S Passing. Thinking Of You And Offering A Prayer. I Am In Va. Visiting With Family And Will Be Unable To Be There At The Visitation Or Funeral. May The God Of All Comfort, Comfort You In You Time Of Need. Blessings, Carol Fletcher
Carl & Renee Seefried says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Southbury Connecticut
Dear Art –
Our Heartfelt Condolences On The Tragic Passing Of Pat. David Bryant Sent Us Pat’S Obituary. We Always Remember Her As A Lively And Fun-Filled Person Who Made Great Meals For The Gourmet Club Dinners.
All The Best To You And Your Family.
Carl And Renee
Tom Price says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Wvit Student, Freshman In 1968
Location: Wisconsin
Even After Almost 50 Years, You Still Remember The Professors Who Impacted You. I Can See This Pretty Blond Teacher, Bright, Smiling. We Were So Blessed To Have A Yale Phd Teach Us. Where I Am Today, What Differences I May Have Made, Are In Part Due To Her Contributions In My Life. I Look Forward To Seeing Her At The Great Reunion 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18