Britt Scott Laper

New Iberia- On Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, Britt Laper age 62, loving husband, father, and brother peacefully passed away due to complications from COVID-19, with his family by his side via facetime at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. Britt was born on December 18, 1958, in Oakdale, LA, and later moved to Oberlin, LA where he attended school, then later attended McNeese University for a short period of time. He then moved to New Iberia, LA for employment where he met his wife of 41 years. Britt worked in the oilfield his whole life starting out as a fitter/welder and moving up to construction consultant. In 2010 he went self-employed forming Laper Consulting LLC. Britt had a passion for the outdoors, he liked fishing but especially loved hunting which was his first love. He enjoyed spending time with his family and every chance he had bringing his granddaughter hunting, though his grandson was too young to hunt anytime he was around they were sure to be found outside. He loved to cook and could always be found experimenting with new dishes. He also enjoyed watching Nascar racing and football, especially LSU. Britt was preceded in death by his father & mother Joseph & Ruby Montou. He is survived by his wife Wanda Castille Laper; his daughter Brooke Laper & fiancé’ Nicholas Touchet of St. Martinville; granddaughter Alexia Breaux & grandson Easton Touchet of St. Martinville; sister Marlana Fortenberry & husband Dwaine of Sugartown & numerous cousins, nieces & nephews. Visitation for immediate family only will be from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021, with a funeral service to be held at 1:30 PM in the funeral home chapel. Masks and social distancing are required to attend. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to www.dreamhunt.tv, 315 Deer Crossing, Stonewall LA 71078 or call 318 455 9797. An organization that is partnered with Shriners Children’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA, helping handicap and terminally ill kids live their dream. To keep the community safe we will honor the July 13, 2020 Louisiana Mandates. ALL family members and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time. Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org. David Funeral Home of New Iberia, LA, (337) 369-6336, 1101 Trotter Street, New Iberia, LA 70563, is in charge of the arrangements.