In Memoriam: Everett "Pete" Paup

Everett "Pete" Paup

Everett “Pete” Paup, a longtime employee and leader at Manson, passed away in December 2024 at the age of 93.

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Pete graduated from Roosevelt High School before attending Stanford University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. While at Stanford, he was an active member of the men’s rowing team, serving as varsity coxswain—a passion he developed as a youth while training with the Lake Washington Rowing Club.

Following graduation from Stanford, Pete was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps during the post-Korean War, serving at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. He went on to serve 30 years in both active duty and the Marine Corps Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

After his military service, Pete transitioned into the heavy civil marine construction industry in the Pacific Northwest. He held several leadership roles at various firms, including Larsen Construction, Seaborn Pile Driving, and E.P. Paup Company, before ultimately joining Manson. He was also actively involved with the AGC Seattle Chapter.

Pete’s career at Manson spanned more than 35 years, during which he played a key role in expanding the company’s core services across the Pacific Northwest. In 1997, he became Chairman of the Board—a position he held until 2012, when his son, Fred Paup, succeeded him.

In recognition of his many contributions to the company, Manson named its largest derrick barge, the E.P. PAUP, in his honor. The 1,000-ton derrick barge was officially christened in 2009 and is the workhorse for Manson’s Offshore division operating in the Gulf of Mexico.

Pete remained a lifelong supporter of collegiate rowing, especially the programs at the University of Washington and Stanford. Each year, the winner of the UW-Stanford Varsity 8 race receives the “Andrea and Everett Peter Paup Cup,” named in honor of Pete and his late wife, Andrea.

Thank you, Pete, for your decades of service and leadership. You will be deeply missed.