Poppy

Last Tuesday and Wednesday, we said goodbye to an amazing man, Poppy.
Raymond "Poppy" was Chanse's grampa from his mom's side of the family.
I only met Poppy a few times, but he impacted my life for the better. Poppy was a kind, funny, happy, smart man that had an amazing smile. Chanse and I saw Poppi and Lenora back in September, and we are sure glad we did.

Rest in Peace Poppy! We miss you so much already and love you lots!

RAYMOND DARVEAUX

Raymond J. Darveaux (Poppy) 1/14/1930 ~ 2/3/2011 Raymond J. Darveaux (81) passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2011 in Bartlesville, OK. Dad was born on Jan. 14, 1930 in Rulo, NE. to Peter Bernard and Mary Majerus Darveaux. Married Alyce Dannecker on Oct. 1, 1952. She preceded him in death 20 years and two-days earlier on Feb. 1, 1991. He married Lenora Werner on Feb. 14, 1992. We love you Lenora! Thank you for all your love, tender care and support of our Dad right up to the end. Preceded in death by parents, our Mom Alyce, our brother Mark, his sister Rita Metzner, great-grandson Gabriel Darveau and son-in-law Douglas Castleton. Survived by wife Lenora, sons Kevin Darveaux, Kerry (Carla) Darveau of Heber City, UT; Byron Darveaux of Bartlesville, OK; daughters Theresa (Doug) Castleton, Salt Lake City, UT; Rene' (Kurt) Wyndham, Ft. Collins, CO; Denise (John) Hamlin, Independence, KS; Arienne (Brent) Travis, Bartlesville, OK; (14) grandchildren; (14) great grandchildren; many have gone before him who rejoice in his arrival and lots more remain behind to carry on his legacy with happy hearts and memories of the incredible example he is of a man, mentor, father and friend. Find a way to ride a raindrop Poppy!! We love you!