In Remembrance Of
Donald LeRoy “Papa Don” Currier
Donald LeRoy “Papa Don” Currier, 88, of Platte City, MO passed away September 22, 2018.
He was born on January 23, 1930 to Carl and Lena (DuPlease) Currier in Essex, NY where he grew up and attended school. Don graduated from Willsboro High School in Willsboro, NY. He then served his country in the US Navy During the Korean War, serving on the USS NEW KENT.
In 1989, Don was united in marriage to Catherine Nadine Owens. After their marriage, they made their home in Platte City. Nadine passed away on July 12, 2013.
He was a member of the Twelve Apostles Catholic Church in Platte City and the American Legion in Plattsburg.
Don worked for Whitaker Cable in St. Joseph and North Kansas City. After Whitaker Cable closed, Don was able to focus on what he did best which was building homes, general contracting and farming. He loved fishing, especially taking fishing trips to Canada. Don was a wonderful father and grandfather, who will be dearly missed.
Don was also preceded in death by his daughter Karen Currier, his parents, infant brother and three sisters Elaine, Charlotte and Marlene.
He is survived by his children Deena Roe and husband Joseph and Lon Zeigler and wife Denise; step-children Lisa Goin, DDS and husband Rick and John Bart Owens and wife Dana; grandchildren Brandon Aubrey, Spencer Rollins, and Colby Rollins; step-grandchildren Tyler and Lauren Goin and Tess, Bart and Tara Owens; great-grandson Bryson Aubrey; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, September 28th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 29th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Burial with Military Honors: Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburg.
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Jim and Sheila Clark
We send our thoughts and love to everyone. We can always treasure our memories and the times we talked. Don was so special in many ways. He was such a good person and being cousins I wish we could have been closer to growing up and visit together. He always came when our Aunt Addie Anson wanted to check up on me after I lost both of my parents in my younger years. He approved of my marriage to my husband and that meant a lot to me.
When Don, Nadine, my husband and I traveled together to see Aunt Addie, we had no idea that would be my last time to visit with her. She passed away not long after that visit and I will always remember Donald and Nadine for their kindness and love. Our two grandsons fell in love with Donald (Papa Don) as he told them to call him that, and I’m so glad they got to meet Don and Nadine. We all have lost a jewel, but there is a bright star above us, watching over us all. We send our love to all of the family at this time. God Bless you all!
Jim and Sheila Clark
Gary Mosier
Knew and worked wih Don at WCC Don always had a big smile for all, a pretty guy, sorry for your loss God Bless Family Gary Mosier
Cindy Harkins
Don was such an interesting, knowledgeable man. His depth of knowledge about gardening, plants, carpentry as well as mechanics was awe inspiring. He was loved by so many and always made others feel special.