Troy Free Press & Silex Index, Friday June 6, 1986
Donald Joseph Oney, third child of David Eugene and Bonnie Elane Hammett Oney, was born in Troy, MO, November 17, 1970.
After a long illness, he was released to God early Monday morning, June 2, 1986. He was 15 years, 6 months, and 15 days of age.
Surviving Donnie are his devoted parents, his sister Lori Lynn Oney, his brother, David Allen Oney, all of the family residence in Troy; his maternal grandparents, Emmett (*Merritt) and Darlene Hammett of Winfield and his paternal grandparents, David and Violet Oney, of Troy, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, and many, many friends.
Donnie was a very active little boy most of his life. He loved playing with his big sister and brother. He enjoyed hunting and horseback riding with his grandfathers, he had that certain way little ones seem to have with their grandmothers. He was very secure in the love and care of his devoted parents. He was secured in his belief in God, and was baptized several years ago.
It is true that each one of us has a mission in life, perhaps Donnie's was that of a teacher. He taught his mother, his father, brother and sister and all who came in contact with him the lesson of love in its finest form. He taught his family that they had reserves of will, of strength and caring to a degree they had never dreamed of.
Through his courage, he taught courage to those who came in contact with him; courage to deal with themselves each day, courage to deal with problems and the great courage to face the unknown.
He taught his family that they possessed unbounded reservoirs which, without him, would have gone untapped.
He taught his family well the lesson of unbridled love. Love of family, love of individuals, and love of life.
He taught the meaning of selflessness, of giving and sharing of life, of giving of oneself.
He has taught the beauty of the sunrise of life, and now leaves us with a final teaching of the glory of the sunset of a life. His legacy to us is in the strong afterglow of that life which will continue to shed its gentle rays of memory upon us all until we join him once again.
He has taught us well.
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Card of Thanks published later to acknowledge the pallbearers.
A very special thank you for the pallbearers, who through their effort and concern made Donnie Joe's stay here on this earth a little brighter.
Bill Reeds, Troy, was always there with a joke and a laugh.
Terry Haub, Troy, was Donnie's Physical Therapist and always did his best with him.
Paul Dickherber, Wentzville, was always a friend and perked Donnie up when he came to visit.
Lawrence Gillette, St. Charles, loaded and unloaded Donnie from his school bus at Coverdale School. Always had a smile and "Hey! My man!" Thank you for carrying him one last time.
Ray Spotanski, O'Fallon, was always a very good friend to Donnie. Always a kind word and a smile. Ray, always remember him as the little boy with the Drill Press.
And Dennis Percy, Hawk Point, never forgot him. He came home on leave from the Navy and always stopped by, he showed Donnie Joe, through his postcards cities of the world he'd have never seen.
THANK YOU ALL
Donald Joseph Oney, third child of David Eugene and Bonnie Elane Hammett Oney, was born in Troy, MO, November 17, 1970.
After a long illness, he was released to God early Monday morning, June 2, 1986. He was 15 years, 6 months, and 15 days of age.
Surviving Donnie are his devoted parents, his sister Lori Lynn Oney, his brother, David Allen Oney, all of the family residence in Troy; his maternal grandparents, Emmett (*Merritt) and Darlene Hammett of Winfield and his paternal grandparents, David and Violet Oney, of Troy, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, and many, many friends.
Donnie was a very active little boy most of his life. He loved playing with his big sister and brother. He enjoyed hunting and horseback riding with his grandfathers, he had that certain way little ones seem to have with their grandmothers. He was very secure in the love and care of his devoted parents. He was secured in his belief in God, and was baptized several years ago.
It is true that each one of us has a mission in life, perhaps Donnie's was that of a teacher. He taught his mother, his father, brother and sister and all who came in contact with him the lesson of love in its finest form. He taught his family that they had reserves of will, of strength and caring to a degree they had never dreamed of.
Through his courage, he taught courage to those who came in contact with him; courage to deal with themselves each day, courage to deal with problems and the great courage to face the unknown.
He taught his family that they possessed unbounded reservoirs which, without him, would have gone untapped.
He taught his family well the lesson of unbridled love. Love of family, love of individuals, and love of life.
He taught the meaning of selflessness, of giving and sharing of life, of giving of oneself.
He has taught the beauty of the sunrise of life, and now leaves us with a final teaching of the glory of the sunset of a life. His legacy to us is in the strong afterglow of that life which will continue to shed its gentle rays of memory upon us all until we join him once again.
He has taught us well.
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Card of Thanks published later to acknowledge the pallbearers.
A very special thank you for the pallbearers, who through their effort and concern made Donnie Joe's stay here on this earth a little brighter.
Bill Reeds, Troy, was always there with a joke and a laugh.
Terry Haub, Troy, was Donnie's Physical Therapist and always did his best with him.
Paul Dickherber, Wentzville, was always a friend and perked Donnie up when he came to visit.
Lawrence Gillette, St. Charles, loaded and unloaded Donnie from his school bus at Coverdale School. Always had a smile and "Hey! My man!" Thank you for carrying him one last time.
Ray Spotanski, O'Fallon, was always a very good friend to Donnie. Always a kind word and a smile. Ray, always remember him as the little boy with the Drill Press.
And Dennis Percy, Hawk Point, never forgot him. He came home on leave from the Navy and always stopped by, he showed Donnie Joe, through his postcards cities of the world he'd have never seen.
THANK YOU ALL
Troy Free Press & Silex Index, Friday June 6, 1986
Donald Joseph Oney, third child of David Eugene and Bonnie Elane Hammett Oney, was born in Troy, MO, November 17, 1970.
After a long illness, he was released to God early Monday morning, June 2, 1986. He was 15 years, 6 months, and 15 days of age.
Surviving Donnie are his devoted parents, his sister Lori Lynn Oney, his brother, David Allen Oney, all of the family residence in Troy; his maternal grandparents, Emmett (*Merritt) and Darlene Hammett of Winfield and his paternal grandparents, David and Violet Oney, of Troy, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, and many, many friends.
Donnie was a very active little boy most of his life. He loved playing with his big sister and brother. He enjoyed hunting and horseback riding with his grandfathers, he had that certain way little ones seem to have with their grandmothers. He was very secure in the love and care of his devoted parents. He was secured in his belief in God, and was baptized several years ago.
It is true that each one of us has a mission in life, perhaps Donnie's was that of a teacher. He taught his mother, his father, brother and sister and all who came in contact with him the lesson of love in its finest form. He taught his family that they had reserves of will, of strength and caring to a degree they had never dreamed of.
Through his courage, he taught courage to those who came in contact with him; courage to deal with themselves each day, courage to deal with problems and the great courage to face the unknown.
He taught his family that they possessed unbounded reservoirs which, without him, would have gone untapped.
He taught his family well the lesson of unbridled love. Love of family, love of individuals, and love of life.
He taught the meaning of selflessness, of giving and sharing of life, of giving of oneself.
He has taught the beauty of the sunrise of life, and now leaves us with a final teaching of the glory of the sunset of a life. His legacy to us is in the strong afterglow of that life which will continue to shed its gentle rays of memory upon us all until we join him once again.
He has taught us well.
*************************
Card of Thanks published later to acknowledge the pallbearers.
A very special thank you for the pallbearers, who through their effort and concern made Donnie Joe's stay here on this earth a little brighter.
Bill Reeds, Troy, was always there with a joke and a laugh.
Terry Haub, Troy, was Donnie's Physical Therapist and always did his best with him.
Paul Dickherber, Wentzville, was always a friend and perked Donnie up when he came to visit.
Lawrence Gillette, St. Charles, loaded and unloaded Donnie from his school bus at Coverdale School. Always had a smile and "Hey! My man!" Thank you for carrying him one last time.
Ray Spotanski, O'Fallon, was always a very good friend to Donnie. Always a kind word and a smile. Ray, always remember him as the little boy with the Drill Press.
And Dennis Percy, Hawk Point, never forgot him. He came home on leave from the Navy and always stopped by, he showed Donnie Joe, through his postcards cities of the world he'd have never seen.
THANK YOU ALL
Donald Joseph Oney, third child of David Eugene and Bonnie Elane Hammett Oney, was born in Troy, MO, November 17, 1970.
After a long illness, he was released to God early Monday morning, June 2, 1986. He was 15 years, 6 months, and 15 days of age.
Surviving Donnie are his devoted parents, his sister Lori Lynn Oney, his brother, David Allen Oney, all of the family residence in Troy; his maternal grandparents, Emmett (*Merritt) and Darlene Hammett of Winfield and his paternal grandparents, David and Violet Oney, of Troy, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, and many, many friends.
Donnie was a very active little boy most of his life. He loved playing with his big sister and brother. He enjoyed hunting and horseback riding with his grandfathers, he had that certain way little ones seem to have with their grandmothers. He was very secure in the love and care of his devoted parents. He was secured in his belief in God, and was baptized several years ago.
It is true that each one of us has a mission in life, perhaps Donnie's was that of a teacher. He taught his mother, his father, brother and sister and all who came in contact with him the lesson of love in its finest form. He taught his family that they had reserves of will, of strength and caring to a degree they had never dreamed of.
Through his courage, he taught courage to those who came in contact with him; courage to deal with themselves each day, courage to deal with problems and the great courage to face the unknown.
He taught his family that they possessed unbounded reservoirs which, without him, would have gone untapped.
He taught his family well the lesson of unbridled love. Love of family, love of individuals, and love of life.
He taught the meaning of selflessness, of giving and sharing of life, of giving of oneself.
He has taught the beauty of the sunrise of life, and now leaves us with a final teaching of the glory of the sunset of a life. His legacy to us is in the strong afterglow of that life which will continue to shed its gentle rays of memory upon us all until we join him once again.
He has taught us well.
*************************
Card of Thanks published later to acknowledge the pallbearers.
A very special thank you for the pallbearers, who through their effort and concern made Donnie Joe's stay here on this earth a little brighter.
Bill Reeds, Troy, was always there with a joke and a laugh.
Terry Haub, Troy, was Donnie's Physical Therapist and always did his best with him.
Paul Dickherber, Wentzville, was always a friend and perked Donnie up when he came to visit.
Lawrence Gillette, St. Charles, loaded and unloaded Donnie from his school bus at Coverdale School. Always had a smile and "Hey! My man!" Thank you for carrying him one last time.
Ray Spotanski, O'Fallon, was always a very good friend to Donnie. Always a kind word and a smile. Ray, always remember him as the little boy with the Drill Press.
And Dennis Percy, Hawk Point, never forgot him. He came home on leave from the Navy and always stopped by, he showed Donnie Joe, through his postcards cities of the world he'd have never seen.
THANK YOU ALL
