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Donald James "Don" Grant

Donald James "Don" Grant obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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Donald Grant Obituary

Those we love truly never die…but live in our hearts forever. To all who knew him, they loved him. His smile will be enjoyed by all he greets in heaven. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was the owner of Architect One Plus. He was an avid LSU fan and an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family. He's a two time graduate from LSU, with degrees in Architectural Engineering. He died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, LA. He was 78 and born May 4, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a resident of Prairieville, LA. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home - 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonales, LA - on Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday, June 17, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - 15208 Hwy 73, Prairieville, LA - from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment will follow at the Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery in Prairieville, LA, with military honors to be rendered. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Shirley Miller Richardson Grant of Prairieville, LA; two stepdaughters, Vanessa Kling of Prairieville, LA and Wendy Evans and husband Wes of Buchannon, West Virginia; and two stepsons, Danny Richardson and wife Janna of Gonzales, LA and Keith Richardson and wife Donna of St. Amant, LA. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stewart and Hazel Forrester Grant. Pallbearers will be Jake Beck, Cody Echeverria, Dean Evans, Deric Richardson, Jason Richardson, Casey Richardson, Terry Pesson, and John Melancon. Honorary pallbearers will be Wes Evans, Jeremy Echeverria, and Sage Richardson. You may visit our website to offer condolences at www.oursofhcom. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 14 to Jun. 17, 2013.
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Don was not only a very good friend, but also a great architect. Don and I have been good friends and fishing buddies for over 30 years and I could always call Don when I needed help in my appraisal business. Don also designed my home in Pecan Acres and there were a lot of comments from the sub-contractors about how well this home was designed. I will miss Don and it is still hard to believe that he is gone. My love to all of his family. Bill Cobb

Bill Cobb

July 8, 2013

Mr. Don you have been such a blessing to my family. You took mom so many places that she had never been or ever seen,and done things with her that she had never experienced. You were a great husband, wonderful stepdad, and a great grandpa. I can remember the first time I meet you at moms, you where sitting on the arm of the couch. With a smile from ear to ear. I could tell then that you would take good care of my mom. I can remember her saying I don't know about him, he does things I never done. Then you took her on a second date and she said I think he is the one for me. Sixteen years have gone by, doesn't seem that long ago. I was pregnant with Paige and you was so excited. You picked me up from work and we went looking for baby furniture. You was the only grandpa Paige and Dean knew and that was special because you had never had any children. You took us in with open arms and would so anything for moms kids and grandchildren. You or so missed and it hasn't been a month. I thank God every day for putting you in moms life as well as ours. You will be forever missed, until we meet again. Love and miss you so much. Wes,Wendy, Paige and Dean.

Wendy Evans

July 7, 2013

Mr. Don we miss you so much.

July 7, 2013

Walking in Paradise today, Scott Grant and family

Scott Grant

June 22, 2013

Don was my Dad's (Richard Grant) only Grant cousin. Glad they kept in touch. Enjoyed seeing all the photos. Thanks for sharing. May your loving memories give you comfort and bring you peace.

Teri Grant Jurecka and Mike Jurecka

June 21, 2013

To Dons family,
Don and I graduated from LSU Architecture together and we sure had fun struggling together to get out. After Don came back to BR we renewed our friendship and participated in many AIA functions together. I will always remember his smile and the joy we had talking about fishing. I will add Don and his family to my prayer list. Sincerely,
Fred Grace
PS: I would attend the funeral except that I live in North Carolina during the summer.

fred grace

June 20, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
FROM THE RALPH SELLERS SERVICE DEPT

June 17, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers . We will miss seeing his smilimg face at Màss.

Dale and Donna Perque
RCIA Directors

Donna Perque

June 16, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Don. Our prayers are with the family.

Reed & Sharon Lambert

June 15, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Donna(Lambert) Marvin Mizell

June 15, 2013

Paw-paw Don, you will forever be missed. I'm thankful to have had you in my life. You were a wonderful man. We will love you forever and always. Til we meet again.

Amy & Jake Beck

June 15, 2013

We were sad to learn of the passing of Cousin Don. My Dad, Richard Grant, always spoke fondly of Don and family. Wonderful to see all of the beautiful photos. Our love and prayers are with you all.

Mari Grant Jacobson and Barry Jacobson

June 15, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

June 14, 2013

Our hearts are sadden by the loss of our friend Donald, our deepest heart felt condolences to a lovely lady and friend, Shirley and the family. The world lost a very good man Wednesday.
Tax and Retirement Advisors, President

David Shepherd

June 13, 2013

We will miss Don....My cousin and friend!!!
From our birth days in Cleveland, Ohio....Through lifes travels...Reuniting in later life.
We were both blessed with loving & caring parents and Scottish grandparents.
Till we meet again my dear cousin!!

JoAnne & Richard Grant

Richard Grant

June 13, 2013

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Genie Kruszynsky family

June 12, 2013

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