Ronald Edward "Ron" Aves
October 31, 1934 — September 6, 2008
Ronald E. Draves, 73, a resident of Sunnycrest Nursing Center in Dysart, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the care center, following an extended illness. Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Marion Christian Church, Marion, by Rev. Dr. Robert Kunz. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Bev; a son, David Draves, Sr. of Marion; a brother, Ralph Draves of Texas; a sister, Norma Haltom of Ames; 7 grandchildren, Damien, Ian, David Jr., Elizabeth, Avery, Olivia, and Christian; and 1 great-grandson, Elliott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Elizabeth and a son, Marcus.
Ronald was born October 31, 1934, the son of Harry and Elizabeth (Pepper) Draves, in Klemme, Iowa. He graduated from Klemme High School in 1953 and from the University of Iowa in 1957. Ron served in the United States Army from 1957 ?" 1959. He then married Beverly Trumper on November 1, 1959 at the Marion Christian Church. Ron served as a D.N.R. Officer for 31 years, retiring in 1997.
He was a member of the Isaac Walton League, and taught Hunter’s Safety Education to thousands of teenagers in the area. He loved to hunt and fish. Ron was a true conservationist. Throughout his career, he witnessed many ecological and wildlife triumphs, including the re-introduction of wild turkeys, the skillful management of an expanding white-tail deer population, the “great immigration” of pheasants from the Dakotas into Iowa, and watching the Pleasant Creek State Park at Palo evolve into a first-class fishery and recreational area. Ron was a family man and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Ron’s memory.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Bev; a son, David Draves, Sr. of Marion; a brother, Ralph Draves of Texas; a sister, Norma Haltom of Ames; 7 grandchildren, Damien, Ian, David Jr., Elizabeth, Avery, Olivia, and Christian; and 1 great-grandson, Elliott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Elizabeth and a son, Marcus.
Ronald was born October 31, 1934, the son of Harry and Elizabeth (Pepper) Draves, in Klemme, Iowa. He graduated from Klemme High School in 1953 and from the University of Iowa in 1957. Ron served in the United States Army from 1957 ?" 1959. He then married Beverly Trumper on November 1, 1959 at the Marion Christian Church. Ron served as a D.N.R. Officer for 31 years, retiring in 1997.
He was a member of the Isaac Walton League, and taught Hunter’s Safety Education to thousands of teenagers in the area. He loved to hunt and fish. Ron was a true conservationist. Throughout his career, he witnessed many ecological and wildlife triumphs, including the re-introduction of wild turkeys, the skillful management of an expanding white-tail deer population, the “great immigration” of pheasants from the Dakotas into Iowa, and watching the Pleasant Creek State Park at Palo evolve into a first-class fishery and recreational area. Ron was a family man and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Ron’s memory.
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