Donald Eugene LeNeveu's Obituary
Donald Eugene LeNeveu was born March 3, 1937, in Amarillo, Texas and passed away December 15, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Diann LeNeveu, and brother Jim LeNeveu. He is also survived by one niece, three nephews, and a number of grand-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, James Philip LeNeveu, and his mother, Ruth Mae Hutton of Amarillo, Texas. Don loved his wife and was devoted to his family, which included beloved German Shepherd Dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Siamese cats over the years. Don also loved sports. He played baseball through high school, and as an adult had a long and fun-filled career in softball, playing for Wilshire Baptist Church in the church league as well as various city leagues, hanging up his cleats only after turning 70. After retiring, he had the opportunity to continue his sports passion by working as a guest service representative at both the Cowboys and Rangers organizations. Don graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University, where he was a member of the university’s business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi. He started his career as a CPA with Arthur Andersen, LLP in 1959 as part of the audit practice. In 1964, he joined Dresser Industries where he served for 34 years, traveling extensively across the world to countries such as England, France, Russia, Libya, and Brazil. He retired in 1999 as Director of Financial Reporting. He has been a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Texas Society of CPAs, Institute of Management Accountants, and Financial Executives Institute. Don was also extremely patriotic and served his country as a member of the Air Force Reserves from 1959 through 1966. He most recently served at Klyde Warren Park in the Reading Room as a Guest Service staff representative, where he enjoyed interacting with park patrons and their pets, always with a smile on his face. He was very loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Restland Funeral Home Dallas. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Restland Wildwood Chapel. Memorials may be made in Don’s name to Baylor University, The Hankhamer School of Business Excellence Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, at Restland Road, Dallas, TX 75243.
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