Douglas Rauber

Douglas Lane Rauber, 71, Lakeview Heights MO died November 5, 2007 at home. Doug was born August 19, 1936 in Kansas City, MO. He worked in the mailroom at the Kansas City Star for 18 years, and for Jack Cooper Transport as a trucker driver for 23 years. He retired in 1999 at his home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Doug was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union 41. He was also a member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge 630 for over 30 years. He served as Past Worthy Patron of Eastern Star, Past Advisor of True Kindred, Past Grand Advisor for the State of Missouri of the True Kindred. He was a member of Emerson Baptist Church and received his Ordination as a Deacon in 2006. Doug was a U.S. Marine from 1953-1955. He is proceeded in death by parents and daughter, Candy. Survivors include: wife of 52 years, Mayan Green Rauber; daughters & sons in law, Maurena & Greg DeJanes, Pleasant Valley, MO, Vickie & Reg Cordry, Leawood, KS, Jean & Jeff Buckley, Raymore, MO, Mary Ann & Tony Armstrong, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Ross DeJanes, Nicole DeJanes, Jamie Santomasso, Matt and Liz Santomasso, Jason and Francina Buckley, Erica Armstrong, Katelyn Ramsey; great grandchildren: Hayden Santomasso, Jessica Buckley, Angelina Buckley, Hailey Armstrong; brothers & sister in law: John & Judy Rauber, Holiday Island, AR, Alan Rauber, Tightwad, MO; and best friend, Gizmo. A private family service was held Saturday, November 10th. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City, 9237 Ward Parkway, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64114 (www.crossroadshospice.com).

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  1. Annette Pegues on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    To The Family of Mr. Douglass Rauber

    I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you. Although we are not acquainted with one another, we are acquainted with the pain when our loved ones fall asleep in death.

    Our Heavenly Father feels the pain that you are going through. When he created the first Man and Woman it was his purpose that they and their offspring (including us) live forever without the effects of sickness and death.

    His purpose has not changed for he promises that the day is soon to come in which he will wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3-5)

    He promises too that your loved ones, my loved one and many other will hear his voice and come out of the memorial tombs (graves). (John 5:28,29)



  2. john e vassar on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    am sorry for your loss. i am a former officer in mailers no. 7



  3. Sherry Shull on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Dear Jean,

    My thoughts have been with you and your family many times this past week. A dear friend, my sister, gave me a copy of this poem when my father passed and it did bring me some comfort. Bless you.

    Do not stand at my grave and weep,
    I am not there, I do not sleep.

    I am a thousand winds that blow.
    I am the diamond glint on snow.
    I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
    I am the gentle autumn rain.

    When you wake in the morning hush,
    I am the swift, uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circling flight.
    I am the soft starlight at night.

    Do not stand at my grave and weep.
    I am not there, I do not sleep.
    Do not stand at my grave and cry.
    I am not there, I did not die!

    Do not stand at my grave and weep.
    I am not there, I do not sleep.

    I am the song that will never end.
    I am the love of family and friend.
    I am the child who has come to rest
    In the arms of the Father
    who knows him best.

    When you see the sunset fair,
    I am the scented evening air.
    I am the joy of a task well done.
    I am the glow of the setting sun.

    Do not stand at my grave and weep.
    I am not there, I do not sleep.
    Do not stand at my grave and cry.
    I am not there, I did not die!
    ~ Author Unknown ~



  4. Claudia on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    mayan & family, our hearts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. we were so looking forward to retiring to the lake to spend time together. Doug was such a great person, we feel blessed to have know him.



  5. Gracie on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Well, here it is 3:00 in the morning and all I can think about is you. It was an honor to have you as my dad. I promise to take good care of Mom. I am the person I am today because of you. I love you and miss you. Give Candy a big kiss.



  6. Guy and Rene Taylor on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I truly admire you for the strength, love and devotion you exhibited during a very difficult time.



  7. Kristine on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Mary Ann,
    My thoughts are with you and your family.



  8. Carol Carpenter on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Jean,

    Thinking of you and your family.

    – Carol



  9. Margaret Lara on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Jean,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. If you need aything please call. I love you.



  10. Kristi Montanelli on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Kristi



  11. Tammy Alarie on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    MaryAnn,

    my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You know I love you and should you need me, I’m there for you.



  12. Gail West on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Jean,
    My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May the Lord bless you.

    Gail



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