Nathaniel Nathan Ryan Darveau

Shreveport, LA

Nathaniel Ryan Darveau, our dear Nathan, was suddenly called Home by our Heavenly Father on December 15, 2013. Nathaniel means “Gift from God” in Hebrew; and we were able to enjoy Nathan for a precious 29 years, 3 months and 20 days. Greeting him in Heaven were his maternal grandparents, Janie and Orin Swanson; paternal grandparents, Anita and Frances Darveau; and his Uncle Robert Beloso. Saying a sad good-bye are his mother and stepfather, Robin and Jimmy Herrin; his father, Michael Darveau; and Nathan’s big sister Dianna Davis Woodson and her little girl, Kaylee Ann who made Nathan laugh. Kaylee Ann’s love and accomplishments as a good student and talented barrel racer made Nathan a proud uncle. Nathan’s extended family include: stepsisters, Heather Hebron and Melinda Preston; Melinda’s daughters, Nicole and Nataleigh; and his cousin, Melissa Bryan. Nathan enjoyed having a step-big-brother, James Herrin IV (Little Jimmy.) Nathan was especially blessed with Ashlea Elizabeth, his soulmate and their little girl, McKinzy Lea. Nathan loved his little “Kinzey” and her momma like crazy!

Nathan was well-loved by many: including his “other-mother,” Ms. Heidi Evans; Parkway Panther Alumni; co-workers from the Horseshoe Casino, Chilli’s and the Olive Garden; and current classmates and professors from Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC.) Nathan was very proud of his academic record at BPCC; having made the Dean’s List throughout his tenure. Nathan was looking forward to graduating with his Criminal Justice Degree in 2014. Nathan’s accomplishments included being a student representative for BPCC’s Student Government Association, and an inductee into the International Honor Society of Community Colleges. Nathan was working closely with his professors to establish the first Criminal Justice Association at BPCC and will be able to witness the fulfillment of this dream from Heaven.

Nathan loved school and loved reading. Therefore; in lieu of flowers, friends and family are requested to donate a copy of their favorite children’s storybook. These books will be placed in “Nate’s Reading Corner” in his mother’s kindergarten and first grade special-needs classroom at Sun City Elementary School in Bossier City. Please be sure to include your name on the inscription. Thank You!

Nathan’s Homegoing Celebration will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, 601 Highway 80 in Haughton at 2pm on Friday, December 20th. Chaplain Bill Walsworth be officiating the service. Also at Hill Crest, the visitation will be on Thursday, December 19th from 5pm until 7pm. Pallbearers will be: SGT Jonathan R. Evans, Zachary W. T. Foster, Bryan S. Horn, Ryan A. Miller, John B. Tidwell and Steven R. Tidwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Seth Valentine, Brett Roberts, Brian Thomas, Michael Thomas, Dakota Metsger (Cody,) and Kevin Coffin.

Nathan’s family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the doctors and nurses at WK Piermont and University Health who worked tirelessly to keep Nathan with us; and to Professor Sells at BPCC whom Nathan greatly admired and respected.

Please remember Nathan and the example he gave to each of you. No matter what the obstacles were, Nathan never gave up. He went Home proud of his many achievements and would say to each of you…”Work Hard! Never Doubt Yourself ‘cuz DUDE-YOU GOT THIS!”

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