Herbert J. Drumheller

Herbert J. Drumheller

Herbert Drumheller Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 15, 2009.
DRUMHELLER, Herbert J., 78, of Powhatan, died January 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary L. Drumheller; two daughters, Joyce D. Schenault, Margaret D. (William) Hawkins, all of Henrico; two brothers, Steve Drumheller of Florida, Gordon Drumheller of Powhatan; one sister, Shelia Bachelor of Hopewell; six grandchildren, one he raised as a daughter, Nikki Driskill, and Kristen, Matthew, William, James, David; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons, David M. Drumheller and Danny W. Drumheller. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at Graceland Baptist Church, Powhatan. Interment church cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 21, 2009

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January 20, 2009

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Margaret Hawkins

January 21, 2009

To Daddy, I will miss you so very much. I know we will meet in heaven one day but that day right now seems so far away. I have always loved being with you and mom. I will miss the time that we have spent together. You have always been the greatest and most wonderful father that a daughter could every have. I will miss are fishing and camping time that we have shard together.
Your bright and wonderful face that always smiled so big. Will be missed by many for a many year to come. The love you shared with all is only one of the many things that will be missed by all. I love you dear daddy one day we will all be together again.
What a wonderful man. What a wonderful man. Love you very much "Old Man" Daddy Love Maggie
xxxooo

The Masons

January 20, 2009

Dear Mary and family,
We just learned about Herbert's death today. We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed being with you all when family got together. Please know that our family holds you very closely in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Alvin Ray, Jane, Wyatt, Emilie and Peyton Mason

John West

January 20, 2009

Sorry For your Loss

Samuel Sours & Family

January 18, 2009

We send our deepest thoughts and simpathy. May your treasured memories of Herb bring some comfort. I have enjoyed working with him at Buildings & Grounds.

clyde Lindsay

January 17, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. God has prepared a home for us in eternity where we all can be together to love and be happy forever. Jesus himself promised us this. Take care.
Clyde

James and Edith Thomas

January 15, 2009

Margaret and family I am so very sorry for your loss I know the love you have for you father, I hope you take comfort in the wonderful times and memories that you shared with your father over the years. I know that now he is telling our heavenly father some great fishing stories.

DIANNE SIMONS

January 15, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH MARY AND HER FAMILY . WE KNOW THE PAIN AND HEARTACHE THEY ARE HAVING . WE HAVE KNOW MARY AND HERB FOR YEARS AS OUR NEIGHBORS AND THEY HAVE BEEN LIKE A 2ND SET OF PARENTS. THEY WERE HERE FOR US IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR WHEN WE HAD THE LOSE OF A LOVED ONE. WE WILL BE HERE FOR THEM . HERB WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US . ALL OUR LOVE WILLIE, DIANNE AND FAMILY

Tammy Reams

January 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pat Chiampi

January 15, 2009

Joyce, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat

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