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DUANE FOWLER HOPE Died July 21, 2008 in his home in Lake Worth. He was born June 21, 1924 in New Port Richey, Florida to Kenneth Edward and Gertrude Hope. Duane (Buck) Hope graduated from Gulf High School in 1942. He married Helen Colgan on April 11, 1947. Buck and Helen had a home in Lantana prior to moving to Lake Worth where they lived for more than 56 years. For 25 years, they were partners in Hope Construction, Inc. while raising four children. He was a member of the Civitan Club, sat on the board of the Lake Worth Utility Authority and was active in the Florida Wildlife Conservation Association and Ducks Unlimited. Buck was a life member of the Carpenters Union local 819. He was a Scholarship Partner with the University of Florida Athletic Association and an avid Gator Fan for more than 50 years. Buck was a good husband/ father and trusted friend. Mr. Hope was a member at the First Congregational Church in Lake Worth. Buck is survived by his daughter, Carol Whitefield; his son, Robert Hope and daughter -in-law, Louise; his daughters, Marilyn Hope and Janet Hope; seven grandchildren, Lara, Benjamin, his wife Lori, and Adam Whitefield, Tracey Blair and her husband Matt, Katie Dugger, Jacki and Robert Holroyd and four great- grandchildren, Caleb, Abigail, Joshua Blair and Kaya Whitefield. In addition to his parents, his wife, Helen Colgan Hope, his two brothers, Mitchell, Kenneth and sister, Nola Griffin preceded him in death. Memorial Service will be at the First Congregational Church in Lake Worth on Friday, August 8, at 11AM. The Reverend Jason Fairbanks, Pastor, will officiate. Buck will be interred with Helen at the Pine Hill Cemetery, Port Richey on Saturday, August 9, at noon. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Buck's name to Hospice of Palm Beach County. The family would like to thank Buck's caregivers, Gina Stefan and Helene Emdur and Hospice for the many services they provided, as well as, their kind and caring support. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Susie Zmistowski
August 4, 2008
To Carol, Marilyn, Bob & Janet,Sincere thoughts go to you all for your loss with sympathy.Stay well.From the "C" Street William's family and all their spouses too.
GARNETT & MARJORIE ANDERSON
July 31, 2008
OUR SINCERE PRAYERS GOES OUT
TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, TRUST
IN THE LORD ALWAYS.
Jackie Bylsma
July 31, 2008
Mr. Hope was one of my dad's best friends and hunting buddy. I have many fond memories of growing up with him and his family. He was also a very good friend to my widowed mother these last years. To Janet, Marilyn, Carol and Robert (and your families): know that your father will be greatly missed by many!
Jackie Bylsma and Charles Turner
Geri and Ed McClane
July 31, 2008
Box 4 at the Gators games just won't be the same. Even his last few games, when he had a hard time following much of the game, Buck, clearly, enjoyed the atmosphere and excitement of his beloved Gators games. We strive to be the dedicated Gators fan that Buck and all the other "Box 4 Gators" were. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all - Janet, Marilyn, Carol and Robert - and all of your families. With Love,
Ruth Angaran
July 30, 2008
Buck was such a fine,honest, funny gentleman! I will always cherish that he was my friend. All my memories of him are fantastic. Marilyn, Carol, Janet and Bob...thinking of you.
Libby Mykitka
July 30, 2008
My deepest symthaphy goes out to all family members Duane was one of my longest (at least 30 years) and greatest friends. God bless you.
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