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Harry F. DuRyea

DuRyea, Harry F.

Grandpa,

I can't begin to tell you how much I miss and love you! You hold a very special place in my heart and I want to thank you for sharing your passion for cars and motorcycles with me. And I hope to pass this along to our daughter, Emerson. I promise you this... I will ride for you grandpa.

I love you

Lindsay

Lindsay Kelley - 5/19/2009

Dear Patsy and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that no matter what age you are, it is so hard to lose a parent. Please know that my prayers are with you all and that if you need anything, please call.

Love,

Trish Wederski

Trish Wederski - 5/19/2009

I am saddened to hear my frined and co worker has passed on. I enjoyed working with Harry when we worked at the chevy garage and later when he worked for Storks. I always loved seeing him and Betty riding the bike and hear of the lastest trips they had taken. My heart goes to you Betty and if I can do anything to help you in any way, please allow me to help you. I am in another state now, but the road is open and it isn't snowing, so I can drive up if you need me.

Linda Kracht (Pyatt) - 5/19/2009

To Betty and family,
We were very saddened and sorry to hear of Harry's passing.
This brings back memories of earlier years in Riverton when we
were neighbors and our daughters spent many hours together.
Also, Reuben recalls working so many years at Chopping's with Harry
at the body shop.
Please be assured that you and your family are in our thoughts and
prayers.
God bless,
Love, Reuben and Rosalee Blumenshine
Ft. Collins, CO

Rosalee Blumenshine - 5/19/2009

My condolences to all of Harry's family.

I met him a few years ago when I bought his GoldWing motorcycle. I had seen his ad in the Casper paper. I had actually planned to buy a different bike until I saw Harry's Wing. It was in perfect condition, and I fell in love with it instantly. Harry was sad to see it go after all the years he had owned it, and after all the trips they'd taken together. However, he said it was just too big for him at that point, and it was time to let it go. I promised to take good care of it, and we completed the deal. I could tell from the bike, from his car, from his yard, from his house, and from the immaculate condition of everything in his garage, that he was a man who took excellent care of everything he owned, and I felt immediately that he was exactly the kind of man who could be trusted in everything he said. He said the bike was ready to ride, and of course,it was.

We visited several times after that, and I always enjoyed seeing him. I'd talk about my GoldWing trips, and he'd tell me about his trips on the same bike. It was connection that was very special. Although I've ridden the bike over 15,000 miles since I bought it from him, it still often feels like the GoldWing really belongs to Harry, and I'm just taking care of it for him. I suppose it always will. I don't mind, I kind of like it that way.

Tim Ervin
Riverton, Wyoming

Tim Ervin - 5/19/2009

ALWAY A PLEASURE VISITING WITH HARRY & BETTY. HARRY TRUELY DID HAVE A LOVE FOR OLD CARS.

JULIE & JAY ANDRESEN - 5/20/2009

We are so sorry for your loss.

Gary & Shelly Wall - 5/20/2009

I started to write this several times. I erased and rewrote many things, words are at a loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and in our prayers. We are truly sorry for your loss. Harry was a wonderful person and has left you with wonderful memories. All our love goes out to you as you go through this very difficult time.
Clint, Kathy, Kenny, Heather, Tacee, & Payton Finlayson

Finlayson - 5/21/2009

The girls and I will miss our trips up to Riverton to visit you grandpa. We love you so much and will never forget you. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories you left us. You are gone but never will be forgotten. We love you!! Love, Darci, Maddie and Kenzie

Darci Johnson - 5/22/2009