Richard James Dussart Regnier

Richard is known in Covenant Village for his detailed pencil drawings. He was not only an accomplished artist but also a prolific writer—one who prided himself on writing good, clean Christian books. He did a series of 10 books for children called the ""Feather books."" Four are presently on Amazon.com under the name Richard James Dussart Regnier and the other six are being read for publication. Richard gave his life to God when he was stationed in Greenland. It was then that his talents started to blossom. He also wrote numerous history books about Gold Hill, CO, having interviewed many of the old timers there. He drew all 88 of their original cabins. The history books can be found in the Gold Hill Museum-Library and in Boulder's Carnegie library where he also gave presentations of the history of Gold Hill. He has written over 1, 000 poems that he considered his songs. Everyone knew his love of music for in a church service or musical, he would be ""directing the choir."" And that is what he did in Midland, Texas, he directed the choir in the Baptist church. He has been recognized by many groups in which he was active such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club, and his work as a probation officer in Lamesa, TX. He is a life member of The Disabled Americans and has a lifetime membership in the Gideons which he supported generously. Richard taught school in Texas and is a retired teacher. He also is a retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant. Richard was talented in many ways. He had owned a TV repair shop which prepared him to work in Texas for a Christian TV station interviewing guest missionaries. He had a huge workshop. From there he built a free-standing art studio for himself and was a locksmith. While stationed in Mississippi Richard flagged for car races and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and Spearfishing & Skindiving Clubs. His interests were numerous and varied, from the arts to the practical every day events as working for the railroad and summer jobs on the farm. Survived by his wife, Helen Swanson; siblings, Celia, Carol and Mike; sons, Rick, Jr., Russell, and Ronald; grandchildren, Rick, III, Robert, Christina, Rusty, Pascal Schrix, Ronald, Scott Ross, Kelly Ross, and Ryan Valder; and 17 great grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his daughter, Renee. Richard has been known at CVC to be generous with his artwork and has given prints of some of his drawings to people in appreciation of their efforts and attention. He said that God gave him the talent and he wanted to share it with others. Helen chose her favorite which is a pencil drawing of a Texas windmill shrunk to half a page and a poem also done by Richard on the other half. Please accept it as his gift to you. One per family, please. He wants to be known as ""one who pulled a few weeds and planted some flowers as I pass this way."" Visitation, Sunday, November 1, 2-4 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada. Graveside Service, Tuesday, November 3, 12 PM, Gold Hill Cemetery, Boulder, CO 80302. Memorial Service, Wednesday, 1 PM, Covenant Village of Colorado - Smith Hall, 9221 Wadsworth Parkway, Westminster. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow Street, Westminster, CO 80021 or The Gideons International, Denver Northwest Camp, PO Box 839, Westminster, CO 80036. Please share memories of Richard and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.