John Leslie Dupureur

JOHN LESLIE DUPUREUR passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on April 20, 1968, in St. Louis to Jean Claude DuPureur and Margaret Avis Evanik. Both preceded him in death.

He married Nicole Maubach on October 20, 2012, in Memphis, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Nicole, his daughter Natasha DuPureur, son Joshua (Mary) DuPureur; grandchildren Izzabella, Parker, Jax, Alexander; brothers Joseph (Tanya) DuPureur, J(J), Jeffrey Overy, Collin Evanik, sister Madelynne Evanik, his stepfather John Evanik, and grandmother Loretta Avis.

John served in the United States Navy in the late 1980s. He worked as a massage therapist for over twenty years. He was devoted to friends and family, especially his beloved Princess Nikki. He enjoyed planning for the self-sustaining community of artisans and crafters that he hoped to establish. He fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a cook at Disney World. He loved travel and exploring new places and the oceans. People were drawn to his friendly, open personality. He was always available for a conversation, to help, and put others’ needs before his own.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at Pagan Picnic on June 2nd at Tower Grove Park in St Louis. More information to follow.

Condolences may be sent to Nicole DuPureur at:

224 Fritts Way

Branson West MO 65737

5 Comments

  1. Erin Leigh Harris on April 6, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I work with Natasha and know how much her Daddy meant to her. Prayers and love to all of you in this time. Never forget the good times, and may God hold you tightly in the difficult times.



  2. Kimberly (Avis) Albright on April 6, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    it is said that when we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches overvus. I’m saddened by my cousin John’s passing. My condolences to everyone close to him and all mourning.



  3. Kimberly (Avis) Albright on April 6, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    it is said that when we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. I’m saddened by my cousin John’s passing. My condolences to everyone close to him and all mourning.



  4. Katrena Sims on April 15, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    So sorry for the loss of a wonderful soul. I met John and Nikki at Hope Lodge. Wonderful people and reached out during their own bump in the road to talk to me. My mom was in the hospital and I was at the Lodge by myself. Kind wonderful man. Nikki I am carrying you in my thoughts.



  5. Leslie Buttros on April 23, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    Deepest sympathies. Our husbands were warriors. All of us at the Hope Lodge were family. God bless you.



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