Baron Walraven

In Loving Memory of Baron John-Lee Walraven

On the 31st of July 2024, a silent whisper echoed through the halls of the Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana. A whisper that marked the arrival and departure of a soul too heavenly for Earth, Baron John-Lee Walraven’s time on this earth has left a lasting imprint on the hearts of his adoring parents, Amber Leann McDonald, and Jeremy John Walraven who had awaited his arrival for several months. 

Baron’s legacy will continue to shine brightly through his beloved sisters, Violet Rane Koso, age 4 and Daisy Faye Koso, age 2 who were ecstatic to welcome this beautiful life that was too soon lost. Though his time with us was brief, his impact is deeply felt, and his memory is forever cherished. He is survived by his grandparents Jennifer Powell and Alex Creech of Missoula, Montana, Crystal Ann DeBerry of Helena, Montana, and Joshua Parker of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His great-grandparents, Richard and Lori Miller of Polson, Montana, Lary and Phyllis Parker of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Mike and Ronda McDonald of Eula, Texas, and Susan and Adam Sanchez of Missoula Montana. They will hold their grandson in their hearts until they meet again. 

As Baron embarked on his heavenly journey, he was preceded in death his great-great grandparents Larry and Colleen Miller, Doris and Dale McDonald, and his great grandmother Anita Walker. Their love for him transcends the boundaries of this world. 

Baron will never be 10 feet tall but how lucky we felt to see him at 10 inches long. Baron’s life on earth was a testament to the profound impact a tiny soul can have. His memory will eternally serve as a beacon of love, reminding us of the preciousness of life and the enduring bonds of family. His spirit, though no longer with us, continues to resonate in the hearts of those who loved him. 

Baron’s aunts, Madeline Creech, Haily Hornsby, Karla Hornsby, Summer Walraven, Kayla Walraven, and Madison Parker, cherish the love they had for him, even though he was gone before they could meet him. His uncles, Kale Parker, Jakson Parker, Ricky Henderson, Billy Henderson, and Ronnie DeBerry, continue to hold onto the affection they felt for him, a love that was present even before his birth. 

His cousins, Exzaria Miller, Georgia McDonald, Ronnie DeBerry, Braden DeBerry, Bella DeBerry, Ava DeBerry, Ahmia DeBerry, Felix Henderson, Brooklyn Henderson, Kinley Henderson, Harmony Henderson, Zade Henderson, and Chance Walraven. They will continue to honor his spirit as they play and grow, keeping him alive in their hearts. 

A private family viewing will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Condolences are welcome.