County of bench: Franklin County
Location of bench: Grand Ave. side, Lions Lake Park, along Tree Walk, Washington
Bench Text:
IM MEMORY OF DUSTIN DOWNEY
"Dustin William Lee Downey, 22, St. Clair, passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Creve Coeur.
"Mr. Downey was born in Sullivan Jan. 4, 1989, the son of Kevin Roy Downey and Stacy Alice Wilken. He was blessed to have three siblings.
"He is survived by his father, Kevin Downey and wife Sheila, St. Clair; his mother, Stacy Wilken, St. Clair; his grandparents, William and Donna Downey, St. Clair; one brother, Branden Wilken, St. Clair; one sister, Shyanne Jones, St. Clair; his step-siblings, Jazzmen White, St. Louis, and Dustin Payne and Devin Payne, both of Caledonia; his girlfriend, Alexis Hall, St. Clair; aunts; uncles; great-aunts and -uncles; cousins; other relatives and many friends.
"Upon his graduation from high school, Mr. Downey began employment at Sporlan Valve, Washington, and spent four years there as a production worker. He was proud to have just received a promotion at work.
"Mr. Downey loved the outdoors, spending a lot of his time hunting and fishing. Another passion of his was playing sports, especially basketball.
"He loved spending time with his friends but above all else, he was happiest when he was spending time with his family." ~ The Missourian, August 24, 2011