Harvey Douglas Pauley, 84, of Lucerne, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Doug was born on September 16, 1942, in Lucerne, Missouri to Dayton and Evelyn (Doty) Pauley.
Doug was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Rhodes. Together, they welcomed three children, Michael, David, and Tisha, and built a life centered around family, hard work, and the simple joys of country living.
Doug was a farmer at heart. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed the many years he spent row cropping and tending to his animals. When he wasn’t working on the land, Doug could often be found doing the things he loved most, including fishing, bow hunting, golfing, woodworking and watching football, especially Missouri University and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Above all, Doug cherished his family and always provided for them. One of his greatest joys was watching his grandchildren grow and cheering them on from the sidelines. He loved going to see them play sports and was always proud to support them in whatever they were doing.
Doug will be remembered for his hardworking nature, his love of farming and most of all, his devotion to his family. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved him.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his loving wife, Sandi of the home; his children, Michael (Sylvia) Pauley of Princeton, MO, David (Diane) Pauley of Hallsville, MO , and Tisha Pauley of Princeton, MO; his grandchildren; Misty Burnett, Suni (Justin) Adams, Nicolas Pauley, Sydney (Andrew) Hartloff, Cameron Gittings, Jake (Faith) Pauley, Bailee Pauley; 11 great grandchildren with one on the way; sisters, Maryann Burress of Powersville, MO, Margaret (Jerry) Quigley of Unionville, MO, Ruthie (Wayne) Duncan of Lucerne, MO; sister in laws, Linda Pauley of Lee Summit, MO, Eileen (Jim) Teitsworth of Mediapolis, IA; brother in law, Orie Rogers of Lucerne, MO along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Patrick Pauley.
Funeral Service for Doug will be held Friday, October 2, 2026, at Thomas Funeral Home in Unionville, MO at 11:00 AM with burial to immediately follow at the Powersville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Powersville Cemetery and may be entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, MO 63565.
