Dr. Donald Verleur - Celebration of Life
Dr. Donald Andrew Verleur, Co-Founder of Olive Crest, passed away on December 17th, 2025. He was celebrated by his family on January 2nd. in Santa Ana California. An educator and school psychologist, Dr. Verleur dedicated his life to protecting children and strengthening families, especially those who had been overlooked, underserved, or deeply wounded by trauma. In 1973, alongside his beloved wife, Lois, Dr. Verleur founded Olive Crest with a bold and compassionate belief that every child deserves to be safe, cherished, and given the opportunity to thrive within a strong family.
Grandkids fold the flag
Gaddi Vasquez, Friend and Colleague
Mardi Cork singing How Great Thou Art
Daughter Renee Lancaster
Daughter Renee Lancaster
Daughter Renee Lancaster
Daughter Rhonda Tagge
Daughter Renee Tagge
Daughter Renee Tagge
Grandchild Megan Lancaster
Grandchild Megan Lancaster
Grandaughter Rachel Jani
Grandaughter Rachel Jani
Grandson, Andrew Lancaster
Grandson, Andrew Landcaster
Grandson, Sam Verleur
Grandson, Sam Verleur
Grandaughter, Sophia Tagge
Grandaughter, Sophia Tagge
Grandaughter, Sophia Tagge
Grandson, Donald Verleur III
Grandson, Donald Verleur III
Grandson Noah Verleur
Grandson, Noah Verleur
Grandson, Noah Verleur
Pat Butler, Friends Christian Bible Study Leader
Daughter, Rhonda Taggee
Sophia and Rhonda Tagge
Dr. Donald Andrew Verleur
Family photo
Donald and Lois with their grandkids