Dear Beth,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Don's passing. We became good friend in the early 90's by ham radio when I moved to Citrus Heights. When I lost my wife, Betty, to breast cancer in 1997, you and Don showed great compassion to me and my family. Don was an icon during the 90's operating the vhf contests. We all chased him trying to beat his score. He was a great competitor. My love and prayers to you and your family. -Bob WA5YWC, Plano, Texas

Message from Morteza Sabet

September 7, 2017 9:29 PM

I was so saddened to see Don's picture in today's Bee. He was such a nice and decent human being, healthy and active guy who rode his bike to work every day. I feel very lucky to have known Don and worked closely with him at the CEC in the 1970s and our subsequent meetings over the years.

May god bless his spirit in perpetuity. I will always hear his voice and remember his kindness. Our deepest sympathy for all of his family and loved ones.
Helen & Morteza Sabet

Message from Linda M. Anderson (Davis)

February 13, 2018 12:51 PM

Don had a great influence on my career and was a real superman of a boss. I M glad he made the most of each day with his commitment to the environment, athlete, and a ham operator plus a very great mentor engineer.

A candle was lit by Morteza Sabet on September 7, 2017 9:20 PM

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An A Garden Path was ordered on September 7, 2017

Message from Jim McCluskey

September 7, 2017 12:25 PM

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Don over many years. He was a fine man.

A candle was lit by Alicia Campos on September 7, 2017 11:09 AM

My prayers are with your family. It was a pleasure working with Don.

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A Basket Garden was sent by Gloria, David, and Sherry Mathews on September 6, 2017

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A Feathery Palm Plant was sent on September 6, 2017

No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words, our hearts. And what they did And who they were Becomes a part of all that we are, Forever. Love, Diana (Kondoleon), Andy, Noah and Oliver Snyder

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A Mountain Meadow�Pedestal Arrangement was sent on September 6, 2017

Love knows no boundaries Even those that divide Heaven and Earth. So whenever you feel sad, Just remember, your hearts are connected together. Love, Diana (Kondoleon), Andy, Noah and Oliver Snyder