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Obituary: Stapleton, Donald Michael

Age 65

STAPLETON, Donald Michael (Age 64) Passed away from an unknown brain tumor surrounded by his adoring family on May 14th, 2013.

Don was born the fourth of seven children on May 30, 1948 toWarren and Marjorie Stapleton in Spokane, WA.

He graduated from Riverside High school in 1968.

Don’s family always came first.

He would drop everything to help anyone in need.

He loved riding his Honda Goldwing.

He worked for Lakeside Asphalt for over 35 years.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Margaret (Billerbeck), son, Timothy, and daughter Rebecca Stapleton all from Seattle, WA.

He also is survived by his brothers: Joseph (Pat) of Colbert, Tom (Judy) of Clarkston, WA, Jim (Carla) of Elk, WA, and Larry (Erika) of Spokane Valley, WA and sister, Susan (Bob) Quaintance, Spokane, WA.

He also had numerous loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marjorie and Warren Stapleton and his oldest sister Mary Fran.

We all miss and love you very much, Don!

The funeral mass will be held Friday, May 24th in Seattle, WA at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 11:00am.

There will be a Rosary prior to the mass.