Obituary: Black, Donald George
Age 87
He was born on September 27, 1927 in Spokane to parents Matthew and Anna Bell Black.
He graduated from West Valley High School and the University of Washington, and was a Veteran of WWII.
Don taught English and Journalism at Lewis and Clark High School and worked at The Spokane Daily Chronicle and The Spokesman- Review as a reporter and editor.
Don was a kind and generous man with a wonderful sense of humor and a love of life.
He enjoyed gardening, reading, walking on the beach and observing nature.
He loved watching the stars at night.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and teacher, Don was preceded in death by Lorna K. Black, his wife of 51 years and by his cat, Darcious.
He is survived by his daughter, Holly Jordan and husband Fred Jordan, Tacoma, WA; granddaughters, Laurel Jordan and Alyssa Jordan, Tacoma, WA; two nephews; three nieces; and numerous cousins.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held in Spokane at a later date.
Memorial donations should be made to an animal shelter.
Please sign the guest book at www.newtacoma.com.