Obituary: Whitman, Donald Earl

Sun., June 8, 2014

WHITMAN, Donald Earl (Age 86) Donald died in Spokane Washington on May 26, 2014.

Don was born in Rosalia Washington and was the middle of ten children.

At 15 years old, Don left the farm and moved to Spokane where he graduated from Lewis and Clark High School before joining the Army at 18 years of age.

While in the Army, Don served two tours in the Korean War ultimately attaining the rank of Sergeant.

After serving for eight years, Don returned home to Spokane where he made a career as a grocer, where he worked until retiring at age 82.

In 1950 Don met and married Dorothy, and they had two daughters, and were married for 57 years until Dorothy’s passing six years ago.

Don is preceded in death by his parents; and all of his ten siblings; his wife, Dorothy; and daughter Bonnie.

Don is survived by his daughter, Donna; four grandchildren, Kevin, Amy, Jeff and Shannon; and nine great-grandchildren, Brenden, Hanna, Kennedy, Josh, Justin, Jacob, Kellan, Crew and Boston.

He will be deeply missed.

Memorial Services will be held on June 12, 2014 at 2pm at the Ball and Dodd funeral home at 5100 W Wellesley in Spokane.

Please come and share your memories of Don.

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