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- Donald Lee Painter Memorial
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March 26, 2008
Donald Lee Painter beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 26, after a four year battle with pulmonary disease (COPD). Don was born June 24, 1932 in Newport, WA. He was youngest of nine children. He entered the Army at seventeen and served over three years in Japan and Korea. After his discharge, he returned home to Newport and worked in construction for a few years. In 1956, he moved to Seattle, Washington, and went to work at The Boeing Company. His Boeing darer spanned 35 years. Don loved to bowl and he has competed in many national tournaments. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, volunteering, reading, and watching television. He was a great fan of the Seahawks and the Mariners. Don loved life, but most of all he loved his family, friends and his dog, Slater. he is survived by his wife, Lois; his sister, Margaret Oberg; his daughter,, Tonda (Raymond) Saccomanno; his son, Michael Painter, his step-sons, David (Khamla) Fox and Paul (Cindy) Fox, his stepdaughters, Denise (Jeff) Leidholm and Barbara (John) Blaine; his grandchildren, Gary, Joel, Reana, Sarah, Kim, Jason, Adam, Tricia, Jessica, Steven, Rachel, Ken, Mark, Chris and Vanessa; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis; and grandson, Ryan. Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 21, 2008, and prior to the service on Tuesday. A service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on April 1, 2008, at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to a charity of your choice.
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Bassett Family Association Database
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, d. 1 Jan 1958, Orofino, Clearwater Idaho, United States