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Ron Barton posted a condolence
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Uncle Don, and aunt Jo stood out as 2 of the greatest people I had ever known! My brother Roger, and I were honored to spend several weeks in Spokane while Johnny was still alive. We had a great time with Johnny wheeling his wheel chair around the neighborhood, and at the school across the street from uncle Don, and aunt Jo’s house. They were the best parents that Johnny could have had. They always included johnny in all of the family activities especially during the baseball games. Johnny was a great umpire! Uncle Don had a gentle way of letting me know when I had done something wrong but was also very forgiving at the same time. Since uncle Don had a great relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ I am looking forward to spending eternity with him in that Mansion Christ has prepared for us in Heaven as well as with the rest of those family members that have gone before me! I’m looking forward to that reunion!
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Tamara Matthews posted a condolence
Monday, November 3, 2014
I married Don’s second grandchild, John. I feel so blessed to have married into this beautiful family and even more so that I got to know Don before his passing. I first met him in 2006 when John and I went to Vancouver to visit both he and Grandma Jo. From that moment on, I was welcomed into their home, and they accepted me with open and loving arms. They both treated me like one of their own grandchildren, which meant the world to me because Don is the only grandfather I have ever known, since both of mine died before I was born. He will always be special to me and I will forever remember the abundant love he showed me while he was with us.
Our family was very blessed when they moved up from Vancouver to live with Steve and Patty in Olympia. John and I, as well as the rest of the grandchildren, I’m sure, loved to watch Grandma and Grandpa sit in their lawn chairs and enjoy the gorgeous view from the deck. They always looked so peaceful. One of the hundreds of my most cherished memories of him was from one sunny afternoon when I joined them out on the deck. I asked Grandpa to tell me the story of how he and Grandma met and fell in love. Time seemed like it did not exist as I listened to him tell his version of their beautiful love story. I will never forget the way his face lit up and the twinkle in his eye as he spoke. He gave Grandma a nearly comical look when she, ever so gracefully, jumped in to remind him of details he had left out, followed by asking him, “Is that right?” They were quite the pair. Together, they created a beautiful, blessed and loving family and I am proud to be a part of it!
Though I will miss him greatly, I am left with a smile on my face when I think of him and I find peace in knowing that he had a long, fulfilling and love-filled life. Goodbye for now Grandpa, I love you.
>>>John and I’s thoughts and prayers are with the family during this loss. We wish so badly that circumstances were different so that we could be with everyone and attend Grandpa’s memorial. We’re extremely sorry that we’re not there. (Hang in there Dad! I know exactly how you are feeling right now and I imagine that it stings just as bad, no matter how old they are when they pass, but I am beginning to realize that it really does get easier.)
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John & Cindy Dorian posted a condolence
Thursday, October 30, 2014
We’ve both considered ourselves fortunate that we knew Don. His son Steve is married to Patty, John’s sister. Through the years, in our visits to western Washington, we came to love him as a member of our own Family. We’ll always remember his zest for life, his bright eyes when he spoke, and his tremendous love for his grandchildren and family. Don was one of those guys you couldn’t help but like when you met him. . .you just knew he was “one of the good guys”! We will always treasure our memories of him and miss him greatly. Thank you Patty and Steve for sharing your father with us!!
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Don, Junior posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Don Matthews’ spouse, Joanne, is my cousin. My parents ran a grocery market, at first a general store, in the same building in Thompson Falls as Jo’s parents’ Fountain. We lived in apartments in the rear of each store. One day, Jo came over, both crying and laughing. Jo and Don had just become engaged! We and our parents rode in my Dad’s ‘39 Chrysler to attend the beautiful Spokane wedding. Soon, as my name is Don also, there was confusion at family gatherings. Any question for “Don” would get two responses! So my Uncle Duthie (Jo’s dad) came up with the designations “Don, Senior” and Don, Junior”. Confusion ended, but at first I did not care to be called “Junior”, although 13 years younger and couple of feet shorter! But with telegrapher Don at the NP Depot across the highway from the store, here was access for a kid to experience train operations up close, part of a model railroading hobby–one passed on by Don to his son, Steve. After Don and Jo moved to Noxon and Trout Creek, we held family holidays with them, as Don was usually on telegrapher duty. They lived in an apartment in the depot, and when the huge steam locomotive trains passed the depot at high speed the noise and vibration was deafening! At dinner, if there were not enough chairs, Don would carry empty milk cans from the freight room to sit on. He was always kind and resourceful! Later, when Jo’s parents leased old mining camp cabins near Thompson Falls as a weekend getaway, any improvement project need only be mentioned—and Don was on it big time! Having grown up on the farm in Colville, Don was the master of all, including the saw, axe, hammer, firearm and fishpole! We loved calling him “Don, Senior”!
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Kerrie Jo Madson posted a condolence
Monday, October 20, 2014
He will be missed. My Uncle Don who towered over all of us. He just seemed so tall when I was a kid. Loved to climb all over him. He and my Aunt Jo and cousin Steve would come visit us at our mountain cabin on Mt. Hood, I loved it when they came to see us, and when all the Aunts and Uncles and cousins would gather at “Grandma on the farm”s house. So much family fun. So thankful for good memories and many pictures of all of us growing up. Love to you forever Uncle Don.
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Joan Dorian and Pat Mount posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
We’ve enjoyed getting to know Don over the years. He was always fun to be around, and you could tell that he dearly loved his family. Pat remembers his handshake being just as strong the last time they greeted each other as it was the first time. Being an avid cook, Pat enjoyed Don’s love of good food. Extra chile rellanos were always made when Don was coming to dinner! He became quite animated when watching his favorite sports teams or re-telling some of the things his beloved grandchildren and son Steve did. We will miss him.
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