A day I will never forget.
The US and most of the world is still in lockdown from Covid. We have learned to cope in these trying times. Thank goodness for the Lord.
It is an election year and everything is in a turmoil besides Covid. The negativity is awful. I pray every dayThat the Lord will heal our lands and Nation. And that we stay with God and trust him. And not become a socialist country. Lord we pray to you.
Will never forget you sweetie.
Today would have been our 55 Anniversary. Wow you have been with our Lord and Savior almost 10 yrs. Doesn’t seem possible. We were Married this day in 1965 in your parents living room. With our family in attendance.
They were amazing yrs. i trusted God that you were the right man to lead us. God blessed us with 2 more wonderful children. So our family was three. Jeff was 3 years old.
A life with many adventures, from camping in a tent to trailer to small motor home to large motor home. Traveling every summer all over our wonderful nation. Seeing’s 46 oF our 58 National parks. Seeing many state parks as well. Even in Canada At Bowron Lakes. Also going to Alaska. Almost forgot the Mexican Riviera.
Hiking every where in those parks and hills,mountains and streams.
To having a canoe, speed boat for learning to ski to a sailboat And sailing the Pacific.
To flying to Australia,New Zealand for 6 months. China and Japan. Also with our time in Cancun with Hurricane Keith bearing down on us. Chad and Terri too. Even lots of helicopter rides in Hawaii, Australia and of course New Zealand.
I know you are doing the same in heaven.
I heard the other day, Prayer is the key to heaven but faith is what unlocks the door. Lord you never left me nor me you when times were tough. Thanks for blessing my life with Don, your faithful servant.
We miss you and know that you could answer some of our questions. Vonna and I visit, mostly phone or email. We will be seeing you. Love Bill and Sharon
It hitChad and his business really hard. He has been trusting the Lord and was able to hire back his employees. He is so like you it’s wonderful. He has come up with so many creative ways to keep his business going, shield for the face, 3D printing. Now he has FDA approval to manufacture swaps for testing.
Chad and Terri celebrated they 24th Anniversary yesterday. Wow
Jeff business has done fine. So thank the Lord.
Jeff and Denise hosted my 80th Birthday at their beautiful home. Because of the virus we had Scrap our plans. So Ray and Gay, Mary Lou and Ahmad, Duane snd Ollie could not come. I drove to Vegas the back way, easy.
Got to their house and the next day had my hair cut by my old Hair dresser, with everything shut down I was Shaggy.
Met Peggy and went to lunch. Got back and Chad , Terri and Tyler arrived. Tyler is getting so tall and handsome.
Jeff BBQd a great dinner, breakfast all the days. He is amazing cook.
We went swimming and the spa. It was so delightful. They made it special with great Decorations, Denise did a great job. Sometimes I got sad cause I missed you.
It was nice to celebrate with them. John Mark was there too. He is delightful. You would be proud of all our kids, grandkids and of course Great grandkids.
When I drove home I stopped and saw Ted and Janet they moved from Diamond Bar to Apple Valley. Their home is delightful over looking the golf course lake. They were so sweet.
When I got home Dannielle sent me a beautiful flowers arrangement. We order dinner in for my birthday. Restaurant were closed.
Her job has been fine. They did work from home for a couple of weeks. School were all closed. Zack and Ashley are wonderful kids. Smart and beautiful.
Things are starting to open. Thank the Lord.
As far as I am concerned, I live a quiet life, I walk , play bridge on BBO as I have done for years. Run my errands. Jojo my neighbor and friend are together almost every day. I have been helping her with bridge. Every Sunday we have breakfast together since this has started. We watch church on line.
I guess that catch’s you up
I love you and get tears in my eyes yet thinking of you
Dannielle and I went to Chad and Terri ribbon cutting ceremony. All the Anaheim dignitaries were there presenting many certificates , for opening a new business in Anaheim.
It was a proud moment for them a goal achieved after 19 years of renting to own it. God has been good to them and they recognize it all is by His grace. It was a long day. You would have been so proud. I certainly was.
Summer is turning to fall. We had our 1st rain last nite. 1st morning I didn’t sit outside it was to cool. You know we always ate outside to enjoy Gods creation.
Dannielle brings me fresh flowers every Thursday, all kinds I Love them. It makes my week. We generally go out for dinner than.
Chad calls every morning M/F nice. Jeff calls several times a month.
I know you are cheering us on from heaven it nice to know. We all know God is with us.
Love you sweetie
Well i am settled in Camarillo CA in Leisure Village, I am happy and well. It has been a hard year however, since last June I have been in the hospital with 11 surgeries or procedures. Nothing serious but strange, no cancer, a blockage in my bowels, gallbladder went bad, 5 times with upper G I , had blockage in my duedum, finally got it out,yea. Enough of that.
Jeff and Denise are doing well, they just moved back to Las Vegas and are moving into a place. I am anxious to see it. They always do a good job. It has a pool and spa plus BBQ area that. Jeff says is great. That something. Plus fruit trees , nice. I think they are happy in away to be back. John Mark lives there too. The grandkids are growing up fast and beautiful. Jeff is back to his old job and doing well. God has really been watching over them.
Chad and Terri are experiencing empty nest in away. Tyler is going to Philmont with the scouts for 10+ days. He’s hiking almost every weekend to get ready for philmont, which includes scout camp for a week. Plus his tennis camps.
They bought 2 big buildings in Anaheim and moved into, they are so excited. Their business is doing well God has blessed them too. Jeff and chad may be doing some things together, for Chad company. Nice
Dannielle changed jobs, she actually works 2 miles from me. Lord really moved her to a great jobs and she is doing very well. Most relaxed i have seen her in years. Thanks Lord. She with Ventura County Board of Education. Zack has his driver license and loves his independence. He has a girlfriend, nice she spends most of the time at Dannielle’s, cute. Ashley is doing well, she is a pretty little gal and has beautiful hair. Zack graduated from High School and also completed 2 yrs of college. He does well and is good kids a good son. Dannielle is blest.
Don you would be proud of our kids, all with Christ and honest with integrity, I am glad they are with the Lord they are very helpful to me as i am getting older.
I still play bridge like we use to, but finding a church has been a struggle. I know the Lord will provide.
I miss you sweetie, but I know we are both fine. Psalms 37v5. I love you. ❤️ All the things i have been through I know the Lord is with me with His unfailing love Prv 19:22
I still miss you greatly but it's a new chapter in my life and I know you will always be there for me with the Lord.
It certainly is a busy year Jeff turn 55 Chad turn 50 Dannielle moved into a new house I bought a new house Jeff and Denise are buying a new house in Denver Colorado near Alycia and Kris .Noah graduated from high school this year doesn't seem possible and Alycia and Kris had twins a boy and a girl really cute and really little. Zack has his permit to drive and is so excited. Ashley is going to middle school and Tyler is working for the summer in Chad's company all good and all growing up. But one thing we all know is that the Lord is with us and that is good. You would be proud of our children they're all honest have integrity and with the Lord and they're all doing well. Love you sweetie forever and ever
Forever Missed we think of you often and especially today with prayers of peace and comfort.
It's hard to believe that Don left his earthly home for heaven 5 yrs ago.
May you be filled with cherished memories that put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Also got a wonderful texted from Deb and a sweet phone call from Susan.
Don you made such an impression on people's lives you would not believe.
I miss you and always will. Love and God bless my coming and goings.
Love you.... POP!
I'm up in big bear California in a delightful place that you would've loved too.
Enjoying company and the peace and the quiet and the lovely sound of the breeze through the trees plus all the wonderful smells of pine. I just know you're hiking all of her heaven, because that's what we would be doing here. Love you as always
For example, Uncle Don modified a 1980sToyota motor home into a gadget filled wonder for family fun.
I definitely miss him.
Also the books I have read, explaining heaven, I just knew they were true. I knew you would be HIKING all over heaven. What a joyous feeling I have had with that.
Also the blessing I received from the Lord on your birthday, I still cry over what the Lord showed me that day. Don I miss you.
Thank goodness for the blessing of the Lord on my life. Love
I finally made the trip you and I wanted to go on, from Romania to Amsterdam, a river cruise, I thought of you soooo often. At times it was hard, but the Lord is always there to help me, and I so appreciate HIS presences Honey I love you and miss you
I miss you so much and think of you often. Today, the kids and I celebrated your 77th birthday. We made you chocolate brownies. Happy Birthday Daddy!!! I continue to grow my faith everyday. I am praying much and have asked The Lord to grow His love and faith in my children. I know you are keeping watch over us in heaven. I Love You so much!!! Your daughter, Dannielle Joy
Had a surprise this week, Margaret Clark die and also went home to the Lord. I just feel you would have greeted her too. Don I love you and truly miss you. As always I rely on Psalms 37V5 Commit everything you to the Lord and trust in Him to help you and he will. Love Vonna
75th.. It was so darling I posted it on your photo. Makes me sad but happy too.. Lord take care of him, I miss him
Norm Rumpf
I love you dad!
Verna and Roy
Vonnay we all miss Don and his gentle ways. Please remember how well loved he was here at MSAC.
I am so sorry for your loss. Don influenced my career by showing me the importance of having a strong set of values as well as patience.
Thanks Don
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A day I will never forget.
The US and most of the world is still in lockdown from Covid. We have learned to cope in these trying times. Thank goodness for the Lord.
It is an election year and everything is in a turmoil besides Covid. The negativity is awful. I pray every dayThat the Lord will heal our lands and Nation. And that we stay with God and trust him. And not become a socialist country. Lord we pray to you.
Will never forget you sweetie.
Today would have been our 55 Anniversary. Wow you have been with our Lord and Savior almost 10 yrs. Doesn’t seem possible. We were Married this day in 1965 in your parents living room. With our family in attendance.
They were amazing yrs. i trusted God that you were the right man to lead us. God blessed us with 2 more wonderful children. So our family was three. Jeff was 3 years old.
A life with many adventures, from camping in a tent to trailer to small motor home to large motor home. Traveling every summer all over our wonderful nation. Seeing’s 46 oF our 58 National parks. Seeing many state parks as well. Even in Canada At Bowron Lakes. Also going to Alaska. Almost forgot the Mexican Riviera.
Hiking every where in those parks and hills,mountains and streams.
To having a canoe, speed boat for learning to ski to a sailboat And sailing the Pacific.
To flying to Australia,New Zealand for 6 months. China and Japan. Also with our time in Cancun with Hurricane Keith bearing down on us. Chad and Terri too. Even lots of helicopter rides in Hawaii, Australia and of course New Zealand.
I know you are doing the same in heaven.
I heard the other day, Prayer is the key to heaven but faith is what unlocks the door. Lord you never left me nor me you when times were tough. Thanks for blessing my life with Don, your faithful servant.









I love you sweetheart Happy 80th Birthday
Today is July 7, 2018, wow its been yrs since you went home. Doesn’t seem possible.
A lot has happened, I finally left Las Vegas in June 29, 2017, and purchased a home in Camarillo, CA on July 3rd. Moved in Aug 14, 2018. I wasn’t sure I would be able to move, but the Lord said, I could do it in 2 hr’s segments. So I went through the whole house twice. Took 14 bags of clothes to the Walter Hoving Home for Women, 8 car loads to Lutheran Thrift Shop, 4 car loads to the Library. Plus the entertainment unit went to Good Will. I decide I would keep what I needed and what I liked. Lord was right, it did not exhaust me. Then I had the movers that we had when left Penn Valley.
The kids are all fine, all have moved, Chad a few years ago. Jeff and Denise followed Kris and Alycia to Colorado, not a surprise. Kris and Alycia, had twins last yr., William and Samantha. Adorable. Kids are all fine and growing.
Dannielle, Zack and Ashley, moved also to a new place in Ventura. A lovely home.. Zack is a Senior wow, unreal, and driving. I still remember. A milestone in everyone life. Ashley is a sweetie too.
Plus of course me....
Tyler is starting High schoool....wow Chad and Terri are shocked he is growing up to soon.
I like my new home, Camarillo is lovely and green and humidity is great. My eyes are great..
Don, I miss you, I love seeing all of our adventures on the PicStar. We had many, many wonderful times and God has always been with us. I miss you
Never Forgotten, Loved Forever
My big brother always made me proud, and always will. He was my brother, mentor and best friend growing up, and for 70 years, until the Lord took him home nearly seven years ago.
Don always set a high bar for me to follow, but encouraged and helped me to be myself. I remember him often, and a smile always comes to my face when I relive a story from sharing life together.
Your Family
Sweetie, its your birthday today, at least your earthly birthday, your heavenly birthday is Sept. 28th.
It has been better, but there is no way, I still miss you. This week I was notified that Bob Woiwod died on Tues. July 1st. I know you would have greeted him, but at the back of the line.....cause that was you. I miss everything about you, but the Lord is helping me with this life and I am forever grateful for that.
The picture is of your family with only Zack and Ashley missing. It was Terri;s 40th birthday party. Chad was so sweet and asked me to help him. It was here in Sienna, what a delight. Of course you should have been there too, but in away you were.
Sweetie, I have read soooo many books on heaven and it does seem to be indescribable. as you said...The word always strikes me when I read it.
Love you forever
Going to go to Big Bear this Sat. and it will bring back many memories of all the times we were there.
Oh yes, some great news, Dannielle was baptisted and she is attending church. Chad and Terri are also attending church close to them....Answer to lots of prayers.
Love you Sweetie.