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Donald A. “Don” McKillop, age 71, of San Diego, CA passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
Don was born October 6, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Isaac Andrew McKillop and Marvel McKillop Strohe.
After Don graduated from St. George Catholic High School (Chicago) in 1958, he attended St. Joseph’s College (Rensselaer, IN), and later transferred and graduated from Bradley University (Peoria, IL) in 1962. Upon graduation, Don enlisted himself into the United States Navy and graduated from Officer Candidate School (Newport, RI) in December of 1962. Don was a Lieutenant on the U.S.S. Vance, stationed out of Pearl Harbor, HI. After serving, Don graduated with a Masters of Business Administration at Southern California University in 1971. From there Don reached the position of vice president in the financial services industry before retiring to San Diego, CA.
Don enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of USC Trojan football. In his business career he crossed paths with many of his favorite athletes, and was never too shy to strike up a conversation with them. Don also enjoyed traveling, visiting four different continents, but his favorite spot was Point Loma in San Diego.
Don is survived by his son Andrew (Sara) McKillop, two sisters Frances Thiry and Linda (Calvin) Henry, nephew and godson Bill Thiry, nieces Kathy (Bruce) Kramer and Lori (Scott) Cheyne, nephew and godson Christopher Henry, and cousin Terry (Darline) McKillop.
The ACCU CARE Cremation Center, Fullerton CA is serving his family.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare, San Diego, CA for the care they provided to Donald over the last few years.
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