He attended and graduated from Carpenter School, Carpenter, Wyoming in 1960. Don was very proud of his service in the U.S. Navy from November 1961 to February 1966.
Don owned an air conditioning business for many years. Collecting antiques was one of his many hobbies.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and spouse, Victoria Smith.
He is survived by sons, Don Jr., Doug, and Robert; siblings, Robert (Cindy) Smith, Gary Smith and Lonna Loyd.
A small private family service to lay Don to rest Carpenter Cemetery will be held at a later date.