Donald J. McMinn obit - 2009
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Donald J. McMinn obit - 2009
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Posted: 13 Jun 2009 12:03PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: McMinn, White
Press Democrat
Santa Rosa, CA
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Donald Joseph McMinn
Passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa with his beloved wife Val of 63 wonderful years and his family members by his side on April 5, 2009. He was 87 years of age He was born in Healdsburg, Ca and was a life time resident of Sonoma County. World War II Veteran, US Navy, he received the Bronze Star Medal. After the war, Don (Mac as he liked to be called) married Val and settled in Santa Rosa and enjoyed their life together as they raised their two children. He worked in transportation all his life and was a very hard and dedicated worker. A much loved father of Janice (McMinn) White and her husband William, Craig (Buzz) McMinn and his wife Sandy; grandsons, Jesse and Tyler McMinn, and great-granddaughter Kayla McMinn of whom he was extremely proud. His family was his great pride and joy. He loved life and shared his good humor and vitality with his family and many friends. On his daily walks he would always stop to talk to the neighbors that grew to be his friends. We all love you and we will cherish our memories of you always.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2009, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa Mortuary Chapel, 1900 Franklin Ave., Santa Rosa. Private inurnment at Santa Rosa Memorial park, Donations may be made to Memorial Hospice, 821 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Arrangements under the care of Santa Rosa Mortuary Eggen & Lance Chap0el, 545-3747.
Santa Rosa, CA
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Donald Joseph McMinn
Passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa with his beloved wife Val of 63 wonderful years and his family members by his side on April 5, 2009. He was 87 years of age He was born in Healdsburg, Ca and was a life time resident of Sonoma County. World War II Veteran, US Navy, he received the Bronze Star Medal. After the war, Don (Mac as he liked to be called) married Val and settled in Santa Rosa and enjoyed their life together as they raised their two children. He worked in transportation all his life and was a very hard and dedicated worker. A much loved father of Janice (McMinn) White and her husband William, Craig (Buzz) McMinn and his wife Sandy; grandsons, Jesse and Tyler McMinn, and great-granddaughter Kayla McMinn of whom he was extremely proud. His family was his great pride and joy. He loved life and shared his good humor and vitality with his family and many friends. On his daily walks he would always stop to talk to the neighbors that grew to be his friends. We all love you and we will cherish our memories of you always.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2009, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa Mortuary Chapel, 1900 Franklin Ave., Santa Rosa. Private inurnment at Santa Rosa Memorial park, Donations may be made to Memorial Hospice, 821 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Arrangements under the care of Santa Rosa Mortuary Eggen & Lance Chap0el, 545-3747.