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Remembrances from Auburn Host Lions Club Members
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Don Accepting a plaque honoring his contribution to Lions in January 2006
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 Don
had his own pledge of allegiance, "and to the Republicans, for which
it stands, one nation, under God . . ." — Lion Jim Luttrell |
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 To the very end, it was great to see
Don trying to make every meeting. Riding that chair bugged him I'm sure,
but you know he valued being there and enjoying the camaraderie. Go Bears. — Lion Tom Johnson |
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 I
have truly enjoyed knowing Lion Don. I had been told that he was famous
for his chili, and twice I had the opportunity to attest to that when he
so graciously opened up his home to us. — Lion Nicole Byers |
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— Lion Pip Stoutenburg |
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will always remember Don for his optimism, lack of complaining,
zodiac insults and his modification of the Pledge.
— Lion Lant Barney |
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— Lion Bob Mock |
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 My favorite memory of Don is the
pledge of allegiance, when he would say "to the Republicans for which it
stands". He was fined two dollars every time he did it, but he would
have the money already in his hand. He had me saying it and paying his
fine when he wasn't able to be at the meeting. The week he passed away,
Dayton Koch and I said it in his memory and paid the fine for him for
the last time. — Lion Pat McKee |
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received an Honorable Discharge and returned to
pursue his education. While attending UCLA, he met his future
wife Alice on a blind date. He later transferred to the
University of California at Berkeley, where he and Alice were
married during Spring Break, 1948. He graduated with a degree in
Petroleum Engineering, that spring. Among the professional
organizations to which he belonged were the Society of Petroleum
Engineers and the American Petroleum Institute. He was employed
by Marathon Oil Company, Aerojet General and the State of
California during his lifetime. While with the state, he was the
Chief of the Extractive Development Program for the Mineral
Resources Department of the California State Land’s Commission.
organizations to which he belonged were the Auburn Host Lions
Club, the Placer Shriners, the Masons and the Elks. He held many
offices within the Lions Club and was a past president as well
as past zone and region chairman of District 4-C5. He served on
the Board of Directors and as their bulletin editor for many
years.
ake Tahoe was another very special place
in his life, and many happy days were spent there with the
people who were important to him. He loved cooking and was
famous for his chili. After retirement it became a favorite
activity of his. As time took away his physical abilities, Don
enjoyed learning about computers, and spent time tracking down
lost family and friends whenever able. Reading was a favorite
pastime of his; he always enjoyed the learning process and never
quit adding to his knowledge.
Since I was the first
woman member of the Auburn Host Lions, Don seemed less than thrilled
that my addition would break with tradition. He liked to tease but
eventually he accepted my presence gracefully. We will all miss his
enthusiasm, attitude, and his version of the Pledge to Allegiance " and
to the republicans for which it stands..." —
Lion Colleen Conley
Don
was masterful at fixing Tri-Tip dinners and leftovers for breakfast at
our camp outs for Tevis. With a little Wild Turkey in the evening, he
would tell us about his oil days in Taft & Maricopa. Don was an
exceptional Lion and guided our club in the right direction during his
tenure as president & board member. We’ll miss you Mr. Republican !!! 
I'll always
remember the day that Robert, Don, Bud, & myself, rang the bell for the
Salvation Army.