Donald Alfred Pratt passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on June 28, 2003. Don was born in Wendell, Massachusetts on November 11, 1931. Don's parents both passed away when he was very young, and he was raised by his maternal grandparents, Spencer and Grace Butterworth in Orange, Massachusetts. He is survived by two brothers, William Pratt and Paul Rix of Brockton, Massachusetts.

Don entered the Army in 1948. After a tour of duty in Okinawa he was assigned to Camp Hanford in 1950. He married LaRee Conner on October 12, 1951, and they made Richland their home. Don spent 35 years with the City of Richland as an electrician and retired in 1995 as the Electrical Foreman. He was recently honored at a ceremony and banquet for his 50 years of service with the IBEW. Don was a member of V.F.W. Cook-Erickson Post 7952, Richland.

Don and LaRee had three children; John Pratt wife, Teal, LouAnn Knighten fiancé, Tony Trovillo and Laura Valett husband, Matthew. Seven grandchildren; LaStarr Pratt, Brandon Pratt wife, Sabrina, Allison, Jessica, Benjamin and Jeremy Knighten and Adelyn Valett and three great grandchildren; Madalynne Knighten, and Kelsey and Kauner Pratt. Don also considered Paul Knighten, his wife, Debbie and sons, Alex and Riley as family.

Don was always happy to help out a friend or neighbor and frequently volunteered his time at the West Richland Senior Center. He loved fishing, especially with family at his personal campsite at MarDon Resort at O‘Sullivan Dam. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Einan’s Funeral Home in Richland on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., with Bishop Ray Johnson from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Don was a member of the Cottonwood Ward. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be Tuesday evening, July 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Tri-Cities Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336 or to American Cancer Society, P O Box 277, Richland, WA 99352 for research.