DONALD WOODROW VAUGHN

Donald Woodrow Vaughn, 80, a Richland resident since 1945. He was born August 23, 1923, in Ogden, Utah, and died Wednesday, September 24,2003, in Kennewick, Washington. His parents were George Robert Vaughn and Ellis Rice Ruth Bybee Vaughn. He attended the Ogden schools and graduated from Ogden High.

Don was a quality assurance auditor for ANF/Siemens, retiring in 1987. Don worked in the nuclear field as a Hanford Patrolman in the outer areas and in the metal preparations at the 300 area.

Don served with the 1st Battalion 517 Parachute Combat Team Co. A. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

Don married Jacqualine Henning February 3, 1950. Four children blessed this union, Deborah, Gwendolyn, Rebecca, and Leon. As sometimes is the case, Jackie and Don parted. Don later met Juanita Williams and they married August 15, 1975. He chose this date, the anniversary of the big jump into Southern France.

Don was blessed with a dear friend, Vick Black. They enjoyed playing tennis for many years. Don rode his Harley while young and single, loved to swim, bow hunt, fish and bowl. Don was blessed with exceptional gift of balance and timing that allowed him to learn to snow ski at age 62. Don and Juanita enjoyed skiing Utah and Washington.

Don was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Don is survived by his wife, Juanita and her daughter, Kathie Chuck Carpenter, Benton City. Daughters, Deborah Brion Robinson, Taylorsville, UT., Gwendolyn Koehnen, Richland, Leon Vaughn, Richland, 15 Grandchildren 3 Great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and daughter Rebecca Bladow, brothers George, Kimball, Raymond, Douglas and sisters Berneice and Bertha.

Viewing will be Sunday September 28, 2003, at Einan's Funeral Home from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Gage . Blvd. Monday September 29, 2003, at 2:00 pm.

The family will meet with friends and family one hour before services in the Relief Society Room. Internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, W A 99336.