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Donald William Bailey
02/24/1912 — 12/08/2003
From Kennewick, WA, US | Born in Fort Jones, California
Donald William Bailey
Donald W. Bailey passed away December 8, 2003, at the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick, WA at the age of 91.
Don was born February 24, 1912, in Fort Jones, CA, to parents William and Nettie Bailey. He married Mildred Dowell on December 10, 1932. They resided in Sacramento, CA until 1991 when they moved to Richland, WA to be near their son and his family. He was a retired engineer for the Air Force at McClellan AFB in Sacramento, CA.
Mr. Bailey suffered from Alzheimers disease for many years. Special thanks to the caring staff at Callaway Gardens, Guardian Angel Homes, and Quail Hollow Specialty Care. His family is also grateful to the Hospice House nursing staff.
He is survived by son Donald K. Bailey and wife Christine of Richland, WA; granddaughters Deborah Severin of Richland, WA and Diane Bailey of Virginia Beach, VA; great-grandchildren Nicole and Valerie Cartillar, Steven Severin, and Ciara Orrell; great-great-grandson Connor Perryman, sister Beth and husband Bob Freitas of Sequim, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 67 years, Mildred.
At Mr. Baileys request, there will be no funeral service. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA.
Memorials may be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I Only have to listen to Deb talk to know that papa was a wonderful person that was loved greatly by all the family. May all of you find comfort in knowing that he is now home with his wife probably looking for a DQ restraunt.
Our names are Ralph and Bev Leonard, and even though we were not fortunate enough to know Mr. Bailey, we did work and are friends of his son, Donald K. Bailey and his wife, Chris. We want to extend our warmest wishes and sympathy to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless your father and know that his journey is just beginning and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I Only have to listen to Deb talk to know that papa was a wonderful person that was loved greatly by all the family. May all of you find comfort in knowing that he is now home with his wife probably looking for a DQ restraunt.
Our names are Ralph and Bev Leonard, and even though we were not fortunate enough to know Mr. Bailey, we did work and are friends of his son, Donald K. Bailey and his wife, Chris. We want to extend our warmest wishes and sympathy to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless your father and know that his journey is just beginning and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all your family. Don worked with our father Jack Reeves at McClellan for many years. Dad enjoyed him very much and we remember both your parents attending mom and dad’s 50th anniversary. It is comforting to know that he is in heaven with his family and friends. I know our dad will be looking for him.
Jean Reeves our mom
Jane Reeves Dankbar
Beverly Reeves Cowing
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I first met Don at a friend’s home in Prosser many years ago and later worked with him at Westinghouse. He was a warm and caring person and I think of him often. Time will ease the hurt of his passing but it will never erase the memory of all that was good about him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Mike Berriochoa
Don….On the passing of your father…we send our deepest sondolences for you and your family. We are still living here….both of us have retired…Had wondered many times where you moved to. With our family all here in the area…..we are locked into Ca. Again, our condolences and best wishes to you and family.
Eleanor and Dick Shipp
My Papa was my HERO – my rock! His love was unconditional and his integrity immovable. He loved my Granma and my Dad so much and I was blessed to have them. I will miss his smile the most – the way his eyes danced when I made him laugh – He is at peace now with “his bride” of 67 years. He still called her that after all those years – they were incredible together!I hope you are my guardian angel watching over us all!!!
Don and Chris.I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. Don was such a gentle and caring person. God Bless you Both for your devotion. You showed such love and strength. Love Glenda, Nurse Quail Hollow
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