EINAN’S FUNERAL HOME Donald Hugh Boswell, age 75, died in a home fire in Richland, WA on Dec. 30, 2004.

The sixth child of James Boswell and Maybelle Aiken Boswell, Don was born in Helena, MT on Sept. 28, 1929.

After a year in the U. S. Navy, he played defensive end for Carroll College in Helena.  His football trophy is engraved “As Game as They Come.”

He worked his way through the University of Montana, where he earned a Master’s Degree.  Don loved teaching English and history in Alaska, Wyoming and Oregon, and finally in Richland at Chief Joseph Junior High and Richland High.

In 1957 he drove the adventurous Al-Can Highway to Alaska.  He traveled to England, Scotland, Wales, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, southern Canada and two-thirds of the U.S.A.

Don enjoyed classical music, old movies and sports.  He supported the work of NCEC, ADA, ACLU, Common Cause, Habitat for Humanity, Nature Conservancy, HSUS, Audubon Society and the University of Montana.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Norma Loescher Boswell; sister, Lois Blair; brother-in-law, Ray Loescher Gayle; sister-in-law, Diane Simmons; nieces, LoisAnne Weber Jim, Michelle Stampfler, Nicki Stefan, Kelly Montano, Connie Loescher Talmadge John, Brenda Loescher Stull Bob; nephews, Robert M. Mike O’Hearn, Dennis O’Hearn Julie, Troy Boswell; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim, Tom and Jack; sister, Loreen O’Hearn; and first wife, Helen.

Don requested no flowers and no services.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or charity of your choice.