Donald Alley Obituary

Don was a very special man to me. Don made it possible to full fill a life's dream for me to become a PGA golf Professional. I am truley sad to hear of passing. He was my mentor and supported me all the way through the process of my membership. I wanted to make him proud of me i tried very hard. I will miss him. Hope we some day will get to play that big gold course up in the sky. God bless you my teacher, mentor and will always be my friend.

I miss you Dad! Everyday. Love you.

Sad, so sad.
Don was a great athlete, but he was an even greater human.
One day somewhere around 10 or 15 years ago, Don called out of the blue, asking how I was. Conversation led to golf; he suggested we play. A few days later, Don drove to Broomfield, and we played a round of golf on the course where I live. A PGA pro, and fantastic athlete, Don was so patient and understanding with me and my golf game. During the round, we talked of that marvelous and wondrous 1962-63, his Senior year year at WRHS. I remembered Don’s personal performances at WRHS. He was a starter and huge contributor in three sports. In football he was truly outstanding, he started on both sides of the ball, offense and defense. So outstanding in fact, he received numerous college scholarship offers. Don was a starting forward on the State Champion WRHS Farmer basketball team, a powerful rebounder, outstanding defender and a potent offensive threat. Don was an outstanding defensive catcher, and a strong clutch hitter on a very good baseball team. All of his teams had outstanding success. WRHS tied for the Jeffco league championship in football. They were State Champs in Basketball. Don helped power WRHS to a very good baseball season. I remember Don hitting a towering home run that in my memory traveled clear over 32nd avenue, landing on the Crown Hill property. A huge home run. Don thought the ball cleared the school perimeter fence, landing on 32nd Avenue and bounced on to the Crown Hill site. I prefer my memory! The only other person I can recall that ever performed such a feat was Dave Logan, some 8 years later.

We chatted about his pro career playing in the NFL, playing with the likes of Hall of Fame Johnny Unitas. Don was so humble as I brought up so many fond memories. Don passed the praise, giving credit to those who helped make it possible. He recalled leaders at Wheat Ridge High School, Mr Don Solem, his Principal, Blair Work, his football coach, Harvey Moore his basketball coach and Bill Proctor his baseball coach.

I remembered how loyal and supportive to WRHS athletics and to the entire WR community, to anyone who met him, his father Ken was.

That wonderful 4 hour round of golf just flew by. Don Alley was a true friend. So, so sorry.
Dave Skene