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Donald Baxter Obituary
Don was a 1943 graduate from Palmyra High School and honorably served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. He was a partner of BF Bulk Milk Service of Hannibal, MO which provided bulk milk hauling service for the Northeastern Missouri area. He relocated to Colorado Springs in 1971 where he worked for Brookhart's Lumber and continued on with Foxworth Galbraith Lumber through 2010. During his employment with Brookhart's, he began his side business of building doghouses and became known as "the Doghouse Man", building over 4,000 doghouses.
Don enjoyed special time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing baseball in his early years and had a passion for watching the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Broncos.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys of 66 years and his 6 children James (Jeanne) of Brighton, CO, Gary of Calvert City, KY, Victoria (William) of Aurora, CO, Catherine (Howard) of Bryant, AR, Julie (Michael) of Alexander, AR and Edward (Patricia) of Colorado Springs, CO and his seven grandchildren, Justin, Jamie, Brandon, Ryan, Sara, Preston and Spencer. He is also survived by his sisters: Allene Pollitt of Florissant, MO and Margaret Skeen of Sarasota, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Herbert Baxter, Margary Hagene, Mildred Fogle and William Baxter.
Don was a friend to all and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 4PM to 7PM at the Swan Law Funeral Home. A rosary and service will be held at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church at 10:45AM on Thursday, November 13, 2014.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 or Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927 N. Logan Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
"We are the clay, you are the potter: we are all the work of your hand." Isaiah 64:8
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Baxter
November 19, 2014
Dear Gladys and family, I was very saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was a good, kind man. I apologize for not being able to attend his service. You are in my thoughts. Greg Sweetman
Tom and Bev. Betts
November 16, 2014
Don, will be missed greatly.I learned alot from his knowledge of the lumber business. He had a gentle soul.
Betty Brookhart Watt
November 14, 2014
Our family loved Don when he worked at Brookharts. He was a kind and gentle man. He made is mark building dog houses but that is not his legacy. His legacy was the man that he was. Such a gentleman. We loved you Don.
Catherine Swendsen
November 14, 2014
Dear Baxter Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know your life will be unsettled, please don't hesitate to call on us. Cat and family
Karen Porter
November 12, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our deepest sympathies are with all of you. God bless you all!
Stan Cegielski
November 12, 2014
Don was and is a great man. Full of compassion and kindness. He will be greatly missed.
November 12, 2014
Don was great man to work with through the years at Brookhart's and then Calhan Lumber. He was respected and will be missed. My sympathy to the family.
Ron Brown
Harris Family
November 12, 2014
With deepest sympathy for your loss but find peace in knowing he is with our Lord.
Barbara and Richard Scheideman
November 12, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 12, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family! May God ease your grief. With love. The Brown family
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