Donald Joiner Obituary

Donald Eugene (Gene) Joiner passed away in his home on July 4, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. Don was born the 4th of 10 children to Paul and Margaret Joiner on March 8, 1927 in Livermore, Iowa.

The Joiners move to Colorado Springs in 1943. Don graduated from Colorado Springs High School (Palmer) in 1945. He joined the Navy in April 1945, served in the Pacific during World War II and was discharged in July 1946. After his discharge from the Navy, he attended Colorado College where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1956 and master's degree in 1961. Don was an educator and school administrator from 1956 until 1980 when he retired from Widefield School District. After retiring from public education, he was Director of Personnel for El Paso County for several years.

Don was married to Dolores (Howard) Joiner from August 29, 1948 until her death in 2006. He is survived by 3 sons, Donald, Mark, and Keven; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Phil, Richard and Larry; and 2 sisters, Phyllis and Beverly. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother an uncle. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held August 3, 2016 at 10:00 am at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.

Reception is to follow at Olympian Plaza Reception Center, 975 S. Union Blvd. There will be a private interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Cancer Center - Donor Services 1-800-822-6344.