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Donald McNames Obituary

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DONALD "DONNIE" LEE MCNAMES
November 5, 1961 October 31, 2019
Donald Lee McNames was a beloved father, brother, and friend who passed away October 31, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He was born in Burns, Oregon to the late James and Jean (Hibberd) McNames. Being the son of an Air Force police officer allowed for Donnie to see many different parts of the US. Colorado Springs would be the place the Mitchell High School graduate called home and would be where he opened his mechanic shop, Wagon Works.
Donnie had a strong love for cars, and made numerous lifelong friends building, owning, and working on race cars. He enjoyed spending his free time on the golf course, dance floor, but his favorite was the roof of a houseboat at Lake Powell.
He is survived by his daughters, Paige Art-McNames and Nicole Hyatte; son, Sean McNames; sister, Tammy McNames; brother, James "Jimmy" McNames, Jr.; and countless friends that he considered family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Nov. 17, 2019.

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Jenny

February 9, 2026

Not sure what to say; it´s been 7 years; I knew something happened when his Wagon Works sign was gone and no cats around; he was my skating buddy; he will be missed; hell of a nice guy

Dimitri Peros

January 30, 2025

Met Donny back in 1978. We used to Cruz Nevada Ave back in the day just heard about his passing RIP my friend

dave maynard

February 18, 2020

WOW i just found this out!!! Donnie and I go WAY BACK some 30+ years and had an in treating relationship! We helped each other out of troubling situations, mine with car repairs, his with his shop situation. He rebuilt a pickup truck motor for me and I built his old shop space! we connected at least once each year or so and always had good times at lunch or breakfast! Such a talented guy that will be deeply missed...
Dave

Donna Cruz

November 22, 2019

Tammy OMG please call me. 719-367-2955 I can't believe this.

rick ballard

November 17, 2019

Donnie old friend we had some good times when we were young.

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