Donald Milner Obituary

I will always remember how at lunch time he would come into the counseling conference room sit down, close his eyes and have a power nap for 20 minutes. At the end of 20 minutes up he would pop and back to class. He was a great kind math teacher at Timberview Middle school!

May Angels Guide You

Donald Paul was my first cousin. We grew up together in Republic County Kansas. We were only six weeks apart in age and spent a lot of time together with our dogs and ponies on the Washburn farm where both families lived for several years in the late 1940s. We attended the Odell country school together in the 4th grade, which Don's mother, Aunt Sarah taught. The extended Milner families were a close knit farm family spending many Sundays at our Grandparents Ray and May Milner's farm home for Grandma's chicken and noodles and all of the wonderful dishes made by our mothers and aunts. The many cousins played steal sticks and kick the can while the grown ups made home made ice cream and talked local gossip and pondered world events. Not much money but a great way to grow up. Don and I kept in touch over the years. Don and Sandi always attended Cousin get togethers at my sister Alta Mae Canvanugh's home when ever Marcia and I came back for a visit. We exchanged birthday greetings each year. The last being his phone call to me on my birthday last March. We joked that I wasn't jealous of him being the oldest anymore. I will miss him.

Blaine Milner
Columbia, Maryland

Dear Sandi, I was sorry to read of Don's passing. I thought of you two not long ago as I drove past The Centre and wondered where you were and what you were doing now. I no longer do the books for The Centre but remember back to those days. You and your family have my sincerest sympathy and I pray your fond memories help you through the rough days ahead.
Marlys Rustman
Former bookkeeper from Covalt & Assoc.

My heart sank when I heard of Don's passing. Don and I go way back to Air Academy Jr. High days. His students loved all the war stories and I also remember those cartwheels in the hall. One day at Eagleview I had a group of students run into my office saying "we think Mr. Milner might be dead". He was simply taking another one of those catnaps that he did so well.
Sandi and kids, I am extremely sorry for your loss.

Jane Shirley

My deep condolences to the Milner family on their loss of such a fine man. I did not know Don, but I have the utmost respect and admiration for his son Clark and son in law Scott, and my heart goes out to them for their loss.

My favorite memory of Mr. Milner was watching him doing cartwheels in the hallway in celebration of a student's good grade. What a fine teacher he was! Betty Daniels, Colo. Springs

I was lucky enough to work with Don for a few years. My first year, I was a litle intimidaed by him, he was a litle gruff on the outside. But I found out, as did the students, he was really a teddy bear who would give you the shirt off his back. I offer my heartfelt condolences for your loss and the loss to the community.

The Caspari Family extends the Milner Family our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy as you mourn the passing of dear Don. We are so blessed to have met him and talked with him. We know that you will definitely miss this great, great man.

Don was a great coach and a good example as an employer and neighbor. Clark, Sharon and Sandi, our prayers and thoughts are with you as you mourn his passing. We love you all! Dan and Sissy Williams

I was a counselor at Eagleview many years ago and I will always remember Don because he would come into the counseling office during his lunch break and take a 15 minute nap! I was so amazed that anyone could just fall a sleep in so short of a time. And yes he was a very very good math teacher. My husband Terry Luke also flew in Viet Nam and died 9 years ago of Agent orange so we spoke about the military very often. My regrets to you and your family.
Eunice Luke Matson

Clark and Maria, we were sad to hear the loss of your father.
Our sincere sympathy..........Ron and Vicky Gripe