Donald Anderson Williams

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Donald Williams Obituary

Donald Anderson Williams passed away on January 20, 2007 at the Village at Skyline Nursing Facility. Donald was born to Harry and Katie (Anderson) Williams in Kingman, Kansas on April 17, 1916. When he was two years old his family moved to southwest Idaho. Don and his family lived in Parma and Caldwell. He graduated from Caldwell High School and the College of Idaho (now Albertson College) in Caldwell. He married Elizabeth Hawkes on June 30, 1940 in Boise, Idaho. They had two children: John and Suzanne. Elizabeth Hawkes Williams passed away in 1955. On May 25, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan Don married B. June Ericson from Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts, who was serving as the Principal of a DOD elementary school in Washington Heights. Don received many medals for his service in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. After 36 years in the Army, Don retired as a Colonel in 1969 at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Don and June moved to Norwell, Massachusetts in 1975 and to Colorado Springs in 1996. Don was a member of Broadmoor Community Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars #4051, Scottish Rite and York Rite Masons, Al Kaly Shrine, the Legion of Honor, National Sojourners Pikes Peak #293, and the Heroes of '76. He was also a member of the Sons of Norway in Colorado Springs. While in Massachusetts, he was a member and past president of the Norwell Kiwanis. Don was predeceased by his parents; his sister: Ruby; and his brother: Dane. He is survived by his wife: June; his son: John (Sharon) Williams of Littleton, Colorado; his daughter: Suzanne (Michael) Graves of Los Altos Hills, California; granddaughters: Chris (Robert) Hughes of Littleton, Colorado, Kathy (Daniel) Battleson of Greeley, Colorado, Katie Graves of Westminster, Colorado; grandson: Scott Graves of Portland, Oregon; and his four great-grandchildren: Sarah and Aaron Hughes, Alex and Megan Battleson; as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. A funeral service will be 2pm, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Avenue in Colorado Springs. Interment will be 1pm, Thursday, January 25, at Ft. Logan National Cemetery (area C) in Denver. Memorial contributions may be made to the Broadmoor Community Church UCC, 315 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, Al Kaly Shrine Club Transportation Fund, 6 South 33rd, P.O. Box 1574, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 23, 2007.

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Phyllis & Bruce Allen

January 27, 2007

We will always remember our visits with Uncle Don and Aunt June with great pleasure. Even though we were not able to spend a great deal of time together, we had much love for him throughout our growing up years and later when we visited him as adults. We will miss him, but we will celebrate his life.

Betty Williams

January 24, 2007

Even though, I'm only married into this family. Uncle Don was a very big part of my life. I would,love his & Aunt Junes visits,and the dinners. He would sit and tell some of the greatest camping stories to us about Harold,himself and Dane. I'll treasure these memories of him and so many more .Our kids loved him so much, Debbie& Jeff. Till we meet again Uncle Don, We Love You!

Elizabeth Smith

January 24, 2007

Great Uncle Don, and I do mean great! I always enjoyed our visits with him and Aunt June, they were always so happy and kind, even as a young child this impressed me the most. What a wonderful larger than life man! I'm so happy for the sweet moments.

Mary Beaver

January 23, 2007

Uncle Don was a favorite person of ours growing up. I loved his funny facial expressions and comments. He always wanted to take care of everyone and provide for them such as a good meal and a good time. We had a lot of respect and not a little awe. It seemed that Uncle Don could handle everything! We will always see him and his attributes in John and Sue. It is fun to enjoy the family characterictstics we all in herited! Love to you all.

Dana Didericksen

January 23, 2007

Your husband, and father, our Uncle Don, provided us with many enjoyable visits. We loved him and have many fond memories of special breakfasts, backyard barbecues, and fly fishing trips to the wonderful Idaho mountains. One special memory was riding the Roll-O-Plane, yes, indeed, with Uncle Don and Dad. I was nestled between them, and when we were stuck on top for awhile, we watched the Caldwell Rodeo. I am sure neither of them wanted to ride, but it was more than likely a brother's dare !

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