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Growing up, Donn had fond memories of his childhood on the west side of Colorado Springs where he resided until his death. He graduated from Palmer High School ('69) and Western State College ('73).
Donn spent most of his life working in property maintenance and management. He loved working with his hands and spending time in his yard. He will be remembered by his family, friends, and employers for his exceptional work ethic.
Donn was an avid sports fan and long-time season ticket holder for CC Hockey. He particularly enjoyed eating good breakfasts, salsa, and green chili. Donn was a regular reader of newspapers and always had multiple copies of the Independent and Westside Pioneer close by.
Those closest to him will remember Donn for his courage and determination, and his unique sense of humor will be especially missed by his friends and family.
He is survived by his children, Joe Bair and Mary Lew Bair, sister Patricia Johnson, sister Linda Caldwell (Glenn), brother Dennis Bair, sister Kerry Bair, sister Joan George (Sam), and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Bair and Marjorie Carlson, a brother in law Bill Johnson, and a nephew Benjamin George.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Historic Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829 with Rev. David Hunting officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillside Community Center or Boys & Girls Clubs of Colorado Springs.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Doug Carter
April 3, 2021
Seven Years! I was just thinking of you.
I miss you.
victor shephard
April 13, 2014
Donny was such a gentleman, I always looked forward to seeing him...
Leslye Langella-Olson
April 11, 2014
You were my first love, way back in junior high school. I am so sorry we did not continue a beautiful friendship. What great memories I have of you from 14years old until we were almost 17, rest in peace,you were a great guy.
Al Mullins
April 11, 2014
So sorry to see a old friend pass, we all must go this way, and I hope to see my old friend again, we played ball together and enjoyed each others company. Donn will be missed he was a wonderful friend and I loved the way he approached life. You will be missed I was looking forward to seeing you at our next re-union.
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John Montgomery Jr.
April 11, 2014
RIP Donnie
Vicki Lee (Schneider)
April 11, 2014
Donn, I can't believe you are gone. I just found out and it was too late to attend your services. You have touched my heart in so many ways over the years. From Kindergarten until recently we have been friends. Thank you for talking to me so many times and getting me back on the right emotional track. I love how you always made me feel special. Who am I going to talk to at King Soopers now? We called that our social hour. I will miss you so much.
I will pray for your family that they can get through this trying time. You will be truly missed. Love you! Vicki Schneider (Lee)
Ron Coca
April 11, 2014
Donn, Sorry I missed you. I just moved back to CS from San Diego. God bless you and your family. I remember we had a good time in highschool.
Nancy Yannias Luther
April 10, 2014
Joe and family, please accept my sincere sympathy. Your Dad and I reconnected from our high school days by talking Tiger Hockey at the games and at the grocery store. He was a good guy and will be missed.
April 10, 2014
Oh Yeah...I get the final word. Go DU!
:-)
Your Friend, Forever and Always
April 10, 2014
Donn, you are an important man...a very important man. You are important to me. You have taken care of my family and I for over a decade. You are important to your residents. You kept them safe, welcomed them every morning, and enjoyed the treats they cooked for you. You are important to your family...they are so proud of who you are. You are important to your church, who you gave so much. You are important to your many friends and the hundreds of people you helped out, because you could do what they could not.
You have left a big hole in our lives, my friend. God Bless.
Ron, Deb & Ashley Casalenda
April 9, 2014
Joe, our sympathy to yo, Mary Lew, and your dad's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Pena Lorenzo
April 9, 2014
I'm glad I had the opportunity to say What I thought about you just how you asked me too,it was really hard for me specially when your eyes stared to get whatery,,You where more than a friend to me,, I learned to love your big heart and to enjoy all the stories you shared with me,Donn You will forever be in my heart and yes when I look at my self in the mirrou you hunged for me right outside my room I do just like you did that day "I'M SEXY AND I KNOW IT" My the Lord give peace to your family and to us all who loved and forever miss you
Jason Parry
April 9, 2014
Don was the Maintenance Manager of the Apartment Complex i live at. Right from the very beginning of moving here, don was always there, with a warm smile that would light up the room that he was in. His unique sense of humor was a welcome to every room he entered. Don will be missed dearly, and his humor none the less. May you RIP don, as heaven needs and deserves another angel exactly like you my friend. I am praying for your family and friends who all have known you. God needs you home now.
Nancy Jetensky
April 9, 2014
The world is a little quieter and more empty now. You were a good friend, and will be truly missed by all who knew you. Rest in peace. Oh, by the way, I found the missing laundry quarters. ;)
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