Don's battle with Alzheimer's and bladder cancer ended on Wednesday night, May 6, 2020. He passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends as he peacefully embarqed on his new adventure, to be with his Lord and Savior.

Don was born in Virden, Ill in 1935. He worked at Sangamon Electric in Springfield, Ill for over 25 years. In 1975 he moved his family to Henderson, NV where he worked at the Sahara Hotel on the Las Vegas strip for over 15 years as the Director of Loss Control.

A kind and generous soul, he would give you the shirt off his back and the last dollar in his pocket. He had a soft spot for anyone less fortunate or down on their luck.

A loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Don is preceded in death by his daughter Debra Omara. He is survived by his remaining four children, Doug(Marsha) Farmersville, IL. Daryl Auburn, IL. And twins Denise & Diane Henderson, NV. Don has 12 Grandkids and 15 Great-Grandkids.

Don is also preceded in death by his Mother Grace, sister Colleen and brothers Bill and Dude. He is survived by his sister Shirley and 3 brothers, Glen Jr, James and Carl(Myrna).

The family would like to thank Seasons Hospice for the many wonderful people that made up the team that got them through til the very end.

The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to Seasons Chaplain Steven who was there to guide them thru those last hours.

Thank you to Carol for always being there to help the girls with anything Don needed and for helping to bring him home for his final days.

Special thanks to Diane & Joe, Ashley & Greg, Denise & Michael and the many people that helped along the way.

Don was in the hospital for over 2 months during Covid19 which prevented visitation. That's when the family devised a plan and with everyone's help, they brought him home. For four days, Don was surrounded by love and kindness. He was alert and talking and joking. He was not alone!! 

Thank you to all the gracious and wonderful people that helped give Don a peaceful passing.