Donald E. Dillon

Donald Eugene Dillon passed away peacefully after a long illness on Oct. 23, 2013. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra Dillon, his brothers, Lawrence Dillon and Charles Dillon, Jr. and his brother-in-law, Edward Heiberger. Donald was born to Lawrence Delfel and Irene Hull in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Dec. 14, 1940. His father passed away when he was an infant. He was adopted several years later by the only father he ever knew, Charles Lester Dillon Sr. when he married Donald’s mother Irene.

Donald spent most of his life in the central valley of California where he worked as a machine operator, turkey rancher, pig rancher and cab driver. He moved to Washington in 2001 to be near his brother-in-law and his nieces. While on Whidbey Island he worked for several years for Good Cheer as a volunteer and an employee and was a cab driver until his illness. Donald always had a smile and was willing to help when needed. He will be missed by his nieces Deborah (Douglas) Holbert, of Greenbank, Sandra Davis of Sedro-Woolley and his nephews, Edward and Ronald Dillon of Lodi, Calif. He will also be missed by his dear friend, Shirley Lovern and his dog, Ester.

At Donald’s request there will be no service but for those wishing to remember Donald in a special way, the family suggests donations in his memory to Good Cheer.