Obit for Donald R. Westenskow

Donald Reese Westenskow
Donald Reese Westenskow 2/6/1926 ~ 7/10/2008 Donald Reese Westenskow, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, age 82, passed away July 10, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer.Born February 6, 1926 in Hiawatha, Utah to Leona Louise Hickey and John Rueben Westenskow. Married Barbara Ann Schultz on June 23, 1948 by Joseph Fielding Smith in the Salt Lake Temple. US Navy World War II Veteran, serving from 1943- 1945. Graduated from West High School and University of Utah. Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding the office of High Priest in the Melchezidek Priesthood, serving diligently in his ward and stake as well as a temple worker and Conference Center host, for five years with his sweetheart. Those who knew Don "Wes", knew him for his unfailing honesty, deep convictions, sincere integrity and dry wit. He was a great example to his children and fiercely devoted to his wife. He will be greatly missed. He was a joy in the lives of his family, friends and colleagues. Survived by wife, Barbara, sons, Steven (Karen), Lee (Annette), Todd (Amanda), daughters, Judy (Dave) Bruse, Gay Najmabadi, 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, sister, Florence (Ken) Bywater, brother, Duane (Mary) Hoskings. Preceded in death by his son, Michael "Mike". Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2008, 11 a.m. at the Brighton 10th Ward, 2327 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) Friends may call Sunday, Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal from 6 to 8 p.m. and the day of the service at the church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens, with full Military Honors. Special thanks to hospice workers, Ken, Jennifer and Wanda for their care over the last two weeks. Thanks also to Don and Barbara's friends and neighbors for their love and support. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund, Missionary Department, 50 E. North Temple Street, 3WW, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-5400. Online condolences may be made at www.cannonmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/12/2008
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