Donald E. Timmons, 86, passed away October, 30, 2015 surrounded by family at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Olathe, KS.
He was born Dec. 29, 1928 to Raymond D. and Pauline “Fern” Timmons in Springhill, KS. He graduated from Springhill High School in 1946.
He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. A member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Olathe, a WWII veteran, SSgt USAF in Alaska he served Aug 2, 1946-Aug 1, 1949. He married Mary Louise (Paulsen) Aug 9, 1952. He was a self-employed accountant for many years, and worked up to the very last year.
He and Mary were Royals season ticket holders for many years. He enjoyed coaching and watching the boys play ball and also enjoyed farming, reading the Wall Street Journal and The Baron’s.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise, parents Raymond and Fern and his sister Dorothy.
He is survived by his sons; Rick (Heidi Smith) Timmons, and Phil (Connie) Timmons, sister; Ilene (Bill) Fater, 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Paul’s Catholic Church.