The Bakersfield Californian
Bakersfield, CA
December 19, 2005
Donald Dean Austin Aug. 7, 1932 Dec. 14, 2005 Donald Dean
Austin, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Ridgecrest California.
Born August 7, in Bristow, Oklahoma. Donald served in the
U.S. Army 1953-1955 and was a retired Tow Truck Driver. Donald
enjoyed fishing and camping. He loved taking care of his
beautiful roses. Donald also loved tinkering around in his work
shop. He will be greatly missed by all who knew, loved and
respected him.
Donald is survived by Daughter Donna and Husband Ray Cordoza
of Paso Robles, CA; Sister Ruby and Husband Jerry Childress of
Bakersfield, CA; Brother Owen D. Austin of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fiancé Tracie Webber of Ridgecrest, CA; Four grandchildren; Four
Great-Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and his two
special dogs, Scrappy and Peppie.
Donald is preceded in death by his Parents, Jessie and Arria
Austin; two Sisters, Euell Lewis and Iva Jean Green; and Son,
Gary Austin. Visitation, Monday, December 19, 2005 4:00p.m. 7 pm
at Holland & Lyons Chapel 216 S. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555.
Funeral Services to be held with Pastor Kenneth Noel
officiating. Tues., December 20, 2005 11:00 a.m. at Victory
Chapel 800 Airport Drive, Bakersfield, CA. Donald will be in our
hearts forever. Good Bye for now, Dad we all love you.
viewed online 12-18-2009 http://www.bakersfield.com/
Complied and transcribed by Zoey Fryhover, 2009.
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