Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Derryberry , Don M.  October 26, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Derryberry, Don M.     
 
Don M. Derryberry 
Lieutenant Commander USNR 
Services: Tues., Nov. 1, 10:00 a.m. 

Lieutenant Commander Don M. Derryberry, USNR (ret), reported to a new duty 
station with the Lord on October 26, 2005 in Phoenix, leaving his widow, 
Trish. Also surviving are sons, Kevin Derryberry of Phoenix, AZ; Patrick 
(Sonia) Derryberry and Michael Derryberry of Bakersfield, CA; and his 
stepchildren, Mark Fabiano of Gulfport, MS; Brian (Jennifer) Fabiano of 
Phoenix, AZ; and Donna (Terry) Lucchesi of Livermore, CA; grandchildren, 
Sheena, Ashley, Christopher, Brandon, Robbie, Desiree, Tony, Veronica and 
Joshua will miss their Grampy. Born in Los Angeles, May 8, 1935, to George and 
Edna Derryberry, Don resided in Phoenix, AZ since 1970 after living his 
earlier years in Bakersfield, CA. He graduated from East Bakersfield High 
School and attended Bakersfield College. He enlisted in the Navy Reserve in 
February of 1965, retiring in April of 1995 after a little more than 30 years 
of service. He volunteered to be called to active duty in 1969 for service 
with the Seabees in Vietnam. He was advanced to Commissioned Officer status 
while serving as a Senior Chief Storekeeper, very proud of being a Mustang and 
a Vietnam veteran. Don also was retired from Mervyns Dept. Store. Long an 
aficionado of the shooting sports after competing on a Navy rifle team for 
several years, Don volunteered many hours at the Ben Avery Range as a range 
safety officer. He was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and 
held the rating of NRA Certified Firearms Instructor in several disciplines. 
He was also an American Legion member. Don was a member of First Baptist 
Church. He was predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Tracy; and his brother, 
Jerry. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 1st, 10:00 a.m., 
at First Baptist Church, 7000 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix, Arizona, followed 
by a 1:00 p.m. graveside service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 
23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. 

Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary (480) 502-3378 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 10/30/2005.  


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