Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Fain, Donald Howard September 16 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Donald Howard Fain
6/22/1931 9/16/2004

Don came into this world along with his twin brother on June 22, 1931 in 
Superior, Arizona. His family moved to Ventura Ca. in 1944 where he attended 
Ventura high School. In 1950 he went to serve his country in the U.S. Armys 
40th Infantry Division, he served in Korea as an Army field cook. Upon leaving 
the service he started his oilfield career in Ventura Ca. in 1953. he worked 
for various companies offshore. In 1965 he transferred to Getty Oil Co. Kern 
River Field. He continued his career in Kern County as a steam generator 
operator where he became known as the Steam Sheriff AKA (Maytag the Agitator). 
He retired in 1990 after 37 years of service. Upon retirement he showcased his 
new hobby of woodwork, where he and his wife Betty enjoyed participating in 
craft shows often accompanied by their grandson Chris. 

Don was a practical joker, fun loving, and a people person. He loved the Lord, 
his family and his puppies. He is proceeded in death by his mother Nora, and 
father Floyd Fain. Brother Cecil, daughters, Cindy, Lynette and Linda and son 
Mark. He is survived by his loving wife Betty, twin brother Douglas and wife 
Sherrie of Port Hueneme, James and wife Connie of Ventura, sisters Melba of 
Buna Texas, Justine of Lancaster, Marcia and husband Paul of Oak Glen, 
Daughters Kris of Bakersfield, Denise and husband Gary of Upton, Lori and 
husband John, son Keith and wife Lori of Bakersfield. 12 grandchildren and 7 
great grandchildren. For information concerning floral delivery and family 
information, call Ray Mish at Mission Family Mortuary, 323-3339.

A celebration honoring Dons life will be held Tuesday September 21, 2004 at 
11:30 a.m. in Calvary Bible Church Chapel, 48 Manor Dr. Family and friends are 
invited for a farewell viewing at Mission Family Mortuary, 531 California Ave. 
9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. today and Monday.

The Fain family wishes to thank Odyssey Hospice and especial Aundra DeWitt for 
that special tender care, All are Angels to us. We feel Don would like for his 
friends to know that. In his memory donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 
3701 Pegasus Dr. Suite 102 Bakersfield, Ca 93308.

The Saws & Sanders are silent tonight. The Craftsman has gone to meet the 
Master Carpenter

Mission Family Mortuary 


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