Cowlitz County WA Archives Obituaries.....Newton,  Donald Dean 	  February 8, 2006
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Published in The Daily News on 2/11/2006.    www.tdn.com/obits
	
Donald Dean Newton, age 65 of Kelso, WA died on February 8, 2006 in Longview, 
WA. 

He was born on January 24, 1941 in Ellensburg, WA to Wayne & Clara Maw 
(Nappier) Newton. He lived in Cowlitz County for 46 years. Don graduated from 
RA Long High School in 1958.In 1989 Don married Jania Kerr Newton in Kelso, WA. 
As the shipping supervisor at Reynolds where he worked for 30 years, he would 
always get to work hours before starting time and get everything done before 
others arrived. This allowed the day for him and his co-workers to run 
smoothly. Don was enlisted in the US Navy from 1958-1963 as a Radio Operator 
during Vietnam. He was on the USS Kearsarge: the ship that picked up Astronaut 
Neil Armstrong. Don was a very loving, caring honest man. Who always gave 110% 
of himself at what ever he set out to accomplish.

Don was survived by wife, Janice Newton of Kelso, WA; son, Ken Knee of 
Longview, WA; daughter, Victoria Reese of Sammamish, WA; brother, Bill Foster 
of Sponkane, WA. He also had 3 grandchildren.

 He is preceded in death by his son, Greg Knee; a sister, Betty and his mother.

He enjoyed working in the yard, wood working, football, reading, travel, loved 
cars~detailing cars, fishing, and gaming.At home Don enjoyed keeping the cars 
detailed at all times. Planting colorful flowers in the spring and making the 
landscaping beautiful and serene. He enjoyed wood crafting gifts for friends. 
He enjoyed cooking and entertaining. Whether Don was in Washington or Arizona 
he was a loyal Elks member, where he held a 30 year membership. He looked 
forward to each of their events. Don loved to travel and would make friends 
everywhere he went. Don was a caring and loving husband. He was a genuine man 
with a sincere love and concern for the health, and welfare of his family and 
friends.Don was a wonderful friend and husband we will truly miss him. 

A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, February 10, 2006 at the Kelso-
Longview Elks Lodge.

In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the Kelso Longview Elks Memorial 
fund at 900 Ash st, Kelso, Washington 98626 

Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home will handling the arrangements. 	


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