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Donald Rae Obituary
Donald A Rae
He is preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly.
He is survived by his parents, Sid and Joan Rae; his sister, Barbara Johnson; brother, Kenneth Rae; half-brother, Larry Crawford; and many neices and nephews.
Don's passion was his classic cars, all Mopars, and was a long time member of Mopars Unlimited.
A memorial mass will be announced at a later date.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, February 18, 2007, at the Everett Eagles.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Rae
SUZIE CARTR
February 23, 2007
DON, WHAT A GUY. YOU HAVE SUCH A PURE VOICE AND A VERY BRIGHT SENSE OF HUMOR. GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED YOU SOONER RATHER THAN LATER. FOLLOW HIS PLAN AND HELP THOSE OF US YOU LEFT BEHIND. WE MISS YOU.
5/2006 Returning from Wms. Lk. Canada; Don's blue Baracuda
Brenda Gettman
February 20, 2007
My prayers go out to Don's family and friends. We will all miss your humorous stories, Don. You always made me laugh. Whenever I approached you to say "hello", you always met me with a hug and replied, "I'm doing just fine, now, darling". I will miss that.
I'll never forget our trip to Williams Lake, Canada. We stayed up late, drinking Corona, while you entertained us with your stories and singing. We never did play that game of cribbage. You owe me a game buddy.
I'm submitting a picture of our mopars all lined up when we stopped along the road for a break, to stretch our legs and take in the beauty of Canada. For those of you that don't know, Don's car is the second one, the blue Baracuda.
Until we meet again, dear friend, may the sound of your laugh and your mopar ring in heaven, as well as, in our hearts.
Nick Douglas
February 19, 2007
Don, you were a great guy. I had alot of fun with you in Vegas this past year. I'll always remember you telling the funniest jokes I'd ever heard. Probably the greatest time i'll always remember of you was the day everyone was leaving Vegas to come back home, and a bunch of us were standing in the parking lot of a hotel, and you did the greatest power brake burnout, especially in a rental car MOPAR. "Drive it like it's a rental car". We'll always remember you and your in our hearts forever. I hope your in MoPar Heaven.
Jim Sabol
February 19, 2007
I have never known a man more dedicated to his family & friends, or to this hobby, than Don Rae. He was a good friend, and I will miss that over-the-top personality. You were truly one of a kind! RIP my friend.
Kelly Frankenbery
February 18, 2007
What can I say, Don Rae was a man full of life and never afraid to come up to anyone on the side of the street, shake your hand and say hello...how are you doing. A very cool person and will always be remembered as such. Were all going to miss you budy and god speed. RIP my friend.
Kelly
John
February 18, 2007
What can be said about Don.That has not already been said? He was a great Brother in Crist and alot of fun .And will miss him and alot of people at Boeing. God Bless And God Be with you all
Greg Peck
February 18, 2007
Brother Don you will be missed. We had just gotten to know you over the last several years that you attended our Mopar meetings in Burlington. You were always upbeat and could tell a story better than anyone. You would have us laughing so hard we'd have tears in our eyes, like we do now. It was great to know you and we will all miss you dearly. Mopar to ya, Greg Peck
Bob Morton
February 18, 2007
Don, Thanks for sharing your Passion.
The Mopar world will miss you.
"LIGHT 'EM UP!!!"
Devin Hogan
February 17, 2007
What can be said about Don that has not already been said? He will be missed by many here at Boeing.
Peter Holbrook
February 16, 2007
I met Don 10 years ago at a Mopars Unlimited club meeting. We shared the passion for our car hobby. Don lived his life to the fullest with unbounded enthuisiasm. I enjoyed knowing him. I will miss him.
Jack Capeloto
February 16, 2007
Don was not only a great worker but a great friend too. Don had fast cars and a fast tounge. He would have a quick funny comeback before I was even finished talking. His excellent and humorous personality will always have a special place in my heart. Don, you have and always will make me very proud. You are one of a kind! Rest in peace my friend!
Jack Capeloto
February 16, 2007
Don was a great friend and a great employee. His humorous comments I will carry with me always. He did not have to work hard to make others smile. Don, you had fast cars and a fast tounge, no matter what was said you had a comeback before I was even finished! I miss you buddy! You have, and always will make me proud. Rest in peace my friend!
Lynn Sherson
February 16, 2007
Each of us exist for a mere fraction of time. The relatively short we are here we make lasting impressions. I am fullfilled with the memory of Don since 1966 when we were just 13 and 14 years-old. In my 54 years I can say I have only had but three people classified as "best-friend." Don was one and more, he was my best-man and Godfather of my son David. We will miss him, but our memories of him will live on in us all.
Glenn Polenske
February 15, 2007
Rest in peace my friend. The struggle is over. Don was my partner in crime for over 40 years. A true man among men. He lived his life on his own terms. Robust yet gentle. I will miss his kind smile and gentle way.
Rey Lobo
February 15, 2007
Being with Brother Don on 2nd shift was always a joy when he was doing his work in the standard crib he would always say to me SGT LOBO and my reply to him hey Sergeant Major so that always brought a smile to the both of us being veteran, yea Brother you'll be miss here but I can hear that mopar motor in Heaven. God Bless
geo Heckle
February 15, 2007
It is difficult to tell you how deeply I feel about Don's untimely death. Don was loved by all his co-workers here at Boeing, and his friendiness cheered us all.It was a privilege to have know him so well, and I will never forget his thoughtfulness and kindness.I remember him telling me "lose the zero and get a hero" He was proud of his Cuda and Mopar all the way! He will be greatly missed. With great personal sorrow. I ask to share your loss and extend my heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely,
Elaine Griffis
February 15, 2007
Don was a joy to work. He made my time on 2nd shift fun and musical. I always knew he was in the room even if I could not see him by his humming or his laugh. And going for a ride in his car was always fast and fun. He will be missed by his fellow Boeing workers.
jerry menzies
February 15, 2007
Don was always a great guy to have around on second shift, he had a lot of mopar stories to tell. He will be missed by many.
Robin Chandler
February 14, 2007
What a very sad surprise. Don always put a smile on my face! He will be truely missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Greg Graham
February 14, 2007
The news of Don's departure hits hard. The Seattle musclecar community lost a friend with his passing. Don always expressed interest in other's projects and supported their endeavors in the hobby--even if they drove Chevies or Fords!
Thanks for the Sure-Grip marks you left while you were here...they are impressive, and will remain for a long time.
Karie Storle
February 14, 2007
Wow what can you say about a guy like Don? Always happy and cheerful with a great attitude towards life. You will be missed. And although you were taken to soon, I'm sure you're still driving to fast and loving every minute of it.
Karie and Ken Storle
randy carroll
February 14, 2007
Don you will be missed dearly as you could always hear don way before you could see him.May your body rest in the mind's of your friend's and family and your sole fly high in heaven
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