Donald Merriman More

Donald Merriman More, 80 ESCONDIDO -- Donald Merriman More passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was born May 23, 1930 in Marshall, Michigan. Donald served his country in the U.S. Army. He received his Bachelors Degree from Michigan State in 1952, and a Masters Degree from USIU 1969. He worked in Sales from 1956 to 1969. He moved his family from Michigan to California in 1959. In 1967, decided to settle in Escondido, changed careers, and was a Middle School Teacher for 18 years. He gained great respect from administrators, fellow teachers, and all students. Don had a positive impact on his students throughout his career. Don was a member of the Delta tau Delta Fraternity at Michigan State University. He loved to play golf, travel, watch sports, read, and talk about History. He also enjoyed his family pets throughout the years. He loved his family, and had compassion for others, and a laugh that was contagious. Don was predeceased by his wife, Joy of 47 years, in 2004. He married Loretta Pittman in 2009, who survives him. His children, Mary Winter (James) of Maryland, Daniel (Shari) of San Marcos, Michael (Cheryl) of Escondido, and Douglas of San Diego; six grandchildren, Kevin and Lauren Winter, Jordan and Hannah More, Taylor and Joshua More; and his sister, Martha Morgan of Maryland, also survive him. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon on Friday, November 5, at the Lawrence Welk Village Hall in Escondido. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to CHANGE. INC., 115 Stoner Ave., Westminster, Md. 21157. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com