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Don Michael Hart

Don Hart Obituary

DON MICHAEL HART Passed away July 2, 2008 in Riverside, California at the age of 71 yeas. Born in Chicago, Illinois he has lived in Riverside for 49 years. Mr. Hart served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps receiving an honorable discharge. Don met the love of his life, Nancy, in 1958 and they married in 1959. He brought her flowers every week after pay day. He worked for Kaiser Steel for 18 years as a parts man. Don was also a painter and began his own painting business and was very successful, retiring after 25 years. Don and Nancy raised three children whom he adored also and enjoyed the grandchildren as they came along. Don was Nancy's champion always helping her in her campaigns and her most staunch supporter. He also liked to travel with Nancy, his music and to tinker. Mr. Hart is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy. Loving father of Vickie Zwart and husband Mark of Colorado and Tracey Fernandez and husband Ralph of Riverside, CA, Nickolas Michael Hart and wife Gayle of Ohio. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Dear brother of Walley Johnson of Montana, Arlene Skelly and Susie, both of Illinois. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Faith Community Church, 4750 Challen Ave., Riverside, CA. A gathering of family and friends following the services in the Fellowship Hall. Interment at 1:30 p.m. in Crestlawn Memorial Park with U.S. Marine Honors. The family requests contributions be made to Alvord Education Foundation, Box 73, 10365 Keller Ave., Riverside, CA 92505 or Riverside Community Health Foundation for Arlanza Clinic, 4445-A Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA, 92501 www.rchf.org, in lieu of flowers in Don's memory. ARRANGEMENTS Entrusted To The Care Of Riverside, CA. (951) 785-4071

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2008.

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katrina Lytle

July 10, 2008

Dearest Nancy,
I am praying for peace in your heart .
I always loved you both and your children very much. The fun the laughter and the tears we shed many times together.
Wow grandchildren. How blessed you both were.
The biggest of hugs to all of you.
God's blessings for you each and every one.
Trina Lytle

Barb Heers-Ulrich

July 9, 2008

I had the honor of serving with Nancy on the Alvord School Board and Don was always their for Nancy and attended several of our functions. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I know that Don will be missed and I am truly sorry for their loss.

The Employees at Dave's Wheel Alignment

July 8, 2008

To Nancy,Family and Friends,
Sorry to hear of Dons passing and wish everyone strength and peace in your time of mourning.

Krissy Flores

July 8, 2008

His love for his grandchildren was obvious and his crush on his sweetheart Nancy was adorable.
Mr. Hart was such a card, I cannot remember ever an encounter with him that he didn't make me laugh. He will be missed!

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