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BORN
1955
DIED
2011
Donald Satnik Obituary
He was born May 27, 1955, in Ellensburg, to Thomas and Harriet Satnik. He is survived by three brothers; Michael of Chelan, WA; Robert of Pocatello, ID; Richard of Ellensburg; nephews Keith Satnik and Eric Satnik of the Seattle area and niece, Teresa Ellis, Pasco, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by brothers Paul, Stephen and Matthew and sister Mary Watkins (Washougal, WA).
Don was the owner of The Shop auto repair garage and was noted for constructing, striking custom cars. He was a coach with the Rodeo City Rollergirls. He had been a member of the I.O.O.F. and other organizations in the Kittitas Valley.
A memorial service is scheduled at 3pm, Saturday, March 5, at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 307 1/2 N Pine, Ellensburg.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Satnik
Jeff
October 2, 2023
Still thinking about you often. I miss you brother. When I was in your presence I felt a bit safer.
Ray Malgeri
February 24, 2021
Don was the best car mechanic I ever met . . . He did considerable work on my Toyota pick-up truck which kept it running like a Swiss watch for over twenty years . . . And, aside from his professional expertise, he was a likable fellow with a pleasant demeanor and positive outlook . . . I'm glad I knew him . . .
March 7, 2011
You were a good man
Susan (Wippel) Selix
March 6, 2011
I am saddened to hear of Don's passing. My sympathies to the Satnik family. It was my pleasure to have known his parents and siblings as well. I have many wonderful memories of them! May God be with you in your time of sorrow!
Natalie Lefkowitz
March 5, 2011
Though I hardly knew Don, he was very kind to me on several occasions when I stopped by his shop with a question. He had a generous spirit, and I am sorry to hear that he is gone.
Sa`ra Earthdove-Tinker
March 4, 2011
Don always made me feel special and was endlessly kind to myself and many others. I met him around 1990, within a circle of friends, enjoying hearing him share about his life. Blessing beloved Don, may your beautiful Spirit dance to our Creator's arm. I will remember you well Don....
Thor Franklin
March 4, 2011
Don's Shop was right around the corner from my house when I moved to town in 1983, so close I could push my break-downs there by hand if need be. From the very first, Don inspired trust, confidence, and loyalty, and his willingness to talk through the options of a given problem with an ignorant layman like myself was so painstakingly gracious, I never considered looking for another mechanic. He's left the Valley way better than he found it, and there's a lot of us who'll remember and try just a little harder because of knowing him.
Ray Malgeri
March 4, 2011
You were a fine man and I always enjoyed chatting with you whenever I stopped by The Shop for a tuneup or any other car problem. You will be sorely missed.
Carolyn B. Thurston
March 3, 2011
Don, You Creative Artistic Genius, You~
I know you're remodeling old buildings, customizing old cars, building rock dams in the streams, and tending your beautiful gardens--wherever you are~in the light. Thank you for blessing our lives with your many gifts. You will be missed and loved always.
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