Donald Eaton Knowles, 81, passed away May 1, 2015 in Seattle, Wash. He was born September 26, 1933 in Darrington, Wash. and lived in the area all of his life. Don graduated from Darrington High School in 1951 and was then drafted into the Army in 1953. Following his service in the Army, Don started work in the timber industry and continued employment in the logging industry all of his life. Don was a partner in R&K Logging until 1971. He then went to work for G&D Logging/Summit Timber until he retired in 2002. During retirement he enjoyed playing horse shoes, reading, fishing, watching all types of sports and cutting firewood, but most of all, his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ione Knowles; and sister, Jackie Swilling. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Knowles; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Laura Knowles of Darrington; daughter and son-in-law, Laresa and Ryan Boyd of Arlington; grandchildren, Cassidy, Natalie, Brian, Alexis, Misty, Amanda; and numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 and 14, 2015, 12-5 p.m. at Weller Funeral Home, 327 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. A Grave Side service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Darrington Cemetery, with a dinner following at the Darrington Community Center.
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To Betty & Family, Thinking of you in your time of pain. Just know that Don will be surely missed in the landscape of life around here...
Jerry McCaulley & family
May 30, 2015
Our condolences and prayers to Betty and family member"s,friends reference the passing of Don. Duane/Sherri Sanford
May 27, 2015
Though I only knew him less than 10 years I remember him fondly and with great appreciation for having known him.
His intellect and fun giving perspective on life is one that we can treasure always.
Bob Wolf
May 24, 2015
So very sorry to hear this. Trusting that your abundant good memories will help sustain you, Betty, and your family, know that you are on my mind and in my heart.
Merlene Tibbets Buller
May 19, 2015
My sympathies to all the family. A sweet man indeed!! I got to know Don more by seeing him at the library!! I really enjoyed watching him enjoying his retirement!!
angie Brown
May 13, 2015
Dear Betty and family, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. I too like others enjoyed my visits with Don. Prayers to all of you.
Tom and Jody Petersen
May 13, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I would enjoy talking with Don while visiting my mother at Summit Timber. My prayers to all his family.
Tracy Prior (Riddle)
May 13, 2015
Sorry to hear this Betty and family. I've known Don since I was a little girl. John also knew and liked him as they interacted in their work lives. If we were closer, we would definitely come to the service.
Nancy Bascom
May 12, 2015
Our condolences to Betty and families. I always enjoyed visiting with Don when we would see each other around town. Will miss him. Treasure your memories.
Ralph & Irene Kuntz
May 12, 2015
To the Knowles family, We are sending our love and prayers to. All of you. Son worked with Dad for years and when dad got sick Son was one of his friends that took the time to stop and say. Hello and visit. I know he will be missed by many as he touched many in Darrington. Our prayers are with you all. Frances, Nancy and Teresa Cabe
May 12, 2015
Again Darrington has lost one of the treasured people. My memories are so clear, so many years of knowing Don, may the memories of Don comfort his family, he will always be remembered. RIP Don, your job here is done.
Judy O'Connor
May 12, 2015
So sorry to hear about Don. He was a good friend and I had the privilege of working with him for two years at G&D. God bless and comfort all his family.
WILLARD & DEBEI MASSINGALE
May 12, 2015
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