Donald LeRoy Lundberg, 85 of Live Oak passed away May 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of the Yuba- Sutter area.
Donald was born May 9, 1928 in Grand Junction, CO. His family moved to Live Oak in 1930 and settled on a farm on Paseo Rd next to Sunset Moulding, which led to his career in the industry, which lasted 56 years.
Don was a veteran of the United States Navy, he served aboard the U.S.S. Mt. McKinley. A WWII amphibious command ship.
Donald is survived by Noreen & Frank Atkins (daughter & son-in- law) Yuba City; Stefanie Kailihiwa (granddaughter) Live Oak; Riley Kailihiwa (great-grandson); Leo & Margaret Lundberg (nephew) Laverne, CA; & Brenda LeBlanc (niece) & Drew (her son).
Donald was preceded by Lewis & Ethel Lundberg (mother & father), Ed Lundberg (brother) & Jan Lundberg (loving wife of 63 years).
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Vincent officiating.
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Uncle Don I love you so much, and will miss you always. As a child I remember playing beside you as you worked through the day with your many projects. There was always something you needed to do, change your oil, wash your car, tend the lawn, and we would play- you would watch and smile. Sometimes, you would stop and say something witty, and laugh. You had the most amazing laugh, and smile. In the evening when you would finally sit down, and pull out your guitar it was magical. I already miss your music...I will never understand why we've lost so much family all at once, but I guess it was decided you'd leave too so they'd have a peace keeper, love and music. Uncle Don, you truly were the sweetest man.
Brandi Smets
June 1, 2013
My Dad was such an awesome man. He was gentle, kind, compassionate and fair. I could talk to him about anything. He taught me a work ethic comparable to none and he showed me the meaning of integrity in his every thought and deed. It pains me to say good-bye, I Love You so very much. We will meet again. Love you with all my heart and soul, Noreen
May 31, 2013
I will meet You in Heaven.
Loreta Ritter--Rowe
May 25, 2013
Don was one of my first employment supervisors. He was always very kind, friendly, polite, encouraging, informative and professional. He was good at his job and good at being a supervisor. Even after all of these years, I have not forgotten him or the impact he had on my life and attitude towards work. We would sit around at lunch time and ask him questions and discuss the topic of the day. We even discussed religion, which is when I learned of his faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. At that time, he and his wife attended the local southern baptist church in Live Oak.
I recall that he took the wedding invitation my wife and I gave him 24 years ago, and gave it to his wife. For our wedding gift, he returned the invitation to us in a beautiful hand made wedding photo album created by his wife. Of course we still have it, cherish it, and will never forget him through it. I also recall him backing me up when another employee (who had been drinking on the job and was significantly impaired) I was supervising pulled a knife on me and threatened to kill me. The employee left handcuffed in the back of a patrol car never to return.
Even though I have not seen him in about 23 years or so, just knowing he is gone makes me very sad and this world will not only miss him, but needs millions of more men like him.
Boss, the thought of seeing you again makes eternity and heaven all the sweeter. I'll see ya at the house...
J. Dwayne Hodges
J. Dwayne Hodges
May 25, 2013
Uncle Don...a true gentleman. The hours of driving lessons are etched in my mind as some of the best of times. Your smile that always greeted is fondly remembered. Our coffee dates...fun. So long "Lead Foot Lundberg"...see you in heaven. With love.
Barbara Ash
May 24, 2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Appeal-Democrat Family
May 24, 2013
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