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Donald Hamaker Obituary

Hamaker, Donald W., age 88, of Riverside, formerly of Santa Ana, passed away November 8, 2010. A retired Air Force Lt. Col. serving in WWII, Korea, Bay of Pigs and Vietnam, he also taught for several years in the Santa Ana school system, for Martin Aviation and for the military. Preceded in death by his wife, Joy and children Kathryn and David in the 1960's and then wife, Sharon in 2009. He is survived by daughter, Charleen Powers; grandsons, Jeff and Trevor Powers; and sisters, Nancy Rohrs and Melinda Metcalf. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at Fairhaven. FairhavenMemorial.com

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Published by Orange County Register from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2010.

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November 30, 2010

Keep 'em flyin' Colonel!!
God Speed,
Your Nephew,
Kevin Hamaker (Nampa, ID)

Dick Reger

November 14, 2010

Don taught with many of us at Willard Jr.Hi in Santa Ana, and at Santa Ana High School. I have many fond memories of Don and his family. Don was one of a kind, and we enjoyed the many stories of his experiences. We will miss you Don.

November 14, 2010

I'm very sorry to learn that Don passed away. It is good, at least, that he lived to be 88. I taught with Don at Santa Ana High School in the 70s. His wonderful personality was one of his main attributes. He is one whom I have often thought about, where he might be and doing, etc. I wish I could have had a conversation with him in the last 30 years, but, unfortunately, his whereabouts was an unknown, till now. God bless you, Don. David Hoy

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