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Donald Hillman Obituary

Donald E. HILLMAN August 24, 1918 ~ March 16, 2012 Seattle Native Son, Col. Donald E Hillman, USAF Pilot, WWII Ace, Nazi POW, prison camp escapee, spy, Highly decorated in military, Boeing Executive. Avid Sailor. Memorial Service to be held in the Park Shore Chapel, 1630 43rd Ave East, Seattle WA 98102 on Sunday, April 15th at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to YMCA Camp Orkila Or to the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 8, 2012.

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Nancy Smith

April 16, 2012

My dad was one of the Waldo boys that lived in the old neighborhood, and he often spoke of the great times he and his bros. had with the Hillman boys, esp. at Halloween. Take care!

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