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02/01/1939
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06/04/2011
Donald Silver Obituary
SILVER,
Donald Ralph
Born February 1, 1939; went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2011. He was born in La Grande, OR.
Pastor Don served his Lord faithfully for many years with Pastor Bob Smith at Community Bible Chapel. He became a "Fishers of men" and many came to know the Lord through his service to the Lord. He was instrumental in helping those struggling with addictions and loved his ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents. Don leaves behind his beloved wife Amy and his four children Matthew (Theresa), Mead, WA. Nathan and John Silver and Heather Parker (Dave) from Marysville, WA. Stepdaughter Vicky Swanbeck, Seattle, WA and stepson Scott Swanbeck (Lauri) from Nampa, ID. Twin sister Donna Mae Johnston (Perry) of Wallawa, OR. Numerous grandchildren, one great- granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Mt. Spokane Church on Friday June 10th at 2:30. Please join us in celebrating Don's life and ministry. Well done my good and faithful servant. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mt. Spokane Church at 6311E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Mead, WA 99021. Arrangements entrusted to:
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Rhonda MacClain
June 28, 2011
Don touched many, many, many lives, including mine. The greatest thing I remember about Don was that no matter what we talked about, he would always point me back to God's Word. I love him and Amy very much. At this very moment, I'm imagining him in the very presence of our Saviour with that big ol' grin on his face and that laugh that we all loved so much.
breana jardine
June 12, 2011
dear amy,
its bree i took care of dob at the nursing home he was a very happy and nice man always giving complements and putting a smile on everyones face i really wanted to come on friday and im sorry i didnt make it don may be gone but you are far from forgotton r.i.p
Jim & Patty Labrum
June 11, 2011
Dear Amy and family,
Jim & I wanted to send you our love during your time of loss. Don & Amy were spiritual leaders during the time I was at CBC. I will never forget how Don & Amy gave their support to me while I was there, especially during difficult times. They truly care about what our Lord does. It gives me great peace knowing Don is with our Lord, face to face, as I know it does Amy and family. God bless you all, until we meet again, when we too get to go home.
LES & PAULINE McCANN
June 11, 2011
Want to pass our condolences to Dons family.
He was a great compassionate person and helped our family dearly.
We thank God for such a wonderful person.
Linda Jordan-Green
June 10, 2011
Pastor Don's faithful walk with the Lord made so many, many lives better. His blend of steadfast spiritual guidance along with his unique and wonderful sense of humor shaped a ministry that had a huge impact on Spokane. I'll never forget the men's pajama fashion show at Shadle Park. I thought I'd die laughing when Don walked on with his full breathing mask and apparatus. I am grateful for Pastor Don. His life was a real testimony of God's power, love and mercy.
Robin Chatwood
June 10, 2011
Pastor Don I only had the pleasure and previlge of knowing you a short time here on earth, but in that short time you have blessed me for the rest of my life. Your courage, compassion, and love blessed my family. I know God is saying job well done Pastor Don. Miss Amy you are a wonderful woman of God an example of what a Godly woman should be. God Bless you in this time of loss.
Mandy Mcghee
June 9, 2011
Pastor Don was a awesome man he was a faithful servant my heart goes out to his family and my prayers be with you all,He will be missed Love you pastor Don...
Yours truely Mandy Mcghee and family
Kim Collins
June 9, 2011
Pastor Don, You saved my husbands life and in turn saved mine. You will always hold a very special place in our hearts. What a blessing just knowing you. Thank you for sharing your life with us and Thanks to you, we will see you on the other side.
Love, Kim and Eddie Collins
Bob Williams
June 9, 2011
Pastor don was a great man of God. In 2001 while I was in treatment, broken, he and miss amy were there. He convinced me of something that no one up to that point had been able to do... That God still loved me. He supported me and my family for many years. I thanked him many times, for all the support he gave me. His humble reply was always the same, "it is not me, but Christ who is in me" R.I.P P.D., and thank you for showing us the way to do it
Cindi Harris
June 9, 2011
Pastor Don thank you for all of your spiritual guidance to me and my family. You were a very special angel that God sent to us, to help us along our journey in coming to know the Lord Jesus Christ. We miss you dearly and I know that you will be missed by so many people. You dear man you have touched and changed so many peoples lives in this community. You will be greatly missed. I thank God for the time that we were able to spend with you on this earth, and we know that we will see you again someday.
Love From The Harris Family: Bob, Cindi, Jeremy and Tabitha
Dawn Jamros
June 8, 2011
Pastor Don has been a presence in our family for almost 30 years. He married my husband and I and was forever supporting us and showing God's way. He will be greatly missed by us all. I hope he is in heaven with my Dad laughing and causing all kinds of trouble!
Patti Sauer
June 8, 2011
Thank you, Pastor Don, for blessing our family with your laughter, love, humor and most of all, your spiritual guidance.I have known you since I was a little girl and was so glad that you shared in the blessing of my son. You were an adopted grandparent and special friend and you will be sadly missed. This is a bittersweet loss. I know that you will be missed by many , but we are all smiling knowing that you have earned your wings and have finally met Him! We will miss you dearly, Pastor Don.
Love,
Patti, Scott , Devin and Jonah Sauer
Teresa Williams
June 7, 2011
For almost 30 years Don has been part of my life.We met at Maplewood Gardens . He lived there and I worked there. We had alot of ups and downs but he found a great friend in Bob Smith and from then on there was no stopping this man. He served his Lord and was a true christian touching so many lives. In our home is was lovingly called the "Pope". A true friend laughs with you, cries with you, and that he has done. Whenever I needed him he was there for me. I could never have a greater friend and I could never be prouder of all he did. He was a gift in my life. I always called him my "miracle" friend.I thank the Lord every day for the blessing of this man in not only my life but in the life of each of my children. Gods speed my friend. You deserve your wings. Love Teresa
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