Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
William Mackin Obituary
MACKIN, William Donald
1937 - 2011
On April 20, 2011, W. Don Mackin passed away unexpectedly while sleeping at home in Ashland, Oregon. He was 73. He lived, worked and raised his family in Moscow, Idaho from 1963 to 1995. His public leadership included service as Mayor of Moscow and Idaho State Senator. Don is survived by his wife of 20 years, Elisabeth Zinser, his children, Brian and Darla Kaye, six grandchildren, and extended family. He touched organizations and communities, and made many friends across Idaho, Washington, Kentucky, and Oregon.
Funeral services in Oregon will be held at the Craterian Theatre in Medford on May 7 at 10:30 a.m. Services in Idaho will be held in the Administration Building at the University of Idaho in Moscow on May 15 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the University of Idaho Foundation (www.uidahofoundation.org/giving) for a Don Mackin Tree planting and the Zinser-Mackin Arboretum Endowment.
Arrangements: LITWILLER-SIMONSEN FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, OR
www.litwillersimonsen.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Mackin
1 Entry
Sherri Robson
April 27, 2011
Just found out that Don passed away. I was his secretary while he was Mayor for the City of Moscow. I have such fond memories of Don and presented him with a scrapbook at the end of his term. My heart goes out to Brian, Darla Kay and Elizabeth. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherri Robson
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in William Mackin's name
Memorial Events
for William Mackin
How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor William Mackin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
