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DONALD MAHLEY Obituary
Ambassador DONALD A. MAHLEY (Age 71)
Ambassador Don Mahley passed away after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Husband of Julianna Stephenson Mahley for 45 years, he had a career in the U.S. Army for 27 years with work at the National Security Council and Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Later he was confirmed as the State Department Ambassador serving as Special Negotiator for Nonproliferation. His work on the protocol for the Biological Weapons Treaty, establishing the Office for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, and negotiating the recently signed Arms Trade Treaty are notable. He was also known for his love of animals, fantasy baseball, the theater world where he served on the board of directors of Synetic Theater, Chicago Cubs, and coaching the speech and debate teams at USMA, single malt scotch, vintage port and pinot noir, and above all the many friends and colleagues he knew over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741. Arrangements are pending for memorial service, burial and reception at Ft. Myer and Arlington National Cemetery. Family, friends, and colleagues may attend a viewing at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA on Thursday, March 6 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences and fond memories of Ambassador Don Mahley may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD MAHLEY
Jim McEneaney
March 31, 2014
Thank you, Don, for being a friend, and for your many kindnesses over so many years.
Mac
March 26, 2014
DON WAS A GREAT GRADESCHOOL BUDDY[\\WE WERE THE FIRST TO GET OUR WORK BOOKS DONE SO WE SPENT THE REST OF OUR 4TH GRADE CLASS BUILDING HOUSES OUT OF BOXES GODBYE FRIEND LINDA RASSNER DEVINE
Monte Binkerd
March 21, 2014
Rest in Peace Don
Jim Carson
March 17, 2014
Don was truly one of the good guys. It was an honor and privilege to work with him on a number of arms control issues in the 90's. He was greatly respected in both the policy and intelligence communities.
March 17, 2014
Dear Julianne,
Don and I were classmates in Section 11, Leavenworth. What a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this painful time. May he RIP.
Jim and Gaby Linnen
Lewes, Delaware
John Christopher
March 11, 2014
I did not know Don very well as I was a latecomer to the TCBA baseball league, but from what I've heard and read....he will be missed.
Marty Fiehl
March 4, 2014
Don was the most accomplished, organized, and punctual person I have been associated with in the last thirty years. Strong of opinion, yet always shared his ability to look at a challenge from all sides and viewpoints. He will be missed.
Michael Foughty
March 4, 2014
Don, aside from your incredible professional expertise at both ACDA and State, I will always fondly remember our hallway discussions about the live theatre. You will be fervently missed. Prayers and blessings to your family.
March 4, 2014
Don was a person that you would always remember for his humor and intensity. A truly unique man. His loyality to country was never in question. I'm glad to have known him.
Jim Goldsmith
March 4, 2014
Our time together was all too short, but will always be remembered.
Larry Smith
Eileen Vergino
March 4, 2014
Don was one of the most gracious and honest men I have ever met. He treated everyone with great kindness and was genuinely warm and caring. He will be greatly missed.
Robert Wood
March 4, 2014
A great friend for a third of a century who is certainly missed. The flags fly at half staff in Fortney, Woebegone, Grayson and other stadium around the leagues
Tom Meade
March 4, 2014
You will be sorely missed, Don. I knew your for a bunch of years and only got to meet you once but you certainly lived up to the advanced billing! May the Lord bring peace and comfort to your family in this time of grieving.
James Lafargue
March 4, 2014
Please accept my regrets on the loss of Don. I will always remember Don as a good friend and a fascinating guy.
Walt MacEachern
March 4, 2014
Your mental acuity and strategic thinking made you a tough opponent, and your loyalty and warmth made you a wonderful friend. Will miss you.
Scott Brown
March 4, 2014
We will miss you at the TCBA Don.
Michael Kane
March 4, 2014
You'll be sorely missed!! It has been my distinct honor to have known you and call you friend
Robert Braun
March 4, 2014
Don enriched my life and that of my family. He was a friend, always.
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