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Donald Bryan Obituary

Bryan, Donald Edward, 81, of Fullerton, passed away on March 10, 2009. Born on November 16, 1927 in Garden Grove, Don was a lifelong Orange County resident. He graduated from Fullerton High School, San Jose State and Cal State Long Beach. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the El Bekal Shriners and Free Masons. Before retiring he worked as the Project Manager for the city of Fountain Valley. He is preceded in death by his wife, Grace and son, Gary. He is survived by daughter, Sue Van Dyke; son-in-law, Russell (of Anaheim), and grandson, Randy Van Dyke of Fullerton. Don spent his free time on hobbies such as cooking, electronics and woodworking. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 19 at Memory Garden Memorial Park in Brea at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Memory Garden Memorial Park

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Published by Orange County Register from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2009.

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Cliff Bonner

March 20, 2009

Don was a friend of about 60 years and will be missed. In recent years we would meet about once a month and catch up on his recent home projects. RIP Don.

Connie Van Horn

March 14, 2009

I have posted Don's obituary on the Fullerton Union High School All-Alumni blog so that more of his classmates may see it.
Connie Stafford Van Horn, FUHS '53

Susan Musselman

March 14, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Don's passing. I got to know him during my walks around the block with my dog, Buddy. Many times Don would be standing in front of his home with his cute little puppy, Peanut. We would chat about many things and I always enjoyed these visits. I will miss seeing him and his friendly smile.

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