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Donald Reese Westenskow

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Donald Westenskow Obituary

Donald Reese Westenskow 2/6/1926 ~ 7/10/2008 Donald Reese Westenskow, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, age 82, passed away July 10, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer.Born February 6, 1926 in Hiawatha, Utah to Leona Louise Hickey and John Rueben Westenskow. Married Barbara Ann Schultz on June 23, 1948 by Joseph Fielding Smith in the Salt Lake Temple. US Navy World War II Veteran, serving from 1943- 1945. Graduated from West High School and University of Utah. Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding the office of High Priest in the Melchezidek Priesthood, serving diligently in his ward and stake as well as a temple worker and Conference Center host, for five years with his sweetheart. Those who knew Don "Wes", knew him for his unfailing honesty, deep convictions, sincere integrity and dry wit. He was a great example to his children and fiercely devoted to his wife. He will be greatly missed. He was a joy in the lives of his family, friends and colleagues. Survived by wife, Barbara, sons, Steven (Karen), Lee (Annette), Todd (Amanda), daughters, Judy (Dave) Bruse, Gay Najmabadi, 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, sister, Florence (Ken) Bywater, brother, Duane (Mary) Hoskings. Preceded in death by his son, Michael "Mike". Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2008, 11 a.m. at the Brighton 10th Ward, 2327 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) Friends may call Sunday, Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal from 6 to 8 p.m. and the day of the service at the church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens, with full Military Honors. Special thanks to hospice workers, Ken, Jennifer and Wanda for their care over the last two weeks. Thanks also to Don and Barbara's friends and neighbors for their love and support. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund, Missionary Department, 50 E. North Temple Street, 3WW, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-5400. Online condolences may be made at www.cannonmortuary.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jul. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Westenskow

15 Entries

Jerry Billings

July 14, 2008

Dear Barbara
With so many years as neighbors and friends it is with great sorrow to have Don pass on. You two have always been a great support to me with the many things I went through. To have seen and talked with you both later on Temple Square was just the icing on the cake. You, Don and all your family are the greatest and thanks again for your special friendship. Jerry with Carol added Billings

Vance Eggers

July 14, 2008

Barbara & Family, I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. I heard after the funeral was already over. I worked with Don for 20 + years and his wit and yes, intelligence, always surprised me. He was very funny and very sharp. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Vance

Jannette Koning

July 14, 2008

Dear Karen and Steve and family,
I sorry for your loss.
I wish you strength, and comfort in the days and years to come, may God be wish you at this time.
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Teresa Perry

July 14, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Teresa & Sheri (Darlene's daughters)

Carolyn Campbell

July 13, 2008

Dear Barbara,

We have greatly appreciated the opportunity to be your neighbors during the past fifteen years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.

Sincerely,

Griff and Carolyn Campbell

Shirlyn Watson

July 13, 2008

I justs wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. My limited experience with Bro. Westenskow was greatly appreciated, he is a very thoughtful, loving man, I know you will all sorely miss him. God bless all of you at this time.

Steve Brown

July 13, 2008

Don's Family
I was lucky enough to work with Don at BC/BS for 6 years. He was a good auditor, a honest man, and so darn funny. We will miss him.

Boyd & Irma Chapman

July 12, 2008

Dear Westenskow family:
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Don was a great "study group" friend and he will be missed.

Tom and Rae Crocker

July 12, 2008

Don,
We love you and Barbara and are so thankful for the opportunity to have been involved in your life.

Elder Ted & Sister Pat Stagg

July 12, 2008

Barbara & Family: It was my great pleasure to know Don, be his neighbor and work with him for a few years. A giant of a man. A great example to all. We love you and you'll all be in our prayers. May Fathers comforting Spirit be with you at this time.

Richard Roberts

July 12, 2008

Barbara,
We were saddened to learn of Don's passing. He was a great neighbor co-worker and friend. Our love, Helen & Dick Roberts

Ken & Ann Rigby

July 12, 2008

Dear Barbara & Family

we are sad to hear the passing of a dear friend and co-worker at the Conference Center,we enjoyed working with the both of you and loved Don's dry whit and enjoyed going out to eat on Mondays after working most of the day. We know that he is at peace. we loved him dearly. So Barbara take care we will talk later
our Love
Ken & Ann Rigby

Heidi (Westenskow) Bulfer

July 12, 2008

I love you dearly Grandpa, and I will miss you greatly. You were a great grandfather and a great man. You were a great example to me and all that knew you.

Scott Kaye Law Family

July 12, 2008

Aunt Barbara & Family, We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Don, you are in are thoughts and prayers.Love to all.

Duane Mary Hosking

July 12, 2008

Barbara & Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayer's we love you.

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