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Don Staley Obituary
Oct. 6, 1961 - Jan. 24, 2015
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Donald 'Don' Blair Staley, 53, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away on January 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Staley, daughters Sarah (John) Dahlsten and Shannon Ford, father Blair Staley, siblings Lynne (Glenn) Alper and Todd (Diane) Staley, grandchildren Vera and Oscar Dahlsten, many nieces and nephews that were all very special to him. Don was preceded in death by his mother Ann Staley. Don also leaves behind his two loyal and loving Labrador Retrievers Maui and Kula who gave him tremendous joy and happiness. He will be remembered by the many who loved him, for his extremely curious and analytical mind. Don was an avid golfer, enjoyed sports, listening to music, travelling and being with friends and family. His great sense of humor, his bigger than life personality and caring and kind nature will truly be missed. A Celebration of Life service will be held February 7th at 1PM at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Donations can be made in his honor to the Humane Society at LWR
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Bob Keehn
January 24, 2025
Wow Don!! Now it's ten years since you left your family and friends for your angel's wings. It is hard to believe you have been gone that long but you are still in our thoughts.
We just lost a member of our golf group so you'll have another companion in the Memorial Garden here at LWRG&CC.
Please continue to watch over your family and friends. We miss you.
Bob
Robert E Keehn III
January 24, 2023
"Deuce", I just visited you last week in the stone garden here at LWRG&CC. I'm not sure what made me stop. I had no idea that it was seven years ago today that you went to your special piece of heaven reserved for real characters. We miss you Don and hope your watching over your family and friends. Rest In Peace My Friend
Matthew Lee
February 12, 2015
I will definitely miss you my friend. May the GOD of heaven comfort the family and give them peace. Amen
February 6, 2015
we will miss your funny ways and happy smile at Walden...so sad for you bonnie and the family
sharon and Al
February 5, 2015
To Bonnie and family,
Out heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Sincerely, Daisy and Ken Smith
Vicky & Mark Kowalski
February 4, 2015
Dear Sweet Bonnie: We wish we could be there to give you a hug and comfort you. We know how close the two of you have been. If ever there is anything either of us can do for you, night or day, PLEASE don't hesitate to call us...we will make a way. We Love You! And Dear Shannon: Although we have not had many chances to get to know you, we know this must be hard on you too...we are keeping you BOTH in our prayers.
Saj
February 4, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
February 1, 2015
Don you were one of a kind.. You will be missed at Walden. May you rest in peace. Comfort and prayers to Bonnie and your family.
Mitch and Julie Camp
Bob and Marie Keehn
January 31, 2015
Donnie, You were definitely one of a kind that will be missed tremendously by your family and friends. Thanks for the fond memories from our brief time together here in Florida. So many of us miss that smile and twinkle in your eyes.
January 31, 2015
Don you were a great friend a fantastic person with a huge personality and we will miss you forever.. We love you to the moon and back..Pete and Paula Kolp
Paul and Susan Giroux
January 30, 2015
A life well lived.... that is how we will remember you Don. Lakewood Ranch will not be the same without you.
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