Harden, Donald Gene
83, of Fountain Hills, AZ passed away peacefully on March 7, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Don received a masters degree and taught history and economics at North High School in Salinas, CA, for over 20 years. He was selected as teacher of the year numerous times. He then entered real estate where he became a leader in real estate like/kind exchanges. On August 8th, 1969, Don solved the cryptogram, created by the Zodiac, a serial killer, which was published by the San Francisco Chronicle. Don enjoyed games, particularly bridge. He became a Bronze Life Master in ACBL tournament play. This man was awesome, kind, gentle, and rarely angry. He was loved. He is survived by Delia, his wife of 16 years, his daughter, Leslie Harden Harper, three grandchildren, Jessica, Sydney and Miles Harper. He is also survived by three stepsons, Mark, Tim and Mike Guilford and three step grandsons, Joel, Andrew and Robert Guilford. Don's remains will be used by "Science Care" for medical research.