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Don Sharpless Obituary

January 8, 1933 - August 2, 2017 Retired Sound Mixer and Academy Award nominee, served in the U.S. Air Force. Don is survived by his loving partner, Vera, and his two daughters, Suzy (Keith), and Lynn (Jonathan), and grandson, Ethan. He was adored and loved. Funeral Service on Saturday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, California.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 11, 2017.

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9:00 a.m.

San Fernando Mission Cemetery

Mission Hills, CA

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11160 Stranwood Ave, Mission Hills, CA 91345

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