Coach Don Hastings

Mr. Hastings, Thank you for being a great Gentleman! You were a great coach and teacher at Garfield High School. I had you for Driver's Education. Thanks for making it easy to learn while making us laugh during your teachings. Thanks for being part of OUR BULLDOG FAMILY! Your memory will live on in all of our lives! Condolences to all of your family. May Your Soul Rest in Paradise!

I was very sorry to read the obituary in the LA Times for Don. It brought back many memories while I was a student at Garfield High School. Don was my Tennis Coach in 1959-1960. I was not a very good player at the time, but he never gave up trying to help me improve my game. He wanted to give "the boys from East los Angeles" a chance to see a real Tennis tournament by taking us to the Los Angeles Tennis Club in Hancock Park.
I also became a teacher, and met him again while teaching Driver...

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the broken hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2) With heartfelt sympathy

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the broken hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)
With heartfelt sympathy

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My deepest sympathies for your loss. God knows your tears and may it bring comfort knowing that he cares. Psalm 116:1, 2.