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Donald Albertson

Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Albertson, Donald Albertson, Donald Ray "Sack" Brooklyn, MI (formerly of Ypsilanti) Age 73, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born May 31, 1943 in Ypsilanti, the son of Albert F. and Valerie (Timoshik) Albertson. He was a 1961 graduate of Willow Run High School and retired from Ford...

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I remember the Christmas cards he sent mom, dad, and my brother Wayne every year, in fact, we became concerned for Zach's health when it didn't come last Christmas. Zach will be missed by those who knew him.

Well its been awhile with out Don and now it's noticed . The first card of the year Christmas card . Always getting a letter and call about what's really going on lol . Been putting some coins in the new collection books you got me .
Your missed Don

ound out today that "Sack" died. He is well remembered as a beloved coach for our youth track team in Ypsilanti, Michigan, back in the 70s. RIP

Awe Sack, he was very close to my uncle Wayne Tarpley which is how I came to know him. I really can't remember a thanksgiving dinner that he wasn't there. He loved getting into the debates that the Tarpley's were so famous for. Sorry for your loss. He ran the race here that eventually had a finish line but, now is in a place he can run forever and never tire.

So sad
We all loved him
My father enjoyed talking with him.

Very dear friend of many years to my brother Wayne Tarpley. They Sack & Wayne ventured off on a cross country bike trip together back in the days (60's) when cycling wasn't the "in thing" to do. Good/kind/gentle man and he will be missed yet NEVER forgotten by all who knew him,, Tarpley family

My heart goes out to the family ... I know everyone, family and friends will miss him . Being his cousin I can remember being on the lakes with him till he visited me in my home in Hawaii ( twice) . Don worked hard and played hard in his sports . He was so passionate . I learned from Don he did what he wanted with such joy . Hard worker , good at sports , unbelievable conversationalist what didn't he know about any sport . And then his kindness . I will cherish my own coin collection he...

Sincere condolences goes out to the Albertson family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of Donald.

God bless you Don. RIP.