Dallas, Texas
1923 - 2012
Bearden, Donald Lee Donald Lee Bearden, 89, of Dallas passed away July 14, 2012. Born June 10, 1923, in Whitehouse, Texas, to Maureene Mink and Walter Roy Bearden. Don grew up in Whitehouse and graduated from Tyler High School. He served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II and in 1945 was aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Harbor during the signing of the surrender papers. He moved to Dallas in 1946 and worked for S. H. Lynch and Company for 25 years as secretary and treasurer. From 1975-80 he was partner and president of the Combined Area Telephone Directory company. As a faithful member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church since 1957, Don sang in the church choir for over 50 years and served as its president and organizer of choir camp. Don attended the Federal Institute Business College in Tyler, Southwest Texas State University, University of Texas at Austin, and Southern Methodist University. He was a member of American Legion Post 453 of Dallas. Preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Bearden Heaner. Survived by niece Sarah Lancaster (Kermit) of Westerville, Ohio; nephew John Heaner (Connie) of Los Angeles; great-nieces Jocelyn Lancaster and Kendra Lancaster of Dallas; and great-nieces Miranda Heaner and Olivia Heaner of Los Angeles. He leaves behind numerous friends at Lovers Lane UMC, CC Young Retirement Community, and the city of Dallas. Memorial service is 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 22 at Lovers Lane UMC in Dallas. Donations may be made the music program at Lovers Lane UMC.
Don Bearden was such a great friend to my parents at Lovers Lane, where all of them sang in the choir. I regret that I was not able to attend the memorial service on Sunday afternoon as Don was one of the friends who came to my father's service (Cecil McNutt) and it meant so much to the family. I am there now - in spirit - remembering Don with great fondness.
Barbara Merry
July 22, 2012 | Dallas, TX
