Photo courtesy of Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service - Montebello
Downey, California
Sep 30, 1921 – Sep 29, 2011
Donald Blair, 90, was born on September 30, 1921 in Highland Park, Ca. and passed away on September 29, 2011 in West Covina, Ca. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5-9:00 pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel and Reception Center. A Celebration of Life...
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I hope you are still racing in heaven Don
Theresa Dominguez
September 27, 2020 | Covina, CA | Friend
I was just a teenaged hotrodder in the late sixties and Don gave me good advice on what parts to buy with the few bucks I had. A fair and honest man. RIP
Brent Lotspeich
January 10, 2012 | San Francisco, CA
I met Don and his brother Bruce when I returned from service with the Navy in 1946. He had just opened his shop on Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena. I had a '32 roadster at home waiting for me. Don suggested I join the Los Angles Gopher SCTA car club, of which he was a member. I did join and met a number of dedicated racing enthusiast, thanks to him. Don was one of the all time good guys, he will be missed.
Bob Blinn
October 14, 2011 | Coronado, CA
I ran a 62 Chevy 409 with Blair's Speed Shop painted on the side. Don was always fair and patient with me. I will miss him.
Mike Lompart
October 11, 2011 | Alta Loma, CA
I didn't know Don, but I read about him and his shop in the magazines when I was growing up. He was a terrific man, and leaves a long legacy of hot rodding greatness!
Steve Anderson
October 10, 2011 | Tucson, AZ
Don, you will be missed. Thanks for helping a kid make his dreams become realities.
Mike Jones
October 08, 2011 | Earp, CA
I grew up in Pasadena in the 60's and 70's just a few blocks from Blair's Speed Shop. Stopped in from time to time on Saturday's after visiting all the motorcycle shops on my Stingray. Blair's contribution to the hot rod world will always be remembered. Wish I was born earlier and had a chance to learn from the greats ! Great to see that building, relatively unchanged after all these years.
Kevin Aardahl
October 08, 2011 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
May you rest in peace, truly a good man.
Ralph Jackson
October 06, 2011 | Redlands, CA
Don we will miss you lots, you are a kind hearted soul.
Theresa Dominguez
October 05, 2011 | Covina, CA