Donald W. Callender

Hello, Katie. I hope you see this. I am Dayna, Doris Vaca's friend of many years. I wanted to let you know that she passed away on Nov 27. The Memorial service is at Covina Hills Forest Lawn on Dec 21 and details can be found at https://obituaries.forestlawn.com/obituaries/doris-Vaca. I hope you are doimng well since Don passed ... Doris really loved and appreciated you, Katie. Be well and happy. Dayna Heit ([email protected])

Dear Katy, Don was an inspiration in my life. He taught me many ideals...he taught me the the importance of working hard & to always strive to achieve more...had a huge impact on me. I am indebted to him for all the opportunities he gave me. He was a generous man who helped me to realize my dreams. I miss you Don. Sincerely, Gordy & Linda Carter

Dear Katy & family...Jan. 5, 2022 Just saw this as I´m visiting my friends Gordy & linda Carter....the 3 of us worked together at the Buena Park MC´s, I was the bartender, Gordy our manager..we have remained friends since 1975...in all total I worked 18 years at Marie´s....3 years at Don Callender´s in Lakewood & 15 years in Buena Park....it was the best job...was able to be a mom and wife since I was able to have a flexible schedule so I could be with my family. I met my husband Howard ( a...

Katy, so sorry for your loss...I know the difficulty of the loss of a spouse. I think of you often...and our friendship that began at Whitefront in Costa Mesa way back in 1971. Im still located in Ontario California...often wonder how you and Lucky are doing. Please feel free to contact me...Doris Ann Vaca 909-728-9645. Love and Prayers.

Dear Katy,
I am sorry about the loss of your husband, Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Hillbrand (Sheets)

Don you are now home with your parents in the Heavenly Pie Shop and they truely now know what a success you had become. You almost always had a smile and you always had an opinion which was most likely correct. Thanks for your guidance when I executive produced the Jackie Olden show at Babe's and you always wandered in on cam -oblivious to the content but always on cue. I am glad you used my barb-b-que sauce recipe and you were right-make it sweeter I did and you bought it from me- but...

Mike and I were greatly saddened to hear of Don's passing. We are one of many families in Irvine Terrace who loved visiting with Don when he walked his dogs in his golf cart through Irvine Terrace. He often stopped by to chat with us about our mutual loves: dogs, CCI and aviation. Rest in Peace, Don, you will truly be missed.

Dear Callender Family,
As a young man Don's inspiring mentorship had a profound influence on my life and to which I reflect often with great admiration. He will indeed be missed by me and all who's life he touched.
My sincere condolences,

Callender Family,

I had the pleasure of opening the Phoenix (Northern) restaurant and then being a part of the "opening team" for Bell Road, Chula Vista and Tucson.

Don displayed the importance of passion and dedication. I asked him for an opportunity within the organization (not before realized by a female) and he let me know he respected me for asking and soon my goal was realized.

I am fortunate that I was able to observe and hopefully learn from such a special...