Ventura, California
1929 - 2012
Donald Downey, 83, longtime Ventura resident, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, September 30, 2012.
He was born on January 29, 1929, to Elery and Eunice Downey in Sioux City, Iowa. Don moved to Ventura in 1930 and attended Sheridan Way Elementary School, Ventura Junior High...
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My Nancy went home 8/5/12. She didn't know Don on earth, but I told her to give him one of her angel hugs when he arrives. They are together with all the others in our mutual family of Jesus. AND! - - Nancy's marker is about ten feet from Don and Daryl!
Roger Muir
October 28, 2012 | Ventura, CA
Ruth and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Don. He will be fondly remembered by our family.
Carolyn Gstettenbauer
October 12, 2012 | Ventura, CA
Dear Ruth,
I am so very sorry to hear of Don's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts.
Most sincerely,
Michelle Mc Ghee - formerly NICU Golf Tournament Committee Coordinator
October 10, 2012
Playing Senior Babe Ruth in the 70's and having Coach Downey and Coach Lang together were a combination that I will never forget. They were great teachers of the game and made it fun at the same time. Thanks for the memories Coach!
Ray Ramirez
October 08, 2012 | Ventura, CA
Dear Ruth, Darryl and Dennis,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Don. I will always remember him teasing me about my name - Step on my knee! He was a joy to be around.
Stephanie (Johnson) Harner
Stephanie Harner
October 07, 2012 | Newbury Park, CA
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
October 07, 2012
Dear Ruth,
I was so sorry to hear about Don. My condolences to you and your loved ones. I considered Don to be one of my friends. We always had a nice conversation at the reunions. He would usually give me some information about the happenings of our classmates. I'm sorry I missed the last one. It was pleasing to know that my dad's work on his knee lasted so long.
Doc has been in my thoughts recently. I googled his name and enjoyed reading about his honors. Seeing a picture of Pop...
October 06, 2012
Ruth,
We are so sorry to hear about Don. How fortunate you and he were to share 63 wonderful years together. He will be missed but will always be here to Venturans who he impacted through his devotion to youth and their athletics. Our thoughts and concern are with you and the family.
Terry and Karen Towner
October 06, 2012 | Ventura, CA
Dear Ruth, I am so sorry that Don is no longer with us. He was such a dear man and I will miss his smile and hug that he was always so willing to give me a church. My heart is so sad for you for I understand your loss and the effort it takes to live through this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family---Patricia Gooch
October 06, 2012
