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Donald David Swisher

Eureka, California

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Donald David Swisher

Donald David Swisher of McKinleyville passed away November 5, 2008, at the age of 80. Don served in the merchant marines. He was involved in the boy Scouts of America when his sons were young. He was a member of the Kiwanis club and numerous...

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We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Don and Chris. My best friend, John Hall, and I were hired by Don and Chris in Nov. 1964 and were among the first young men privileged to work for the fledgling Arcata Ambulance Service. We were all students at Humboldt State and our qualifications, training and equipement were pretty minimal compared to today's standards but I have never worked with a more dedicated, conscientious, and capable group of men, and women. Don and Chris treated us...

Don I will miss seeing you around boy we go back 40 years. i worked with Don both at old Trinity hospital and at MRCH ....rest in peace
Diane Holliday

Don & Chris will always be in my heart. Working for Arcata Ambulance was the best job I've ever had with lots of memories.

Thinking of all the family,

Sharron Peterson

When I first moved to Arcata in 1978 my first job was at Arcata Ambulance and Diamond Glass, aka "Super Cal". I have many great memories working with Don building ambulances for Allied / Oakland. I am probably one of the few in this world who can say I have worked ambulance calls with both Don and Chris! My thoughts and prayers are with their family.

Sorry to here of your dads passing.
Jim and I both learned a lot from
him back when as they say

HEY SWISHER, DON'T BE TOO ONRY UP THERE! I'M GOING TO MISS YOU. LOVE BONES

WE WILL ALL MISS YOU, DON, AND YOUR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HUMBOLDT COUNTY, AND TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Judy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jan Kellenberg

I sure miss you Daddy!