Donald-Walbridge-Obituary

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Donald Joseph "Don" Walbridge

Gull Lake (Augusta), Michigan

Apr 13, 1932 – Dec 18, 2020 (Age 88)

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BORN
April 13, 1932
DIED
December 18, 2020
AGE
88
LOCATION
Gull Lake (Augusta), Michigan

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Donald Joseph "Don" Walbridge of Gull Lake (Augusta), MI Don, age 88, died peacefully Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Don, the son of Fred and Virginia (Given) Walbridge, was born in Battle...

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Thinking of all you with deepest sympathy
We thought Don was an exceptional man. So full of humor and practical jokes. He will be missed
With our deepest sympathy

Jay & Steph - I remember meeting Papa Don at a few family get togethers and also seeing him up north at the Rifle River during Deer season. A very gracious man and I know he will be missed by your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Don and your family. Sincerely - The Maher's.

Don was such a fun loving guy to be around. I don't think I ever saw him when
he wasn't positive. The world was a better place because of Don Walbridge.

John&Amy Koestner

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dear Jay and family, Sending thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time. I remember talking to you while working at Oaklawn Hospital in the ED and telling you about your Dad being my attorney and letting you know how much I respected him and thought he was a wonderful and kind man. Cherish all your beautiful memories. Sincerely, Darlene Weimer

Don was a father figure to so many of us who grew up with Randy, Jay, Kenny, and Mike on Gull Lake in the 70s. I'll never forget when he came to take my mom and me across the frozen lake during the blizzard of '78 as we were trying to finish our move to Texas. That night Don and Louise took pity on us and fed us spaghetti, our first home-cooked meal in weeks. So many other memories from '74 to '78 come flooding back. Much love to the family.

I knew Don going back to the 70s. He was a good man and a good lawyer. I was blessed to have known him.

We kept in touch through the years, calling to talk about our beautiful granddaughter, Christina. Don & my husband John talked about the old songs, once he sent a tape of all old music. They both were kind, loving parents and friends.