Donald Richard Whitbeck

You will be missed Don. Your friendship to my mom and dad was so very appreciated! We love you.

Memories of Don Whitbeck from John "Jack" More.
Don was a childhood friend. I met him at the age of about 10. We dug tunnels under a S.E. 74th St. empty house- DEEP TUNNELS -played street games - fought over girl friends - bet that friend Paige Ebert couldn't throw a rock and knock out a street light - He could - we lost the bet. We didn't have any money. I don't remember how we paid off the bet. A pat on the back as we took off running away.
Also I remember punching Don in the...

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast...

I'm so glad Don's obituary was included in the Oregonian. All of his PSU friends will miss him.
Mary Anne Rees

I couldn't of asked for a better Grandfather. He was caring loving and always there for me. He always had a jokes for us kids and stories that were better than any TV show. My kids adore him and he will be missed greatly. We will carry on the Whitbeck name and he might not be here but he will never be forgotten and will eternally be in our hearts. Love you Ga