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William Lohnes Obituary

William Donald LOHNES II William Donald Lohnes II, also known as Don Durham, passed away at the age of 46 on Friday November 27th, 2009. Don was born on October 23rd, 1963 in Sedalia, Missouri. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Don was a brilliant self-taught musician and gifted writer, well known for his rapier wit and incredibly dry sense of humor. He was a talented photographer and artist. Don was a world traveler; a collector of experiences and an aficionado of curiosities. Above all, Don possessed a gentle soul and had great empathy for others. Through his unique talents Don never failed to enrich the many lives he touched. He is greatly loved and will be profoundly missed. Don is survived by his parents, Bill & Ella Lohnes; his siblings Steven & Nancy Lohnes, Loretta & Ash Pell, and Joni & Joe Berté; nieces Kristina Card, Chandra Lohnes, Alyssa Pell and Robin Britt; nephews Derek Fincher and Aric Pell; and many friends.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2009.

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