Donald De Wald Obituary
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Cathy Crosetti
April 21, 2018
I'm so sad to hear this. He was friends with my cousin. I have known him since I was a little girl. R. I. P. Donnie.
Charles De Wald
April 21, 2018
My condolences to you, Julie, and your children. Donnie and I were very close most of our lives. Loved that guy. Will miss him.
Fred Cuevas
April 7, 2018
Along time since we were Watsonville Wildcatz but I sure Rembrandt you I'm sure our tracks will cross again
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Mike Rouw
April 5, 2018
It is with great sorrow and heavy heart that I mourn the passing of my good friend and fellow SPRR Conductor Donald G. De Wald. Donald was one of a kind, his knowledge and expertise in the crew rooms where we worked across the SP and UP railroads was amazing. You could always depend on Donald to get the job done, no matter what part of the railroad system we were on. He will be missed by his many friends and family. My sincere condolences to Julie and the entire family. May you Rest In Peace good friend...
April 3, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. During this difficult time may prayer comfort and strengthen you and your family. ~1 Thessalonians 5:17
Jill Simmons
April 1, 2018
DEAR DAVID, JOE, & FAMILY,
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
SENDING LOVE & LIGHT,
JILL & ANN
Jake Park
March 31, 2018
I always looked forward to working with you De Wald! You made railroading fun. We will miss you! I hope to meet you again someday. Thank you for the memories.
March 31, 2018
I will forever remember how wonderful Don was to me and my family. We will miss you! All My Love, Laurie
Vince Gagne
March 31, 2018
Squirrel was a mentor to all us young guys when we started. He truly was an encyclopedia of information about the railroad, he loved it and wanted us to love it as well. My first day on the job he walked up to me, introduced himself, shook my hand and welcomed me. I'll never forget him, he was my friend, I'll miss him. Love you Donnie, see you again someday.
Jan Freed DeWitt
March 31, 2018
I was so sorry to read of Don's passing. I remember each of you from our days at Green Valley and I am thinking of you now.,praying for your pacrcand comfort, Jan Freed DeWitt
Jan Freed DeWitt
March 31, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I remember all of you from our Green Valley days and I am thinking of you now. Love to you, Jan Freed DeWitt
DD Jessup
March 31, 2018
My best friend on the railroad, it was a complete joy to work with you on the Santa Cruz Local; stopping at Norma Jean's for coffee in Aptos, switching out our train at the Davenport plant, and waving to your wife, daughter, and dogs on the way home in Capitola. All your co-workers & brothers in Local 31 in Watsonville will miss you but your spirit will always remain with us. You were one of a kind DG, we love you.
Maria Rodriguez
March 31, 2018
You were a great person May You Rest In Peace
Maria Rodriguez
March 31, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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