Donald Paul Templin

Donald Paul Templin, 41, passed away on August 31, 2013, at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, following complications from a blood infection. Don was born on June 6, 1972 at St. Joseph's hospital in Bellingham, Washington to Virgil and Linda Templin. Don grew up in Bellingham, Washington, and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1990. After high school Don discovered a passion for building and spent several years working for Hillview Builders honing his skills before branching out as owner / operator of T & T Construction building custom homes. Don began working at BP in 2007 and spent the last six years working with the Matrix crew and playing cribbage during lunch time. Don married Heather in 2002 in Bellingham, Washington. They have been happily married for 11 years. Their amazing family includes daughter Bonnie Lynn Templin, son Robert Paul (Bobby) Templin and foster daughters Ana-Leya Rose and Avy Mae. Don attended Christ the King Church in Bellingham, Washington and was passionate about serving alongside his wife and children in children's ministry, the Awana program, Rocky Mountain Camp, and was dedicated to reaching children for Christ. Don is survived by his loving wife Heather of Ferndale, Washington; children Bonnie and Bobby Templin of Ferndale, Washington; parents Virgil and Linda Templin of Bellingham, Washington; sister Lisa (Eric) Litchfield of Columbia, South Carolina, nieces, nephews and many other loving family members as well as his beloved campers, clubbers and friends. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Community Church, 4173 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, Washington at 12pm, Friday, September 6, 2013. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the "Donald & Heather Templin Benefit Account" in person at any Western Washington People's Bank or mailed to People's Bank 2900 Woburn Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98226. Condolences may be left in the online guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.