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Donald Levin Obituary
DONALD FRANK LEVIN
October 8, 1928 ˜ March 28, 2020
On Saturday, March 28th, 2020, Donald Frank Levin passed way at the age of 91. He was born on October 8th, 1928 in Vancouver, WA to Bernard and Violet (Hagbloom) Levin. Donald grew up in Vancouver and graduated from Vancouver High School in 1946.
On April 14th, 1950, he married Lela Belden and they spent 70 wonderful years together.
Donald served in the United States Marine Corps.
He worked as a purchasing agent for Columbia Machines until his retirement.
Donald enjoyed traveling with his wife Lela and spending summers along the Kootanai River in Libby, MT. Donald was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed driving around and bargain hunting in his later years. He was known for his sense of humor and his kind heart. He was always willing to lend a hand to friends and family in need.
Donald is survived by his wife, Lela; his two children, Donald (Dana) Levin, Jr. and Nancy Olson; and his grandchildren, Janell (Daniel) Koppes, Sam Levin, Tonja (Jacob) Giffoni and Farrah (Matt) Dodson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard; his mother, Violet; and his brother, Ralph.
No memorial service is planned at this time.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obit
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Bill Aldridge
June 21, 2020
Don Levin was one of the rare people who had the ability to warm a room just by entering. His demeanor, voice tone and sense of humor certainly enhanced his presence, but his warm and tender heart sealed the deal for me.
I worked with Don and will always remember the practical jokes he played on unsuspecting people, including me. Whether it was having Swanny page a fictitious or a real person (whose name could be mispronounced) on the paging system or Don asking people to go fetch a role of pipe threads from parts department, it all was in fun and contributed to the enjoyment of the employees. All of this I will remember him by as well as being in the Three Amigos with Will and Freddy. God bless you and keep you.
Monty and Judy Tuominen
April 5, 2020
We always enjoyed our visits with Don. Monty fondly remembers his advice about hunting: ".243 and a neck shot". You have our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Bud Sargent
April 5, 2020
I worked with Don at Columbia Machine and what a total joy it was when we could find the time to tell a joke.I'm going to yell DON was a special person and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.My sincere sympathy to the family and to all of those he left behind. Bud Sargent
Harold & Sarah Henderson
April 5, 2020
We loved Don so much. Tears of sadness fall for the passing of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather. When Emily was young Don boosted her into a tree to be with a friend. She subsequently fell; feeling responsible Don found out that Emily enjoyed the gardens of Claude Monet and gave her a beautiful Claude Monet book of gardens. Countless memories of the tall, focused and loving Don caring for his family. Don was a genuine leader and defender, now he is your guardian angel. God bless you all.
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