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Donald Wiley Obituary

Donald Winford Wiley

El Paso - The world lost one of the good guys March 30th 2019, Don W. Wiley. He left behind his wife of 34 yrs (friends for 65), and in his words the most beautiful daughter in the world, Tracy Fletcher- more beautiful inside than out.

Don did it all. He played quarterback at Ysleta High (his passing record still holds), where he lettered in 3 sports. He graduated from TWC/UTEP, joined the Marines and served as a Medivac Pilot in Viet Nam during the TET offensive. He was injured suffering severe internal injuries, damage to both legs and traumatic amputation of the left arm. He still managed to build Santa Teresa Country Club, Lee Trevino's home and was a Parade of Homes recipient. He worked for Merrill Lynch as a stock broker, and played the stock market himself before joyfully retiring to golf, his passion. Don could do anything with one arm: ride horses as a member of the Sheriff's Posse, play 4.0 tennis, fly airplanes, glide airplanes, secure (3) holes in one and play golf with one arm, left handed and right handed. He was a Mason, a Jester and was honest, soft- hearted, kind, sincere, funny and a relentless jokester. He loved to tease and Tracy was his favorite target. Don knew no stranger. He enjoyed taking walks in his neighborhood and his favorite pastime was a good game of golf, a cocktail on his patio with Tracy, Ginny, Jack and Gracie, and watching the sun set. Could he, Don would want to thank Dr. Abresch and Dr. Taveras for their care, but also the many providers who treated him throughout his life. Don knew how to love unconditionally! The world is emptier, darker and a lot less fun without our beloved Don.

Visitation will be held Tuesday March 26, 2019 from 10 am to 10:30 am with Celebration of Life Service to commence at 10:30 am at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Rd. Following the Celebration of Life Service will be a Graveside Service from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, Texas 79906.






El mundo perdió a uno de los buenos el 30 de marzo de 2019, Don W. Wiley. Dejó atrás a su esposa por 34 años (y amigos por 65) y, según sus palabras, a la hija más bella del mundo, Tracy Fletcher, más bella por dentro que por fuera. Don lo hizo todo. Jugó como mariscal de campo en Ysleta High (su récord aún se mantiene), donde sobresalió en tres deportes. Se graduó de TWC / UTEP, se unió a los Marines y se desempeñó como piloto de Medivac en Viet Nam durante la ofensiva TET. Fue herido sufriendo graves lesiones internas, daño en ambas piernas y amputación traumática del brazo izquierdo. Todavía logró construir el Club de Campo Santa Teresa, la casa de Lee Treviño y fue receptor de Desfile de Hogares. Trabajó para Merrill Lynch como corredor de bolsa y jugó en el mercado de valores antes de retirarse alegremente al golf, su pasión. Don podría hacer cualquier cosa con un solo brazo: montar a caballo como miembro de la Posse del Sheriff, jugar al tenis 4.0, volar aviones, planear aviones, asegurar (3) agujeros en uno y jugar golf con un brazo, zurdo y diestro. Era un masón, un bufón y era honesto, de buen corazón, amable, sincero, divertido y un bromista implacable. Le encantaba bromear y Tracy era su objetivo favorito. Don no conocía a ningún extraño. Disfrutaba pasear por su vecindario y su pasatiempo favorito era un buen juego de golf, un cóctel en su patio con Tracy, Ginny, Jack y Gracie, y ver la puesta de sol. Si Don hubiera podido, agradecería al Dr. Abresch y al Dr. Taveras por su atención, pero también a los muchos proveedores que lo trataron a lo largo de su vida. ¡Don supo amar incondicionalmente! El mundo es más vacío, más oscuro y mucho menos divertido sin nuestro amado Don. El velorio se llevará a cabo el martes 26 de marzo de 2019 de 10:00 a.m. a 10:30 a.m. con el servicio de Celebración por la Vida que comenzará a las 10:30 a.m. en la Iglesia Metodista Unida de St. Mark, en el 5005 Love Rd. Después de la Celebración de la Vida, el servicio se llevará a cabo desde la 1:00 p.m. hasta la 1:30 p.m. en el cementerio nacional de Fort Bliss, en el 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, Texas, 79906.

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Published by El Paso Times from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2019.

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ROBERT HATTEN

August 17, 2024

Yes, Don Wiley was a great American, I knew his father, Otis. Wiley. and his mother Thelma Wiley, our Neighbors,

Nancy Otte

April 19, 2021

What a guy the world lost, as Jim and I only now learned, two years after the fact. Our hearts go out to the family, and may you be comforted by God, good things, and good people all around you every day. I remember when Don and I were doubles partners in a tennis scramble once, and he said, “We’re the crip team!” He taught me to take difficulties a little more lightly, and everybody else loved being around him, too. Peace to you, dear Ginny and Tracy.

Carol Murley

October 21, 2020

I was thinking about Don, and found this notice. The world really lost a treasure. He was an incredible person, and I respected and loved him so much. Blessings to his wife, daughter, as nd friends. I'm so glad I knew him.

Bill Lawrence

July 4, 2019

I just found this obituary. Don and I were in Vietnam together, in HMH-463 together and both of us served FAC tours, where Don was injured. I have a few pictures of Don from our time in Vietnam. I would love to share them with you if you would like to have them. Please visit my website at www.consulair.net and contact me. I will forward the pictures to you.

Virginia Satterwhite

March 29, 2019

With loving memory you shall be missed. What a remarkable life you lived. Ginny Behrens Satterwhite

Mike Casey

March 27, 2019

Mr. Wiley,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USMC in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC 85-89

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Cheri McFarlin

March 24, 2019

Don, you will be remembered for your humor, wit and friendship. You never met a
stranger and would give the shirt off your back.
I had the privilege of playing golf and tennis with you and Ginny. I was in awe of your athleticism, especially with one arm. You were amazing and an inspiration to all who knew you.
Rest In Peace. Your legacy will be carried on through Ginny and Tracy.

March 24, 2019

God bless you, Don.

Semper Fi. John Van Nortwick, US Marine

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Mark's United Methodist Church

5005 Love Rd., TX 79912

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26

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

St. Mark's United Methodist Church

5005 Love Rd., TX 79912

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