Donald "Wayne" Deckard

My childhood is filled with happy memories of Wayne and Dianne. Randee and Tracee were my closest friends while growing up.
There were dune buggy driving lessons, trips to Carmel and a very memorable 21st birthday celebration in Tahoe..
Of course there are memories of the corn dog booth at the fair.
I always enjoyed running into Diane and Wayne while I was out and about in Turlock.
I cannot imagine a Diane without a Wayne. The names flow out of my mouth singularly.
Love and prayers to Dianne, Randee, Tracee and the kids.

Hi. My name is Kellie Payne, however I met Wayne & Dianne when I was probably 4 or 5 as Kellie Smith. There is not enough room to wrote the feelings I have for Wayne. My first memory was when we were doing some work on his & Dianne's home and he took a handful of sunflower seeds and put them all in his mouth. Looking up to him, not only because he was very tall, but because I respected him, I took my handful of seeds and put them all in my mouth and you guessed it. I almost choked & spit them all out on the ground. I remember him & my birth father laughing. Laugh, Wayne had a great laugh & smile. I called him my own Clint Eastwood.
I worked the concession stands with them also and learned so much about life. I worked mostly with Randee and we had so much fun working the hot dog stand. Things that I'll never forget. After life moved forward, I would go to the fair every now & then and when I would see both Wayne & Dianne they would always so happy to see me and vice versa. Wayne had a smile that lit up his face. I'll never forget you Wayne. I tear up a little as I write this knowing my smiling Clint Eastwood is now a memory in my mind. I'll see you up there one day and I know you'll be there with open arms for a big hug. RIP and I'm happy you aren't in pain any longer. Love Kellie Payne (Smith)

Definitely a ton of memories - whether it was camping, rodeo events or corn dog booth fun it was great to be a part of his life. May he rest in peace and be free of poor health. Our thoughts and prayers for Dianne and the family