Donald Richard House

In loving memory of Donald Richard House.
Donald Richard House, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on April 4, 2024, at the Desert Banner Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. He was 59 years old.
Born on August 24, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Don was the cherished son of Jackie Smith and the late Robert House. In his early years he lived in Pennsylvania, New York, California, and Florida before moving to Arizona at the age of eight.
After graduating high school, Don joined The Russ Morgan Orchestra and toured the entire country playing Big Band music.
After two years on the tour bus, Don joined the Coast Guard and served as a radio man, carrying out water rescue missions, and law enforcement duties, stationed in California, Alaska, Louisiana, and Florida.
After serving his country for five years, he enrolled at Arizona State University, earning his undergraduate degree in Political Science and his Juris Doctorate in 1995.
Don worked at various law firms, both local and national, before founding The House Law Firm in 2006 during which time he encountered many colleagues who later became lifelong friends.
Don married his true love Leslie in 2003 and was blessed in 2007 when he became a father with the birth of his daughter Lauren, followed by twin sons Christian and Derek, who were all his pride and joy.
In addition to his dedication to the law, Don enjoyed collecting and listening to vintage Big Band music, reading, spending time at the family cabin in the mountains, and traveling with his family. Don left an impression upon everyone with his intelligence, extraordinary sense of humor, and compassion.
Don's memory will forever be treasured in the heart of his wife, Leslie. He will live on through his children, Lauren, Christian, and Derek. He will forever be missed by his mother Jackie, along with his siblings, Susan Grim (Dale), Christopher House (Lauri), Alan House (Jackie), and Gretchen House. Don is also survived by Step-Siblings Mike Smith (Gabriela) and Lynne Litjen (Bob); Mother-in-Law Donna Becker (Denny); Sister-in Law Angela Redmond (Jim); and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his father, Robert House; Stepfather Al Smith; and Brother-in-Law Mike Rothery.
A celebration of Don's life will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the park of The Lakes Clubhouse located at 5501 South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, Arizona.