Donald "Whitey" Lanphere obituary, Sumner, WA

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Donald "Whitey" Lanphere

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Rebecca Cresswell

December 24, 2025

I was truly blessed to know him. I have deeply missed his impromptu visits, when he would stop by just to say hello and chat for a minute. His smile was infectious. I cherish the birdhouses he shared with me, and the planter he made has not left my porch to this day.

Tom Dowding

October 17, 2025

Praying for you my friend and Rohr Auburn Washington coworker Don Whitey Lanphere Families and Friends. Don you were truly one of kind. And a pleasure to have known you and working with you. I will never forget our final working moments when you, Ernie Bailey and I were the last three Rohr Auburn employees remaining to turn off the lights as we loaded up the final 757 Tooling going to its new home in Foley Alabama. You made a difference Don my friend. Rest in Peace in Heaven with God and the other Rohr Inc Angels you will be joining.
Love ya man
Rohr Inc QA Tooling Inspector Tom Dowding
Riverside California NDHS Class of 1976

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