Donald V. Weir

February 4, 1921

August 15, 2011

Donald V. Weir, 90, passed away peacefully in Carson City on August 15, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. Don and his twin brother Robert A. Weir were born in Oakland, California on February 4, 1921 to Earl and Edith Weir. He attended Cleveland Elementary School, Oakland Junior High and Oakland High School. He went on to attend The University of California, Berkeley where he played baseball and basketball. He graduated from Cal with a degree in Business in 1943. Don was named to the "All Time" 25 year sports team at Cal Berkeley. Don signed up for the V7 program in the Naval

Reserve and then attended Northwestern University in Chicago and obtained Naval Officer status. He then enrolled in the Harvard Business School and went on to graduate from Naval Aviation Supply School in Jacksonville, Florida. Don was assigned Carrier Duty on the USS Hornet in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. Following his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Don returned to Harvard Business School and obtained his Master's Degree in business. Don married Pauline Gallegos on September 25, 1946 and together they had 3 children. He joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1948 and served as a special agent for 5 years. He then went to work for The National Bureau of Fire Underwriters in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. In 1959 Don joined his brother Bob and began a career in the automotive business, going to work for

Fidelity Oldsmobile in Berkeley, California .Two years later Don and Bob purchased the dealership. In 1967 the Weir brothers sold the dealership and Don moved to South Lake Tahoe, where he sold real estate. Don never got the car business out of his system and purchased Reno Dodge in November 1969. Don went on to own Carson City Dodge, South Lake Tahoe Dodge and Auburn Dodge.

Don met and married his devoted wife of 28 years, Julianne Martin, from Carson City in 1983. He retired in 1991. Don was an avid golfer and a member of Thunder Canyon Golf Club. He was a lifetime San Francisco Giant and 49er fan.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Edith, his brother Bob and half-brother Jack Weir.

Don is survived by his wife Juli, son Don Weir(Toni),daughter Candi Moreland (Doug), daughter Kym Costa (Jeff), 8 grandchildren, Michael, Brigitte, Romi, Brandi, Tamsen, Brandon, Cody and Paden, 9 Great-Grandchildren, 3 brothers-in-law, Joe Martin (Nan), Jeff Martin (Cindy) Jimmy Martin and nephews Dick Weir (Suzanne) and John Weir (Carol).

A Celebration Of Life will be held at Fitzhenry's Funeral Home at 11:00 am, 3945 Fairview Drive, Carson City, Nevada on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Following the services there will be an announcement of a reception for friends and family. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bristlecone Family Resources, P.O. Box 52230, Sparks, Nevada 89436. 775-954-1400. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is caring for arrangements.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Weir

16 Entries

Brigitte

September 12, 2011

I love you grandpa. You will be missed...by me and all that crossed paths with you.

michael perry

September 1, 2011

Our family's most sincere condolences as we are saddened to learn of your loss. Don was an extraordinarily kind, compassionate, intelligent man. It was such a pleasure serving his advertising and printing needs over several decades, Donnie, as you know...he always greeted us with a smile and concern for our lives...he will be missed. You and the family are in our prayers.

Rita & Hank Torian

September 1, 2011

Please except our condolences and deepest sympathy.

Rita & Hank Torian

Daphne Kavich

September 1, 2011

Cheer's to Don's beautiful and accomplished life, what a mark he made! Many prayers and love.

Daphne Kavich

Wanda Gustin

August 27, 2011

Brigitte, I am so sorry to hear of your Grandpa's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Len Semas

August 26, 2011

I was privileged and honored to know Don and Juli for a number of years. With Don's passing,the light of many lives will dim just a bit, but then in knowing him, they had been brightened much more. My heart goes out to Juli and the rest of the family. I will remember Don as a true gentleman - and that, in my view, is one of the highest compliments that can be paid to a man. I believe Don would agree. God Bless -

Richard Kirkland

August 26, 2011

Donnie, I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was a man of character and of his word and it was a genuine pleasure to be in his company. He always showed interest in others and he demurred when asked about himself. He was one of the real good guys of our country. Dick Kirkland, Reno

JJ & Kuulei Straits

August 26, 2011

It has been a blessing to know him. He will truly be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with Juli and the Weir Family.

Mike and Rebecca Zunini

August 25, 2011

Donnie, we are sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please accept our sincere simpathies.

Pete and Carol Bigrigg

August 24, 2011

Mr. Weir was the finest and most gracious man I had the opportunity to work with. To Juli and the rest of the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. There will never be another man quite like him. He will truly be missed.

Don't cry because he's gone, smile because he was here.

Larry Farrell

August 24, 2011

Mr. Weir, you will be missed by all of us, it was an honor knowing you the world was a better place with you here, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jeff Costa

August 24, 2011

I am very proud to say that I personally knew Don for Half of my life. His amazing journey through
his own life was seen through his great wisdom and strength of
character. I truly believe all who came
in contact with this man benefited in
some way. I am also extremely proud to
call this man "FATHER IN LAW". You will
be greatly missed, but I do take comfort in the fact that I was lucky enough to share a portion of your
life with mine.

GOD BLESS YOU DON

Don Fisher (Kevins Dad)

August 24, 2011

To Don & Family, what a nice man your Dad was, may he rest in peace. Sorry to learn of his passing. It was a pleasure knowing him.

Kym Weir Costa

August 24, 2011

I miss you. I can't get throgh a day with out wanting to share moments with you. You were my greatest confidant and biggest cheerleader, ALWAYS there for me. We loved each other; we both knew it, and that helps ease some of my heartache. You were the best father and best friend ANYONE coud have. God Bless you Dad.

Michael Healy

August 24, 2011

Donnie..........I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Peace be with you and your family!!

Art C

August 24, 2011

Thank you for your time, I will miss seeing you and having our talks, your a good man sir may you rest in peace.

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