Donald Arthur Newbold

Donald Newbold Obituary

NEWBOLD, Donald Arthur
Born May 19, 1951, in Los Angeles, CA; passed away November 13, 2004, near Wilbur Hot Springs, CA at the age of 53. Husband for 31 years to the wife he loved, LynnDel. Father to Rachelle Newbold of St. Helena, CA and Stephanie Green of Gresham, OR. Brother to Dudley Newbold of Sacramento, CA; Dr. Daniel Newbold of Loma Linda, CA; and twin sister Linda Thorpe of Downingtown, PA. He was an attorney for the State of California. Memorial Services at Woodside SDA Church, 3300 Eastern Ave., Sacramento, Saturday, November 20, 3pm. Remembrances in Don's name to STSAD. Inc, Newbold Memorial, P.O. Box 1761, Woodland, CA 95776.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Nov. 19, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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Sylvia & Victor

January 5, 2005

Once in awhile a true man with a heart as big as he is big comes along. And you get to rest in his shade and protection, laugh at his funny antics, and revel in the loyalty and strength such a man brings to a family. Being sweet and sensitive, discriminating in taste, and godly all add to the gift such a one is.

We lost our Don November 13, 2004. The world is suddenly a different empty place until the bright new dawn when the Lord comes and raises him up. Don walked with God as a Friend; this Friend is with us too as we walk life's journey. Don would want us to trust this true Friend and anticipate that real and joyous day of reuniting that is coming.

Howard Watkins

December 24, 2004

I am one of Don's many cousins (his grandmother, Amine, was my father's older sister and Don's mother, Rena Mae, was my first cousin). Don was always a warm and helpful person.

He also played a major role in my work on our family genealogy. My father, Albert Watkins, and I researched our Watkins family history and sought documentation on the Watkins' Cherokee lineage. Don was interested in this, too.

He was also on the Internet long before I was. Several years ago, he offered to post an inquiry for any family names. I gave him one of my maternal lines of Katzenellenbogen. At the time, all I knew about this lineage was that it included several Rabbis.

Two weeks later, I received a letter from Don and LynnDel saying they received the following cryptic messare: "Find Neil Rosenstein's book The Unbroken Chain," the answer is there." Well, I found the book in a Jewish library in San Francisco. I found our family connection in the book.

The book takes this lineage back to the 1200's, list over 60,000 persons, and includes 6,500+ surnames. I have since found out that some of my Fresno friends and I are distant cousins.

If Don had not offer to do the Internet posting, I do not know how long it would have been before I learned of the book.

Just another example of how he was so giving to others. My family and I miss him, but take solice in knowing he died doing what made him happy. His passing has also made us much closer to the extended Newbold family.

Peace be with you.

Howard

Sylvia & Victor

December 12, 2004

We loved Don as a brother and friend in every way. We were greatly honored and blessed to have him in the family for the years that we did. This Christmas season is more sober without him, but we will never forget his wonderful personality and contribution to our world.

J. Jerry Lash

December 2, 2004

My deep sympathy to Don's family. During Don's earlier years as an LFS examiner, I enjoyed working with him on several of the "bad" labs and appearing with him at hearings. We had "fun"...and it was my pleasure working with him.

Nancy Paige

December 1, 2004

Dear LynnDel, Don's precious daughters, Rich & Maureen, Linda & Gere, Dan & Melody and all the neices,

I am sad that I could not be at the memorial service. My dad said he wished Don could have been there to hear what everyone said about him. Too bad we can't hold funerals before we die so we can know how loved we really are. Don was bigger than life and it is going to be tough on everyone he left behind to live without his presence. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Cousin Nancy, along with Don, Katelyn and Cody Paige

Maureen Anderson

December 1, 2004

Although Don's time came way too soon, He made a formidable impression on everyone he met. He was a terrific father, and very loving and gentle husband. He was certainly on a "quest" to fulfill his goals. He practiced what he preached every day. The Newbold and Sturges families will miss him greatly. His faith gave him the strength to live according to God's laws and his love for others gave him a wealth of friends. His humor got him through the tough times. I'll miss him very much.

Judy Schlosser

December 1, 2004

Hello. I was unable to attend Don's service but heard it was uplifting.

I worked in the same office with Don for a few years and was impressed watching him work long hours, with a long commute. While he was working on closing down the "bad labs", he and Tommy Barr would show us their bullet proof vests and do their talks which were informative and funny at the same time. We missed him when he left LFS and moved to legal although he would turn up briefly for quick business visits but we surely miss him immensely now. My blessings to the family.

Dudley Newbold

December 1, 2004

A great and wonderful man is gone. He was noble and compassionate. He dedicated himself to excellence. He dedicated himself to helping people. He lived a victorious life. What could be more wonderful?!

I, his older brother, miss him greatly!

Theresa Baker

November 22, 2004

To the Don Newbold Family,

Words alone cannot express my profound sadness and loss for you. Don was a very good man, dear friend and colleague. May the memories of his presence with you in this life sustain you and know he is always with you.

My love and prayers.

Julie Reckard

November 21, 2004

Dear Family members,

My thoughts and blessings have been with you all week. I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father & brother. God Bless Don and your family.

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