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Donald Poier Obituary
Donald "Don" POIER Play-by-play announcer for the Memphis Grizzlies, formerly the Vancouver Grizzlies, passed away in his sleep on January 21, 2005. Cause of death is yet to be determined. Mr. Poier was a Seattle native and former Sports Director at KING TV. He also was a play-by-play announcer for Pac 10 basketball and Husky football. He did pre-season Seahawk games for years. His sports broadcasting career spanned almost 30 years. Don is survived by his loving wife Barbara; three daughters, Katie Mutchler of Spokane, WA, Emily Poier of San Diego, CA and Elizabeth Poier of Pullman, WA; he also leaves behind four blended daughters, Terisa Schellhas of Kuna, Idaho, Carie Huaracha of Eureka, Kansas, Holly Dyer and Wendy Schellhas of Mason, Arizona; a blended son Billy Schellhas also of Mason, Arizona; his father Art Poier of Stanwood, WA; sister Pam Kager of Spokane, WA; brother Jim Poier of Snohomish, WA; 10 blended grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Don Poier will be at 3 PM on Mon., January 31, 2005 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW in Shoreline. The family requests any memorials be sent to the Grizzlies Charitable Foundation, 191 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103, in memory of Don Poier.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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David Smock
February 15, 2005
I want to extend my sympathy to you and your family on your loss. I am a 1978 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. When I arrived
in Tacoma, Washington as a junior in Fall 1976, I heard many great things about Don. Even after his own graduation, Don's presence was strongly felt on campus and has influenced me all these years.
Sadly, we never met. I thought of him always as a "sportscasting older brother" since I wanted to be a play-by-play announcer just like him. His memory will live forever at PLU and in Memphis!
Laura & Ian Ross
January 29, 2005
Dear Barb and Family, we were so shocked to hear about the loss of Don, What a shock....Our prayers and thoughts are with you. These last few days have been filled with wonderful memories and all that you mean to us. Don was one of the most kind, gentle-men we have ever known.
Know that we love you and you are in our prayers.
Susie and Mark Justice
January 24, 2005
It is with great sadness that we heard of Don's passing. Eventhough we didn't know him long he made a lasting impression on all of us. Our love and prayers go to Barb and all of the family. Lots of Thought, Susie, Mark, Ty, Parker and Paige (McLean/Justice)
Wayne Jones
January 23, 2005
With Don's love for sports I know he is playing in God's arena with a floor of gold.
George Danas
January 22, 2005
Very sad to hear of Don's passing. It was fun to see a local fella like Don do so well in the world of sports announcing. He had a great voice and did a great job. I don't know if this makes any sense but he was comfortable to listen to. My condolensces to his family and friends.
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