Oliver J. "Don" Droppers

Oliver J. "Don" DROPPERS June 23, 1916 ~ July 12, 2008 Born June 23, 1916 to Delia Hynk Droppers and Oliver G. Droppers, in Byron Center, Michigan. Don was the oldest of four children and the son of a Dutch Reformed Church minister. Don was a gifted pianist and loved a wide variety of music, especially jazz. He attended Hope College and earned a Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve. After living briefly in southern California after WWII, he moved to Washington in 1957, living in both Burien and Des Moines before settling in Federal Way. Don was a broker for Seattle House and Home and then started First Ave Realty where he developed several tracts in Federal Way. His passions in life were real estate, his church, his family, music, and friends. An out-going man, Don loved people; talking with them and helping them throughout his entire life. He remained active in real estate, recertifying his broker's license at the age of eighty-eight. He is preceded by his first wife; Maria Rizzo Droppers, his second wife; Christine Droppers, brother; Paul and sister; Felicia. He is survived by his brother; Carl and his wife Ruth, son; O. J. Droppers and wife Marilyn Droppers, grandson; Oliver John Droppers V and his wife Danielle Clegg Droppers, grand-daughter; Holly Pierce and husband Clifton, great-grand-daughter; Shelby Pierce and step-daughter; Joyce Backman and step-grand-daughter; Tina Backman, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Community Christian Center, 36016 1st Avenue, South in Federal Way. Graveside burial will follow services at Mt. View Cemetery, 2929 MT. View Drive in Auburn. Arrangements by, Price-Helton Funeral Home, Auburn, WA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Community Christian Center, where Don was an active member.