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1963
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2014
Donald Templeton Obituary
April 23, 1963 - June 12, 2014
Donald Scott Templeton, 51, of Los Gatos, passed away on June 12, 2014, at Stanford Hospital, after a courageous battle against AML (acute myeloid leukemia). He touched many lives with his 'can do' attitude and positive outlook on life. Don's love of life shined through in his many activities, including mountain biking, skiing, wind-surfing, watching and playing hockey and spending time with his family. His was a life cut way too short but lived as completely as any of us could hope for.Professionally, Don served as VP of Sales Engineering at a number of technology firms. His major focus was in helping startups bring their technologies to market and in introducing and advancing new technologies, including application performance, networking infrastructure and solar energy.
Don was the dearly loved husband of Cari Peterson Templeton and devoted father of Reid and Lindsay Templeton. He is also survived by his father, Harold Templeton, and brothers James (Vivian) Templeton, Richard (Mary) Templeton, Keith Templeton, and Jeff (Ruth) Templeton, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Don's Life will be held later this summer.
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Edgar Almeida (Eddy)
June 20, 2023
Thank you for this opportunity to remember my friend Don. The picture on the invite brought back vivid memories of Don's bright smile and energetic style at work. I worked for Don at Peribit Networks and those are memorable days for me and always will be. Sending blessings and best wishes to Don's family.
July 23, 2014
Dear Cari,
We have all shared news of you and your family since those years when we all taught together. We would love to reconnect if you come this way!
I wish I could spare you this grief.
We are all wishing you and your family
peace. Love, Meg Kelly
Bruce Sealy
July 23, 2014
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Don's passing. I met Don during my first high-tech job way back in 1996 when Bay Networks purchased Armon. He was always willing to share his knowledge and just sit down for a talk. I know he will be missed by all of his family and friends.
Pat Bator
July 21, 2014
We just heard about Don's passing. Although it has been many years since we've seen Don, we are his cousin's on his Mother's side. We have many fond memories at Aunt Pat and Uncle Hal's with the Don and the boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this sad time and always.
Love and Prayers,
The Merrill's -Pam, Pat, Steve, Denise, Kris, Keith and families
Eddy Almeida
July 8, 2014
Don was my fitness & start-up mentor .... I will miss him.
Hans Smith
July 6, 2014
My father called today July 6 and told me of dons passing.
How tragic life can be, I sat down by the Kuskokwim river and thought of the days that don and I had spent skiing over the years. In Montana and telluride Colorado .
The star that burns twice as bright sometimes burns half as long my friend.
I cried for the shortness of your life today , but I also know in my heart that your life was full and the days you had were good and you lived them well.
Aloha my friend
Hans
David M
July 5, 2014
I just heard the news and saddened beyond words. My deepest condolences to his immediate family and to all who knew Don.
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