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Donald MATTOON Obituary
October 23, 1943 - January 25, 2017
Don was born in Kendrick, ID to Donald Eugene Mattoon, Sr. and Dorothy Helen Mattoon. He grew up in Lewiston, ID and Chewelah, WA; graduating from Jenkins High School in 1962. Following graduation he attended WSU and served in the National Guard. Don held many different jobs over his life and retired from Spokane Transfer, having moved from truck driver to Human Resources.
Don met his wife, Susan Carney Hanegan, in the Spokane Mountaineers. They were married December 24, 1992; his parents having been married on that date in 1942.
Don was a man of many interests. He was a member of the original New Horizons Orchestra, learning to play the cello with no previous music experience. He went on to play with the Spokane Falls Orchestra and Project Joy. He was a golfer who was always improving with lessons. Hiking, bicycling, and skiing, along with sailing and fly fishing were also pursued as a result of his love of the outdoors. Most recently, photography found him a member of the Spokane Camera Club where many of his photos were received with great admiration.
Don is survived by his wife, Susan, at the home; step-sons Jeffery (Traci) Hanegan of Spokane and Bill Hanegan of Bellingham; aunts, Peggy (Chuck) Snyder of Lewiston, ID, and Mary Bell Mattoon Macki of Chewelah; siblings, Doug (Kathie) of Asotin, Mike (Alicia) of Spokane Valley, Becky Hunt of Cheney, Ginger (Steve) Devorak of Pullman, Robin (Scott) Brannan of San Antonio, TX, and Shannon (Gary) Shelley of Meridian, ID; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest brother Jeff.
The family wishes that memorial gifts be sent to Holy Names Music Center's Scholarship Fund at 3910 W Custer Dr., Spokane, WA 99224. Don was a member of the committee that granted assistance to families that wished their children to have the joy of music in their lives.
Please join the family for a celebration of Don's life to be held on February 11, 2017, from 2-4 pm, at Women and Children's Free Restaurant, 1408 N. Washington St., Spokane, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald MATTOON
February 11, 2017
Our sympathy goes out to Don's family and friends. We hope that all who knew him celebrate his life by doing something you love with the people you love in a place that you love. Spokane Mountaineers
Kathy Hatcher
February 7, 2017
I will remember Don's big genuine smile. Though I had not seen him much in recent years, this is what I remember most.
Jon Lepper
February 3, 2017
Don was my go to buddy for adventure! We biked, skied, geocached, fly fished and photographed together these past 13 years. We met in the Spokane Mountaineers about 40 years ago and had some great times with the Mountaineers but once we retired we really got busy. Don knew the the best places to photograph old barns, cars and scabland landscapes. I will miss him more than he would have imagined! A true Renaissance man.
February 2, 2017
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Donald E. Mattoon, Jr. for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.
February 2, 2017
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
Field trip to the roundup.
Spokane Camera Club
February 1, 2017
The Spokane Camera Club has lost a creative soul. Don has been a very active member and one of our best photographers. The Wednesday Night Guys will miss you and all raise our glasses in your honor tonight.
Polly McMahon
February 1, 2017
Don we love you. I will never forget that you were my first cello buddy. You gave me cello tips, you made me laugh when I was frightened of my own cancer; you shared your beautiful home and most of all your amazing family. I came to love Susan and Becky and they carry on your spirit of love and joy in music. Now you are joining my Terry as a guardian angel which you already did in this life. So you already have training. I understand from Terry that this is a pretty wonderful place. But I so miss you here. Love, Polly
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