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Donald Duncan

1936 - 2022

Donald Duncan obituary, 1936-2022, Olympia, WA

Donald Duncan Obituary

Donald Duncan
August 31, 1936 - May 12, 2022
Olympia, Washington - Donald P. "Bing" Duncan passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022. Don was preceded in death by his wife Hope. He was born in Webster S.D. on August 31, 1936 to William Duncan and Katherine Peabody. Don was raised in Webster with an older brother and younger twin sisters. He attended college at the University of S.D., University of Oregon and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a librarian degree. His two children, Audrey and Les were born in Minneapolis. Don was then offered a job with the Washington State Library in Olympia in 1966. He was a wonderful husband, father and neighbor on "X" St SE in Tumwater. He was a long suffering fan of the Seattle Mariners since 1977, played a lot of sports himself and after retirement volunteered much of his time at St. John's Episcopal Church. Don travelled a lot with Hope to see old friends and relatives all over the country. He was a very devoted grandfather to his three grandchildren. Don spent much of his life serving others. Dad, you are already truly missed. We love you and hope to see you in heaven later.
The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday June 25 at 1:00 p.m., at St. John's Episcopal Church, Olympia.

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Published by The Olympian on Jun. 3, 2022.

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Fr. Steve Norcross

November 3, 2022

Sorry for this late response. I was wondering about Don and went on the internet and found his obit.

Happy memories of being rather close to Don in my early years at St. John's as a curate, and then returning as interim many years more recently.

Don and shared similar temperaments. We were introverts married to extroverts. He was a quiet, steady presence in my life, and I honor him for that.

Don (Bing), may you rest in peace and rise in glory.

Kate Walsh

June 15, 2022

Don was unfailingly generous and kind and was a stalwart anchor of the St. John's bass section; "Bing" indeed! Thankful to have known and sung with Don.
Condolences.

Nancy (Zussy) Allen

June 3, 2022

Such a gentleman and all `round great man! Thoroughly enjoyed working with Don during the time I worked at the WA State Library...some 22 years! Godspeed, good friend!

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