Don Sowell

Don Sowell passed away June 18, 2011. The son of Larry and Kathleen Sowell, Don married Teresa Murphy on March 15, 1990 on Maui and she survives. He was a proud third generation native Arizonan and a naturally gifted athlete who played Triple-A baseball for the San Francisco Giants. Following that experience of a lifetime he embraced his calling as a civil-structural engineer and spent his career managing very large, sophisticated design and construction programs and projects all over the country. Don worked 20 years with Stearns Rogers, served as Director of Facilities Design and Construction for the University of Arizona, and spent the last 10 years as Vice President of Heery International. Most recently, Don was energized in developing his newest venture, Magma Project Management. Don's greatest delight was his last 21 years laughing and enjoying life with his wife. He loved spending time on his boat, enjoyed his collection of bright red automobiles and cherished the good times he spent with his favorite friends and first cousins. Don will be greatly missed as he was loved by all for his generous spirit, giving heart, sage wisdom and love of life. Don is survived by his wife, brother Bob, sister Kay, and preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Philip's In The Hills. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.