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Don Madden Obituary
Don Raphael Madden was born in Sacramento, California on April 22, 1927 to Jack and Vera Madden. Don peacefully passed away at Chula Visa Veterans Home near San Diego California on Friday, October 13, 2006 at age 79.
Don spent a total of six years in the United States Marine Corps and spent time on the front lines as a message runner in the Korean War. Don belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1900, Disabled American Veterans and was an honorary lifetime member of the American Legion. He was also was a member of the Toastmasters.
Don had just finished writing a book, The Chronicles of My Life which will be published soon.
Art has always been an important part of his life and he has created many beautiful paintings.
Don was married to Virginia for 34 years before she passed away in 2003. Don is survived by his daughter Vera Lynn Chin, her husband Hector, their daughter Marissa, Don's son Donnie, Don's sister Janis Nelson and husband Ted, sisters-in-law Emily Duarte, JoAnne Ward, Peggy Kennedy and brother-in-law Albert Boogaard as well as many nieces and nephews.
Don had a zest for life and enjoyed exchanging ideas with a variety of people.
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Memories and Condolences
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Juanita and Arlen Slay
October 19, 2006
To Janis and Ted, I was sorry to read of Don's passing today on the computer. We have great thoughts of the family. Since we have been in Or. for 43 yrs.we lost touch. Don was a gifted and talented artist. Juanita and Arlen Slay
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Maurice Travis
October 18, 2006
I don't believe I have enough words to express my graditude and respect for Don Madden. Don will and has always been an instrumental person in my life. Don and Virginia took me into their home and made me feel like part of their family when my own family was unable and unwilling to do so.I respect Don for his warm heart and generous soul. He helped me broaden my perspective on what it means to be a man. I am pround to have been privileged to know such a great man. The selfish part of me is sadden by the loss of a wonderful person but the selfless side of me is happy to know Don has finally made his way home.
My heart goes out to Donnie and Vera. You guys have always been great friends and I love you guys for that.
Ishta Muhammad
October 18, 2006
Donnie and Vera, my prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss. Keep your heads up, I love you. Ishta
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