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Donald Weiler Obituary
He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and American Legion. He was also a member of the Black Powder Club, the Knife Makers Guild, and a member St. Francis Church for many years. He completed his education in the Air Force. Don was a world renowned custom knife maker.
Don was in the military from 1948 to 1968. His military career commenced with the Merchant Marines followed by enlistment and retirement from the Air Force. He received numerous achievement awards throughout his Air Force career. After his military career, Don retired from San Pasqual School District. He was acknowledged by Public Broadcasting System by profiling his occupation as a knifemaker. He was acknowledged numerous times in the Knifemakers Guild.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Josie; and daughters, Margaret Welsh, Debbie McCoy, Susan Lantzy, and Joann Chavez. He is also survived by his brother, A.J. Weiler; grandchildren, Chris Welsh, Wendy Havins, Taira Tregaskes, Valerie Beebe, Jake Lantzy, Jilian Patterson, Camille Lantzy, Mandy Todd and Joey Chavez, Jr; and great-grandchildren, Cadence Jo, Carter, Oliver, Owen, Ava and Dylan.
A viewing will be held at Johnson Mortuary on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a rosary from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A service will be held at Johnson Mortuary on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. Final resting place will be at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. St. Francis Church will officiate.
Pallbearers will be John Welsh, Mike McCoy, Phil Lantzy, Joey Chavez, Jake Lantzy, Joey Chavez Jr., Morgan Patterson and Eric Todd. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Welsh, Chad Havins, Gabe Tregaskes, Stan Grosskreutz, and Dan Roland.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Weiler
Carrol Martin
September 15, 2008
Susan: My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Crystal Cabrera
September 5, 2008
My thoughts are with you, Aunt Josie and "the Weiler girls" as everyone calls them. Uncle Don used to crack me up when I went to Saturday breakfast, he will always be remembered.
Eva Gonzalez
September 3, 2008
Josie & girls,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Eva & Mateo Gonzalez
Geri & Arnold Carrillo
September 2, 2008
Dear Mrs. Weiler sorry for your loss he and you always had a smile and a wave for me as you would pass by my house. our prayers go out to you and your family
GERI RODRIGUEZ
September 1, 2008
TO THE WEILER FAMILY:
OUR FATHER LUIS RODRIGUEZ WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF DON'S. THEY WORKED TOGETHER AT SAN PASQUAL FOR MANY YEARS. SADLY OUR DAD PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 26TH. WE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AND SADLY OUR FAMILIES ARE MOURNING TWO WONDERFUL MEN AT THE SAME TIME. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I BET THEY ARE MAKING THEIR JOURNEYS TOGETHER.....
THE LUIS RODRIGUEZ FAMILY,
GERI AND KIDS...
Sheryl (Huff) Toliver
August 31, 2008
Don was a friend and mentor to so many kids who rode his bus. He will be missed.I was blessed to have known him.
Rosa Irazola
August 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rosa Irazola
August 29, 2008
Jill,Camille,Susan,
Nancy Verschoor
August 29, 2008
To the Weiler family:
My brother, John, is married to Don's daughter, Margaret. We had many opportunities to gather as family through the years. Don was always a kind, considerate and gracious man. As an artist, I have immeasurable respect for his gift of knife making. He is in a class by himself. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. My fervent prayers are for your comfort at this time. I hope you can take comfort that you will see him and be with him again.
Rachel and Frank Rios
August 29, 2008
Josie. thinking of you at this sad time in your life, our prayers are with you and the girls. God Bless You.
Rey & Lucy Rivera
August 28, 2008
To Josie Weiler:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grief.
Susan (O'Brien) Antone
August 28, 2008
Bus driver Don was one of the best budrivers that San Pasqual ever had he made you feel welcomed when you got on his bus by saying good moring and to have a great day in school i am sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers Susan (O'Brien) Antone
Bonnie (Huff) Jones
August 28, 2008
Don was my school bus driver from 1970 through 1976. He was more respected than the other drivers, but he showed the students more respect and taught us right from wrong. A lot of teaching goes into the bus rides to and from school and Don was the Best!! Rest in peace, my friend. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
Mike Hawes
August 27, 2008
To the best darn bus driver San Pasqual ever had, I wish to express my conddolences in your time of grief.
Harold andMartha Hawes
August 27, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there for you, but we are in New Mexico at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Michael Tarasoff
August 27, 2008
There's no place you can go where I won't find you friend. Love you Pop.
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Munoz Sr.
August 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Tommy and Rosa Munoz
August 27, 2008
To the family of Don Weiler,
My condolences to you in the passing of a man that I admired very much. Don was truly one-of-a-kind. He will be missed but never forgotten by all who knew him.
henry cedillo
August 27, 2008
just like to send my condolences to all of your family i am jesse and mary son . GOD BLESS
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