Birth date: Dec 22, 1934 Death date: Oct 14, 2018
STETSON, Donald L. 83, of Tucson died Sunday, October 14, 2018. Don is survived by Shirley, his loving wife of 61 years. He is also the devoted father of Patty (Mike Baker) Sams, Janet (Dale) Curtis and Diana Coleman. He is the ch Read Obituary
Dad, it’s been 5 years today since you passed away. I still love you and miss you everyday,
Janet
Dad, I am missing you every day! Love you, Janet
Over 23 years ago I landed a project updating the security system for Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix Arizona
Gary Underdown asked me who I wanted to work with me on the project
I asked him if I could take the longest term employee in the newest employee so I could learn from each of them.
I was blessed to work with Dickie Lee Miller and Don Stetson. The three of us got along incredibly and have a great time finishing the project faster than scheduled. Our client was so happy with what we had done they asked us to do Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico as well I will always have amazing memories working with Don. Don always made sure The work was done perfectly the first time I don’t think I ever went back and had to fax anything he had done I’m grateful I was able to get by and see him just a few weeks before his passing He looked great but said he was done fighting the fight. I will forever cherish that time I had with Don, Shirley and Janet. Don you are truly missed.
My Uncle Don was and will always be a significant part and have a special place in my heart! I think about all the times I spent the nights at there home with my cousins Patty and Janet they were like my sisters more than cousins and Uncle Don and Aunt Shirley always made me fell that way when I was there. I loved our trips to Apache lake(hated the road to get there!) Uncle Don taught us to water ski behind the red fish boat! Also going fishing at Big lake is where I found my love to fish. Our families where truly bonded and the memories are endless. My Uncle Don had a special bond with my husband Dave and they loved to see each other and talk. My heart is broke but I know he is in heaven with my dad and brother all Don’s enjoying it with each other and all the other relatives and friends whom have passed before! I love you Uncle Don I will see you again in heaven!
Don was a man who literally “worked all his life”. Rejected at birth, he worked with the animals and in the fields daily during his early years. He worked through high school and still found a way to participate in sports. He served honorably in the Army, married, and had a beautiful family.
He worked 58 years at a job he loved.
At home, in the evenings and on weekends, he worked to make sure his cars, homes and yards were meticulously maintained. His pride in his family and personal accomplishments were obvious to all who knew him.
He worked to find time to hunt, fish, camp, water-ski, travel, raise grandkids and spend time with friends. He loved the White Mountains!
He worked his hardest to defeat the cancer that took his life. We’re confident he’s finally enjoying the retirement he deserves from a life well lived.
We cannot replace him in our lives but we’ll work harder now trying to live up to his example.
Love Always,
Bev and Lenny
