Don passed away at home on Friday, August 7th at 3:10 pm.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie, and two children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Don and Melanie were married on June 16, 1970 in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
They just had their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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Veteran of the US Navy.
Vietnam
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Donald Lee Spencer 'Don' of Valley Center, 73, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born to Mickie D. Spencer and Mary J. Spencer, the oldest of five children. Don was a lifetime resident of Valley Center and a 1965 Valley Center High School graduate. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Fifty years ago, Don married the love of his life, Melanie Spencer. He retired from Boeing Aircraft after 27 years of service.
Don was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include, wife, Melanie, son Jack (Lauren) Spencer, daughter Heather (Gary) Swift, mother, Mary J. Spencer, siblings, Linda Richter, Gordon (Helon) Spencer, Cherri (Randy) Engel and Mark (Kim) Spencer; Four grandchildren: Two great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Valley Center Christian Church, 1801 E. 5th St. at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The Church will be live streaming the service at you click or copy the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgSEinqWBgT8C2Z5-l3hRA
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated to Valley Center Christian Church, American Diabetes Association, American Stroke Association or Serenity Hospice Care.
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He is survived by his wife, Melanie, and two children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Don and Melanie were married on June 16, 1970 in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
They just had their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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Veteran of the US Navy.
Vietnam
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Donald Lee Spencer 'Don' of Valley Center, 73, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born to Mickie D. Spencer and Mary J. Spencer, the oldest of five children. Don was a lifetime resident of Valley Center and a 1965 Valley Center High School graduate. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Fifty years ago, Don married the love of his life, Melanie Spencer. He retired from Boeing Aircraft after 27 years of service.
Don was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include, wife, Melanie, son Jack (Lauren) Spencer, daughter Heather (Gary) Swift, mother, Mary J. Spencer, siblings, Linda Richter, Gordon (Helon) Spencer, Cherri (Randy) Engel and Mark (Kim) Spencer; Four grandchildren: Two great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Valley Center Christian Church, 1801 E. 5th St. at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The Church will be live streaming the service at you click or copy the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgSEinqWBgT8C2Z5-l3hRA
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated to Valley Center Christian Church, American Diabetes Association, American Stroke Association or Serenity Hospice Care.
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Don passed away at home on Friday, August 7th at 3:10 pm.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie, and two children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Don and Melanie were married on June 16, 1970 in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
They just had their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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Veteran of the US Navy.
Vietnam
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Donald Lee Spencer 'Don' of Valley Center, 73, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born to Mickie D. Spencer and Mary J. Spencer, the oldest of five children. Don was a lifetime resident of Valley Center and a 1965 Valley Center High School graduate. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Fifty years ago, Don married the love of his life, Melanie Spencer. He retired from Boeing Aircraft after 27 years of service.
Don was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include, wife, Melanie, son Jack (Lauren) Spencer, daughter Heather (Gary) Swift, mother, Mary J. Spencer, siblings, Linda Richter, Gordon (Helon) Spencer, Cherri (Randy) Engel and Mark (Kim) Spencer; Four grandchildren: Two great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Valley Center Christian Church, 1801 E. 5th St. at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The Church will be live streaming the service at you click or copy the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgSEinqWBgT8C2Z5-l3hRA
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated to Valley Center Christian Church, American Diabetes Association, American Stroke Association or Serenity Hospice Care.
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He is survived by his wife, Melanie, and two children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Don and Melanie were married on June 16, 1970 in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
They just had their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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Veteran of the US Navy.
Vietnam
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Donald Lee Spencer 'Don' of Valley Center, 73, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born to Mickie D. Spencer and Mary J. Spencer, the oldest of five children. Don was a lifetime resident of Valley Center and a 1965 Valley Center High School graduate. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Fifty years ago, Don married the love of his life, Melanie Spencer. He retired from Boeing Aircraft after 27 years of service.
Don was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include, wife, Melanie, son Jack (Lauren) Spencer, daughter Heather (Gary) Swift, mother, Mary J. Spencer, siblings, Linda Richter, Gordon (Helon) Spencer, Cherri (Randy) Engel and Mark (Kim) Spencer; Four grandchildren: Two great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Valley Center Christian Church, 1801 E. 5th St. at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The Church will be live streaming the service at you click or copy the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgSEinqWBgT8C2Z5-l3hRA
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated to Valley Center Christian Church, American Diabetes Association, American Stroke Association or Serenity Hospice Care.
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Don's ashes are at home with his wife, Melanie.
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