Don was born in Blair, Nebraska, the first-born son to Albert and Mabel Curtis and was followed by 8 brothers and sisters. After graduating from High School in Gothenburg, Nebraska, Don joined the Air Force and was promptly shipped over-seas to be stationed in England. While there, he met and fell in love with Jeanie, to whom he was married until her passing in 2013.
Don and Jeanie made their way back to Nebraska where they settled first in Gothenburg and then moved to Arvada, Colorado.
Don started working with his dad as an oiler as a kid and later, just like his dad, became an expert at operating a drag line. When Don moved to Colorado, he took a job at Henderson Mine where he retired as a Shift Boss. Don loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter still out hunting big game into his 80's. Don was a registered gunsmith and was famous for his hand-crafted rifles.
Always busy, Don still found time to be a devoted dad and grandfather. Don always had projects underway, finishing basements, building yard fences, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems and repairing his cars as well as his daughters' and grandchildren's'. In his "spare" time he enjoyed his garden (although he battled mightily with the squirrels in the race to harvest).
Don was a remarkable person. While seemingly quiet, his dry wit and sense of humor would disarm any stranger and soon make them a friend. He was absolutely devoted to his family and friends throughout his life and was always the first person to show up when you needed help. His passing leaves a cavernous void that will be impossible to fill.
Don and Jeanie made their way back to Nebraska where they settled first in Gothenburg and then moved to Arvada, Colorado.
Don started working with his dad as an oiler as a kid and later, just like his dad, became an expert at operating a drag line. When Don moved to Colorado, he took a job at Henderson Mine where he retired as a Shift Boss. Don loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter still out hunting big game into his 80's. Don was a registered gunsmith and was famous for his hand-crafted rifles.
Always busy, Don still found time to be a devoted dad and grandfather. Don always had projects underway, finishing basements, building yard fences, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems and repairing his cars as well as his daughters' and grandchildren's'. In his "spare" time he enjoyed his garden (although he battled mightily with the squirrels in the race to harvest).
Don was a remarkable person. While seemingly quiet, his dry wit and sense of humor would disarm any stranger and soon make them a friend. He was absolutely devoted to his family and friends throughout his life and was always the first person to show up when you needed help. His passing leaves a cavernous void that will be impossible to fill.
Don was born in Blair, Nebraska, the first-born son to Albert and Mabel Curtis and was followed by 8 brothers and sisters. After graduating from High School in Gothenburg, Nebraska, Don joined the Air Force and was promptly shipped over-seas to be stationed in England. While there, he met and fell in love with Jeanie, to whom he was married until her passing in 2013.
Don and Jeanie made their way back to Nebraska where they settled first in Gothenburg and then moved to Arvada, Colorado.
Don started working with his dad as an oiler as a kid and later, just like his dad, became an expert at operating a drag line. When Don moved to Colorado, he took a job at Henderson Mine where he retired as a Shift Boss. Don loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter still out hunting big game into his 80's. Don was a registered gunsmith and was famous for his hand-crafted rifles.
Always busy, Don still found time to be a devoted dad and grandfather. Don always had projects underway, finishing basements, building yard fences, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems and repairing his cars as well as his daughters' and grandchildren's'. In his "spare" time he enjoyed his garden (although he battled mightily with the squirrels in the race to harvest).
Don was a remarkable person. While seemingly quiet, his dry wit and sense of humor would disarm any stranger and soon make them a friend. He was absolutely devoted to his family and friends throughout his life and was always the first person to show up when you needed help. His passing leaves a cavernous void that will be impossible to fill.
Don and Jeanie made their way back to Nebraska where they settled first in Gothenburg and then moved to Arvada, Colorado.
Don started working with his dad as an oiler as a kid and later, just like his dad, became an expert at operating a drag line. When Don moved to Colorado, he took a job at Henderson Mine where he retired as a Shift Boss. Don loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter still out hunting big game into his 80's. Don was a registered gunsmith and was famous for his hand-crafted rifles.
Always busy, Don still found time to be a devoted dad and grandfather. Don always had projects underway, finishing basements, building yard fences, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems and repairing his cars as well as his daughters' and grandchildren's'. In his "spare" time he enjoyed his garden (although he battled mightily with the squirrels in the race to harvest).
Don was a remarkable person. While seemingly quiet, his dry wit and sense of humor would disarm any stranger and soon make them a friend. He was absolutely devoted to his family and friends throughout his life and was always the first person to show up when you needed help. His passing leaves a cavernous void that will be impossible to fill.
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