Donald Dean Austin Aug. 7, 1932 Dec. 14, 2005 Donald Dean Austin, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Ridgecrest California.

Born August 7, in Bristow, Oklahoma. Donald served in the U.S. Army 1953-1955 and was a retired Tow Truck Driver. Donald enjoyed fishing and camping. He loved taking care of his beautiful roses. Donald also loved tinkering around in his work shop. He will be greatly missed by all who knew, loved and respected him.

Donald is survived by Daughter Donna and Husband Ray Cordoza of Paso Robles, CA; Sister Ruby and Husband Jerry Childress of Bakersfield, CA; Brother Owen D. Austin of Tulsa, Oklahoma Fiancé Tracie Webber of Ridgecrest, CA; Four grandchildren; Four Great-Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and his two special dogs, Scrappy and Peppie.

Donald is preceded in death by his Parents, Jessie and Arria Austin; two Sisters, Euell Lewis and Iva Jean Green; and Son, Gary Austin. Visitation, Monday, December 19, 2005 4:00p.m. 7 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel 216 S. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

Funeral Services to be held with Pastor Kenneth Noel officiating. Tues., December 20, 2005 11:00 a.m. at Victory Chapel 800 Airport Drive, Bakersfield, CA. Donald will be in our hearts forever. Good Bye for now, Dad we all love you.

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