Don was only 18 years old in 1956 when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After serving the country he loved for 23 years, Don retired as a MSGT. Six months later, he began a 20-year career at the VA Hospital in Tucson, AZ.
1959 was a great year for Don. He met, fell in love with and married the love of his life, Brenda Harrison Real. Together, the set off on their 60-year honeymoon. Don and Brenda have six daughters: Dennie (AZ), Dodie (SC), Dorie (AZ), Dedie (TX), Debbie (CO) and Deslie (AZ). They also have 5 son-in-laws, 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Carl Real, his mother Lula Hancock Real, his siblings Wanda, Betty, Dorothy and Clarence.
There is so much we will all miss about Don, including his infectious smile, how he loved to make people laugh, how he loved football and poker, how he loved to cook and his Route 66 coffee cup, how he loved his dogs and the USAF. But what we will miss the most is how he truly, deeply loved his family. He was our hero and our rock.
We love you Don, Dad, Grandpa, and friend.
Burial service will be held at noon on October 26, 2019 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Followed by a celebration of life at Brawley’s restaurant (7848 E Wrightstown Rd, Tucson) at 3:00 pm.
Don requested no sadness or black clothes at his services. He wanted bright clothes and happy memories.
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