Don grew up in San Diego, California. He worked as an upholsterer, then in the shipyards, and was also a truck driver till 2004 when he finally retired. Don married Yoko in July 1977 in San Diego, California. They were happily married for 37 years. Don enjoyed deep sea fishing, boating, movies and dinner with family. He is survive by his spouse Yoko, his daughters, Stacy, Jamie and son Paul, his grandchildren, Cameron and Reece, his sisters Judi and Kathy, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Don was preceded in death by his father John and Lillian Hobbs.