A real man !  He is sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. 
Madeline Foster


Eileen and Family, Maureen and I were stuned by the loss of my longest and best friend. Don and I met on the local bus one day on the way home from grammar school:Don from Good Sheppard and I was on my way home from St. Sebastian's. He was a real character, cracking jokes and kiddding the bus driver. I always looked forward to riding that bus each day. We then both attended St. Monica's High School where we became very close friends and confidants. Playing pick-up basketball after School and both of us singing in the School Choir and Glee Club. We had many of the same friends and used to double date on many occasions. Don never lost his sense of humor and would keep our antics confidential., thank God!
When I married Maureen (my wife of 56 years), Don was in the Army but , made an heroic effort to attend our wedding by joining an Army  convoy going south. Unfortunately, the convoy had a whole bunch of problems geting from Fort Ord to Los Angeles and Don arrived after the Church service but,  made the reception a little late. 
During my College years, Don bailed me out of a sticky situation when he designed a Special Cover for the Student  School Directory that I was charged with publishing. The cover design is something that Santa Clara  University has used in different forms since that time. 
After Don and You (Eileen) married and  moved to Michigan we only communicated by mail but, retained our friendship. One of my regrets in life is that we never got the opportunity to visit you two and your Family in Michigan. We all lived a very busy life and had to make ends meet. It was very special to visit with you two at our 50th High School reunion. I will never forget singing "That's Amore" with Don at  that Italian restaurant in Venice . Just like in High School. 
Don was a very special person in my life and I will never forget him. I take some comfort in knowing that a good man like Don with  the love he had for his family is resting in peace with Christ.  

I’am sorry to hear about the loss of your father Helen are thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time 

I remember working with Don over 45 years ago as tech illustrators  at Autodynamics. His sense of humor is something to remember. He left a smile in our hearts.

Dear Eileen & Tim,

Paul & I are grateful we had the opportunity to get to know Don over the past few years.  He was a friendly and enjoyable person.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Peg


Dear EILEEN and family.
We  the class of ‘59 from St. Monica send our condolences to you and your family.

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️🌹🌹❤️

To Aunt Eileen,Cousin’s and Family,Our deepest condolences go out to all of you. I had nothing but great memories of Uncle Don,a lot of them were on Bogie Lake .I know we will all be fishing again,When God calls us home.

HI EILEEN 
IT WAS A PRIVILEGE KNOWING AND
WORKING WITH DON. HIS SENSE OF
HUMOR COULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN 
BY ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM. HE WAS 
((THE CAPTAIN ))WHEN IT CAME TO SEAFOOD. HE WAS A GOOD PERSON 
TO WORK WITH AND I AM SURE HE WILL
BE MISSED BY MANY. I WILL (NEVER )FORGET 
SOME OF THE THINGS HE TOLD ME.
HOWEVER TAKE COMFORT IN THE FACT 
YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN AND HE WILL
BE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU. 
I AM SURE ITS GOING TO BE HARD BUT YOU
HAVE COUNTLESS  MEMORIES TO GET YOU
AND US BY ON.




I am so sad to lose my favorite neighbor of over 40 years.  Rest in peace Bob and I'll be looking for you around the fish spots on Bogie ! xo 


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Donald Vincent Bednard

28 novembre 1940 – 26 décembre 2019

Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

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