Donald A. Cruse: Born El Paso, Tx on December 18, 1920. Don passed away at home at age of 92. Retired CDR USN meteorologist after serving 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife Marge, daughter Donna (Chuck) of Colorado Springs, Co and son David (LeAnn) of Middle River, Mn. Also grandsons Jeff, Scott and Brian. Marge and Don were married for 65 years.
During WWII Don survived the sinking of two aircraft carriers: USS Wasp-CV7 and the USS Liscomb Bay-CVE56. Wounded in both and awarded a purple heart for each. Don was the historian and very active in the Naval Weather Service Association (NWSA) for many years. He loved to travel all over the world frequently returning to places he and Marge had been stationed or had been to on active duty. Don enjoyed the outdoors and was active as an assistant Scout Master in the 60's and 70's. He also loved gardening and passed his love of sailing on to his three grandsons.
