He was born in Ellensburg July 1, 1927 to Adam and Lorene Swangler.
On July 23, 1949 he married Harriet Cushing while they were attending CWCE. They were married for over 66 years. Their union produced 4 children, Steven, Charles, Debra Anne, Kristi Lee and Donald Charles, Jr.
Donald was preceded in death by sons Steven and Donald, Jr., daughter Debra, and great-granddaughter Jordan Carlson.
He is survived by his loving wife Harriet, daughter Kristi Lee Williams, sister Lois Knutson and Kevin B. Knutson.
Donald was proud of his 3 grandchildren, Kayla Carlson, Mylissa Schaefer and Kevin Knutson, his 6 great-grandchildren, son-in-law Gerry Williams, brother-in-law John Cushing and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at Western Village, 1010 E. 8th Ave., Ellensburg, WA at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 24, 2015 followed by a celebration of Donald's life.