Donald Hicks

Donald William Hicks April 14 , 1921~Sep 17, 2011 Donald Hicks, age 90, died in his sleep after listening to his beloved Giants on the radio. First and foremost, Don was a well-loved husband, father, and grandfather. During his lifetime, he was an avid sports fan, golfer, and fisherman who was passionate about trout and salmon fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Deford, Michigan, a town of only 100 people, Don helped run the family's dairy farm and attended a one room schoolhouse until enrolling in Cass City High. After studying at Wayne State University, he enrolled in the U. S. Navy's Air Training Center and became a pilot of PBMs during World War II. He was very proud of his four years of service in Brazil and loved to tell of his adventures flying over the Amazon. In 1947 he moved to San Francisco and was employed in the Marketing Dept. of the Texas Co., which later became Texaco, where he was employed for 36 years. Don married Lenore Johnson, who survives him, in 1952. He's also survived by a brother, Gerald, his sons Greg and Gary, and grandchildren, Tim, Molly, Melissa and Maddie. Friends and family are invited to attend a service at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 9th at The First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Road, in San Anselmo. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may take the form of a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (455 Market Street, Suite 640, San Francisco, CA 94105) or a charity of choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Keaton's Mortuary, San Rafael, CA.