Passed away in Marysville on Sept. 23, 2004. His battle with complications from his stroke is finally over. Born July 19th, 1919 in Cheyenne Wells, CO to parents, Carl and Laura Sears. Don is survived by his daughter Paula; sister Carla; niece, Chris and her family; four grandchildren, Laurie, Eddie, Tiffany and Jennifer; four great grandchildren Sean, Jordon, Alissa and Kylie. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bertha; daughter, Mary Anne; brothers, Jack and Robert and nephew Richard. We will miss you terribly, but we are relieved, along with you that your struggle is over. Enjoy heaven it?s a wonderful place to be. We hear the fishing and hunting are truly out of this world. I bet you?ll even find a fishing pole or two to refurbish. We will always love you! Viewing will be 1 hour prior to the service. Funeral service Monday, Sept. 27th, 2004 2:00PM at Evergreen-Washelli Chapel, Seattle.