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Donald Charles Preston

  • July 20, 1926 - January 4, 2012
  • Apple Valley, California
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“Don, will will be missed. You were such a big part of our Family and the one grandpa that my kids had. Then Zora and you would come over and we...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Sue Bennett - Hastings, MI

“I still have a hole in my heart and think of you constantly every day. Miss you Dad! ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Donna - Apple Valley, CA

“Donna & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great friend for over 70 years and will be truly missed. He is in a...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Barbara - LaBelle, FL

“Donna: We send our condolences on the passing of your Dad, He was the Best Brother in law I ever had,but he is with our Lord.in a place where there...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Dave Smith - Homer, MI

“So sorry to hear about your father. Glad that we were able to meet and become long distance friends. Keep in touch and God Bless. Bob & Terri ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Terri Layton - Zephyrhills, FL

“Don was a first cousin to my late husband, Norman Canniff. We had many good times together during the years. Don was indeed a very special person....Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Bob & Mona Jean Bode - MI

“I remember Don as a kind man who cared for his family and his work. I'm sorry that we did not get up there to see him before he passed but I know he...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Jack&Jenny McAllaster - CA

“I love you Grandpa & miss you every day. My comfort is knowing you are at peace and with the love of your life. XOXO- Angela Fogel, Grandaughter ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Angela Fogel - Huntington Beach, CA

“Aunt Donna my heart is with you. I didn't get to see him much, but I always loved him! I will never forget that he stepped in to walk me down the...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: SuZane Jemmott - FL

“Donna I wish I could have been there with you all. I am with you all in my heart. Don was a wonderful man and I miss his sweet smile. I pray he is...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Chris Zylstra - MI

“Don: Iam a lucky MAN to have married your daughter Donna; she is my "SOUL MATE" and "LIFE PARTNER".. I thank you for her and you will be missed...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Joseph Fitzgerald - Apple Valley, CA

“WE REMEMBER DON AND ZORA FOR THE LOVE THEY SHARED WITH ALL WHO VISITED THEM IN ZEPHRYHILLS. THEY WERE GREAT NEIGHBORS AND WE WILL MISS THEM GREATLY. ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: pete,doris,andpeteryuhas - NY

“Don and Zora was my first teachers of the game of shuffleboard and they did a great number of inpark tournaments which I and Don won a couple of them...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Susan Dungey - Zephyrhills, Fl., CA

“Hoping you can find comfort in knowing your dad is in a much better place. ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Lila and Phil Bovee - Anaheim, CA

“I miss you Daddy!!!!!!!!!! ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Donna Fitzgerald - Apple Valley, CA


Donald Charles Preston died peacefully at his daughter's home in Apple Valley, CA., on January 4th at 11:00 A.M. with Donna by his side. Donald was born at Gerber Hospital, Fremont, Michigan on July 20, 1926 to Fern and Roy Preston. He was married more than once but the love of his life the last 15 years was Zora Preston of Newaygo, Michigan. Donald said she was his soul mate. Don was a life long member of the Elks, Moose, and Independent Order of the Odd Fellows for over 50 years. Donald was a dairy farmer, sold farm equipment, repaired farm equipment, owned a beverage company in Battle Creek , Michigan and there after became a semi truck driver for ConAgra Foods out of Florida. He was awarded National recognition for Safe Driver of the Year several years in a row. Donald was very proud of it. Donald is survived by his daughter, Donna Fitzgerald and her husband , Joe of Apple Vallley, CA and his granddaughter, Angela Fogel of Huntington Beach and many friends and relative in Michigan and Florida. Services were held January 5th. Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary handled the arrangements. The family would like to thank " Community Hospice or Victor Valley" and Church of the Valley. Donald's life long motto was "It's nice to be important but it is more important to be nice" Happy Trails to You and see You in Heaven. We Love You, Love you Love you - Your Family.