Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Don and I began our partnership and friendship some 47 years ago. After the first year at the company, Weyerhaeuser began conducting a series of educational programs. A year or so later, Don and I began working together on a variety of projects in the Information Systems area. Quickly, the nature of our work together changed as the value of our results increased. Don led a team of systems professionals that demonstrated the value of our ideas at the time. We worked together on many company projects in several areas. Our friendship continued after Don retired and began a new career in Portland. Don was an outstanding father, husband and grandfather. Both I and my wife, Barbara, enjoyed the special times we spent with Don, Ann and their family over the years. I deeply cherish and will miss my many phone conversations with Don. These memories will always provide a “foot print” of our friendship that endured almost 50 years. If I would have had a brother, Don would be him. God Bless, you my dear friend! Don, you were the best friend anyone could hope for. Our Love Always to Ann and your loving family … Bill and Barbara Maki
