Donald Vernon Combs

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Donald Vernon Combs

Birth
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Death
21 Apr 2003 (aged 83)
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
Burial
Cremated, Ashes scattered. Specifically: Ashes scattered by son Loren on Mt Rainer Add to Map
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SECTION D ROW B SITE 72
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Donald V. Combs, was born Jan. 26, 1920 to Lawrence & Myrtle Combs (Smith) in Wichita, Ks. Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and received several commendations for his service. Joining Boeing in Kansas after the war, moved his family to the Puget Sound Region in 1962, and continued working for Boeing the next 20 years.Don married Laura Jane Robbins in Wichita in 1940. They had 3 children Michael, Donna & Loren. Michael preceeded him in death in 1981. Also is survived by grandchildren Jennifer, Josh, Cammie and Jenny. His siblings include sisters, Marilee Walters, Nancy Lee of Wichita, sister Carol Hinds of Tahlequah, Ok. Brothers Robert & Dale Reed of Wichita. Also preceeded in death by his parents and two brothers Jerry Combs and Loren D. Reed. Don was an excellant photographer, he loved the outdoors, and in retirement he and Laura Jane traveled in their favorite travel camper. Don was a kind and generous man, who loved his family, and friends. He is sorely missed.∼Service Branch: NAVY
Enlistment Date: 31 May 1944
Release Date: 7 Apr 1946
Rating: Electricians Mate 2nd Class (EM2)
Donald V. Combs, was born Jan. 26, 1920 to Lawrence & Myrtle Combs (Smith) in Wichita, Ks. Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and received several commendations for his service. Joining Boeing in Kansas after the war, moved his family to the Puget Sound Region in 1962, and continued working for Boeing the next 20 years.Don married Laura Jane Robbins in Wichita in 1940. They had 3 children Michael, Donna & Loren. Michael preceeded him in death in 1981. Also is survived by grandchildren Jennifer, Josh, Cammie and Jenny. His siblings include sisters, Marilee Walters, Nancy Lee of Wichita, sister Carol Hinds of Tahlequah, Ok. Brothers Robert & Dale Reed of Wichita. Also preceeded in death by his parents and two brothers Jerry Combs and Loren D. Reed. Don was an excellant photographer, he loved the outdoors, and in retirement he and Laura Jane traveled in their favorite travel camper. Don was a kind and generous man, who loved his family, and friends. He is sorely missed.∼Service Branch: NAVY
Enlistment Date: 31 May 1944
Release Date: 7 Apr 1946
Rating: Electricians Mate 2nd Class (EM2)

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