Lifelong resident of the Des Moines and Normandy Park area Don Squires passed away from emphysema on June 8, 2010 at his home in Des Moines, two days after his 65th birthday. His friends and family looked after him, with particular care from his niece Debb Squires, and close friends Sharon and Doug Andrews and Dave Kaplan.

Don is survived by his brother John (Martha) Squires, nieces Debb Squires and Cathy O'Niel, and close friends Doug, Sharon, Dave, Marie, Dan, Don, Dave, Scarlett, Zoe, Gary, Norm, John, David, and many others. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Squires.

Don graduated from Mt. Rainier HS and took courses at Bates Voc Tech and Highline CC. He was a leader in DeMolay. Drafted into the U.S. Army, Don served from 1966-'68 at Fort Dix, NJ as Section Chief of the Personnel HQ Message Center. His work career included General Electric, the Seattle-Tacoma Box Co., and on-the-line quality control for the Kenworth Truck Co. He retired after 20 years at Kenworth in 2004.

Don was proud of his being part of the first generation of out Gay men, as a member of the Dorian Group, supporting equal rights measures, and in care for those with AIDS. He was a strong advocate and donor to the Seattle Men's Chorus, public broadcasting, and the cleanup of Puget Sound.

Don was a leader on the board of Misty Woods HOA for 15 years, including as president. He was passionate about politics, good scotch, and antique glass candlesticks.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don's memory to the Seattle Men's Chorus at www.flyinghouse.org, KPLU radio at www.kplu.org, or People for Puget Sound at www.pugetsound.org.

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