Donald Leon Droesbeke's Obituary
Donald Leon Droesbeke
11/16/50 to 10/24/20
Donald Leon Droesbeke, 69 of Roy, Utah passed away on October 24, 2020. Don was born November 16, 1950 to Donald Firmin Droesbeke and Marian Phyllis Batchelor in Ogden, Utah. Don was raised by many loving parents, as a young boy Donny was raised between families in Utah and Texas. He attended Bonneville High School in Ogden Utah, Don was a long haul truck driver most of his life. Where he loved to drive, be out on the open road and see the US first hand, his last run being to the Katrina Disaster Cleanup. In his early years Don was an avid hunter, fisherman and archer, where he was once featured in Sports Illustrated Magazine. Don loved fishing, camping, being outdoors, spending time with his loving family, playing with his little buddies and playing pool with friends. After Retirement Don worked for the Salt Lake Gun Club and Stockman's Bar, where he made so many good friends. He ran a small engine repair shop, and volunteered his time at the Ogden Archery Club and Salt Lake Gun Club..
Don is preceded in death by his parents Donald Firmin (Rua Jean) Droesbeke, Marion (Teddy) Surridge and Hall (Laura) Moss, his baby brother Marlon Hawkins, his daughter Tammer Maughan, granddaughter True Sevy and many more.
Don is survived by his son Daniel (Becky) Droesbeke of Woods Cross, daughters Carol (Michael) Droesbeke-Bartz of Bountiful and Shalan Eggett (Justin Kinsey) of Clearfield, Brothers Del (Debbie) Droesbeke, Ricky (Barbara) Droesbeke and Dale (Diane) Moss, and sisters Rita (Larry) Prestidge and Jeanie Gavin, 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
"Dad you were always so thoughtful and caring of others, you are so loved and now so greatly missed. So accept your wings and keep your love a soar, we'll be seeing you!
P.s. Sorry (Not sorry) for not putting you in a hefty bag on the curb! love you, Hally"
Life celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flower, please donate to your local wildlife preserve. Thank you
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