Donald Robert Exton

Donald Robert “DB” Exton, 60, passed away on February 28, 2017 in Poulsbo, Kitsap, Washington. He was born on April 12, 1956 in Oregon City Oregon to Walter Loell and Margaret Mae Lanz Exton. Donald was primarily raised in Molalla, Oregon but also lived in South Carolina, Virginia, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Washington and Minnesota. In 1974 he graduated from Molalla High School, and later in 1989 graduated from Dunwoody Industrial Institute of Baking. Donald was in active duty in the US Army from 1973 to 1974 as a food specialist. He was in the Oregon National Guard for 5 years and served in the 41st and the 162md Infantry. Donald also worked as an Oregonian paper carrier, for Pinkerton security, as a baker for Masterpiece Bakery, Hillsdale Bakery and for Safeway Bakery. His favorite was baking at the LDS Church office building in Salt Lake City, Utah. Donald enjoyed football and wrestling while in high school. He also liked amateur filmmaking, prospecting, reading about history and road trip adventures. Donald was a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a two year mission in the West Virginia Charleston Mission from 1980 to 1982. Donald is survived by, Evalee (Phil) Winkler of Northglenn, CO., Bruce (Kathy) Exton of Port Orchard, WA., Debra (Steve) Miles of Poulsbo, WA., Thomas (Georgianne) Exton, of Oregon City, OR., Yetta (David) Exton-Conrad of Oregon City, OR., Nancy (Ron) Gibney of Chiloquin, OR., and Zon (Rhonda) Exton of Molalla, OR; 22 nieces and Nephews, 32 grandnieces and grandnephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Loell Exton and Margret Mae Lanz Exton; and sister, Barbara Ann (Savo) Waitkowicz. A Memorial service will be held for Donald at 11 am on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the LDS Stake Center (14340 S. Donovan Road, Oregon City, Oregon).