Donald Joseph Kovacevich

Don was born November 8, 1935 in Des Moines, lowa and passed away on March 26, 2026 in Auburn, Washington. He was 90 years old. Don was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Don's family moved from Des Moines, Iowa and settled in Enumclaw, WA when he was in the 6th grade. He lived in Enumclaw until graduation in 1953. Don earned a Bachelor of Education from Seattle University where he played college tennis and basketball alongside famous teammate, Elgin Baylor, NBA Hall of Famer. Don first met Betty, his wife of 63 years, at a CCD religious education dance and they got married in 1958 at Holy Family Church in Auburn, WA. Shortly after the wedding, they moved to Oklahoma where Don was stationed as a lieutenant in the army. After his service in the military, Don and Betty moved back to the Seattle area. Don earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Washington. He taught mathematics and science to junior high and high school public education students for 50 years. Don coached basketball, tennis and boys soccer. He read newspapers everyday and was an avid crossword puzzle solver. Don loved to play bridge at the Auburn and Sumner senior centers. He enjoyed viewing many sports like the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners, as well as, watching his grandsons play basketball. Don is survived by his five children; Mark, Mike, Janna, DeAnn and Rick, grandchildren Jaden and Joshua Goodall, brothers Jim Kovacevich of Seattle and Dick Kovacevich of San Francisco.

We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to Fr. Thomas and to all our friends at Holy Family Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or School.

Interment immediately following Mass at Mountain View Cemetery, Auburn, WA

Arrangements by Klontz Funeral Home