Donald W. Pope, 83, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his home.
The family will receive friends Friday, October 6, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., with military honors to be presented at 4:00 p.m. by the American Legion Post #52 Drill Team at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Interment of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI.
Donald was born June 18, 1940, in Lafayette, IN to Paul & Louise (Scheidt) Pope.
He served honorably in the US Navy and married Sallie A. Smullen on July 7, 1958, in Angola, IN.
Mr. Pope worked for Quality Springs his entire career, retiring in 1998 as a production manager. He was very artistic and skilled in stain glass making, teaching classes at Burnside Senior Center for many years. Don loved to keep busy; always crafting something, somewhere. He enjoyed boating and treasured the time he spent with his family.
Don is survived by his wife Sallie; his children Jody (Joseph) Donellan of Crofton, MD, Michael Pope of New York, NY; his brother David (Vonda) Pope of Coldwater; his grandchildren Eric (Jennifer) Donellan, Adam Donellan all of Glen Burnie, MD; his great grandson Aiden Donellan and many very special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Rosemary Forsythe and Marilyn Raymond; his brother Paul Pope and sister-in-law Vicki Pope.
Memorials may be directed to the Burnside Senior Center.
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