Donald L. Hasse

Donald L. Hasse, 87, died Dec. 14, 2010, at his winter home in Yuma, Ariz. A memorial service will run from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Island City City Hall, 10605 Island Ave.

Don was born Aug. 26, 1923, to Bendena and Albert Hasse in Reardon, Wash. Don moved to La Grande at the age of 3. He married Doris Fager in February 1945. After Doris' death in 1993, Don married Clista Ward.

Don was a La Grande High School graduate. He worked for Lynch Motors as the body shop foreman for more than 30 years. Don finished his career with Gateway Auto.

Don was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed camping with his family and restoring vintage cars. He served as president of the Rusty Wheels Vintage Car Club and president of the Snodrifters Snowmobile Club.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Bendena and Albert; wife, Doris; brother, Bill; and son, Gene. Don is survived by his wife, Clista; sons, Dave Hasse and Joel Hasse; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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