Donald Paul Weber

Donald Paul Weber, 57, of Elgin, died Sept. 10. A memorial service began at 4 today at the Elgin Community Center. A potluck dinner was to follow. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald was born March 28, 1952, to William and Marilyn (Blason) Weber in Portland.

Donnie was an avid outdoors man. He loved to fish and have picnics and barbecues or family gatherings of any kind. If there was a crowd, those who knew him say he was the happiest. He loved to joke and was always coming up with something to tease someone, or make everyone laugh. He enjoyed the home he and Melva had up Merritt Lane because he could go and walk and be outdoors whenever he wanted.

As the illness was overtaking him, some of the biggest struggles those around him had was stopping him from overdoing it, when it was apparent he was in no shape to be shoveling snow, mowing the lawn or even raking the leaves. But his family and friends knew that was Donnie - always there to help if there was a need. He was willing to help anyone, even if he had just met them.

Donnie worked in the construction industry and was self-employed. He was a skilled roofer and woodworker, and did other construction work as well. Those who knew Donnie say he was a perfectionist - if he was not a master at a project he would not do it until he could perfect it.

All who knew Donnie knew how full of life and laughter he was and that he was a strong fighter.

Donnie is survived by his companion, Melva Rushton, of Elgin; son, Greg Weber and his wife, Marrisa; one granddaughter; son, Chris Robertson; brothers, Greg, Scott and Daniel; sisters, Marie, Dana and Lisa; in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews; mother, Marilyn; and step-father, Robert. He was preceded in death by his father, William HM Weber, who was a famous artist; sisters, Laurie and Robyn; and his step-brother, Randall.

Donnie requested that no flowers be placed anywhere in his memory and for those who wanted to spend the money, they could make donations in his name to the American Cancer Society, 7325 W. Deschutes Ave., Suite A, Kennewick, Wash. 99336.

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