Donald F. Grone – The Press Democrat

Donald F. Grone

OBITUARY

Don closed his eyes without end whereas sitting in a chair on the deck at dwelling, having fun with the sunshine and a scotch, ready to be known as for dinner. A resident of Sebastopol for 45 years, Don was born and raised in Monterey, CA. Before commencement from High School, he enlisted within the U.S Coast Guard in February 1942 and was discharged after World War II ended. He then obtained his Seaman’s Papers and sailed on American President Lines’ ships (totally on the Round-The-World run) and went from a Jr. third Mate standing, ending his eight yr seagoing profession with a Master’s License. He returned to school and earned a level in Electrical Engineering. He married in 1956 and went to work at U.S. Steel (Engineering Dept.) in Pittsburg, CA for 5 years. He modified his place of employment and went to work for General Electrical (Medical Systems Div.) and retired after 25 years. He cherished fishing, searching, gardening, making “gadgets” and telling (to these ) “Sea Stories”. He was a 60 yr member of Monterey Lodge #217 F & AM. He is survived by his loving spouse of 54 years, Anna Marie Grone (nee Sylvester); daughter, Kimberly Ann Grone-Schwartz and her husband William (“Bill”) Schwartz; son, William (Billy) Grone; grandson, William (Willie) Schwartz; granddaughter, Melody Marie Lee Schwartz, all of whom will miss him significantly. At Don’s request, no companies have been held and solely rapid members of the family have been current at his inurnment, which is within the Veteran’s Section at Pleasant Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary. Donation’s could also be made in Don’s title to the charity of your selection. Arrangements below the course of: PLEASANT HILLS MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY, Sebastopol. Cheda & Lyons – Directors (707) 823-5042.