Donald Wayne Compton born Oct. 13, 1928 in Oklahoma passed away at home on May 12, 2012 in the arms of his sister, Patty Kolstad and honorary brother Jim Clowers. Donald was a 52 year resident of Chehalis moving from Oklahoma in 1963. He loved life and put up a courageous fight after suffering a heart attack Feb. 13. He loved playing bingo with his special friend and companion Marie Kaszychi and was a frequent visitor to the casino.
He is survived by his daughter Vicki Steele (Tracy), sister, Patricia Kolstad, niece Cathy Jones, grandchildren, Mike and Ryan Compton, Kevin, Kenneth and Kristine Steele, Karen Capps, Karyl Kempton and Karina Johnston, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, many close friends including Peggy Morant, who he considered his sister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette (Tyng), his mother, father, son and grandson.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Wash.
