Richard Eberle

Donaldson

We want to notify all of the passing of our Dad, Richard Eberle Donaldson, known to friends as "Dick," who ended his earthly journey in Wichita Falls, Texas, on January 9, 2022 at the age of 92 years and 7 months.

Born to Fred and Lucile ( Yarcho ) Donaldson in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on May 16, 1929, D ad was a lifelong resident , graduating from Bartlesville 's College High School in 1947.  Before going to work for Phillips Petroleum Company, he owned his own dump truck and traveled to jobs around Oklahoma, as well as Texas.

Dad and Mom were married o n January 16, 195 3, and soon welcome d daughter Laura Lee ; eleven years later, ou r family w as complete with the birth of Mich ael Richard.  The y celebrated 61 years of marriage before M om 's passing in 2014.

D ad is survived by his children: Laura and husband Frank Booher of Devol , Oklahoma, Mike and wife Sheryl of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; three grandsons, Cody (Courtney) Booher , Ryan (Al i) Booher, and Shane Donaldson; one great grandson, Casen ; and two great granddaughters, Kaydyn and Kelbi ; one brother, Jack ; two sister s -in-law, June Henton and Carol Barrett; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by M om; his parents ; his in-laws Joe and Leona Henton ; three brothers-in-law, Richard, Jay, and Lloyd Lee Henton ; and two sisters-in-law , Joan Ashton and Lucy Donaldson .

Our dad loved life and everything that was a part of his life. He loved his family and worked very hard to provide for them.  The

o il business was a big part of his life, both at Phillips and when he embarked on his own venture. Considered to be man of highest integrity, D ad was as honest a man as a person would ever encounter, never voicing a bad word about anybody. In addition to his love for his family, he loved nature and all animals.  He had been an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life. Two friends who frequently accompanied Dad were J. L. McCormack and Butch Richardson. Two furry companions were a big part of his life, Molly and later Duke. Also, special in D ad 's daily routine was the coffee drinking group, Frank, David, Gil, and Jim, at Pop's Daylight Donuts.  You guys held a special place in Dad's heart and, although he probably didn't say much while at Pop's, he spoke of you fondly to us.

If you wish to make a monetary donation to honor our Dad, please consider Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, TX 76310, or to the animal rescue organization of your choice.