Donald J. Kirkpatrick

Donald John Kirkpatrick

June 8, 1935 - February 12, 2017

Donald J. Kirkpatrick was born June 8, 1935, in Lost Hills, Ca. He passed away February 12, 2017 in Bakersfield, CA. He is preceded in death by his wife Joann and his parents, Robert John Kirkpatrick and Vera Marie Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his children, Debora Heaps (Russ), Diane Kyle (Kevin), Robert Kirkpatrick, Ronald Kirkpatrick (Cheryl); 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren and dear friend Christina Dooley; Sister Dorothy Reuter; sisters- in-law, Freddy Shuey and Charlene Yarrigle; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Don attended Wasco High School and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to further his education at Bakersfield College from 1953 - 1954. He was a member of the Renegade Football 1953 Jr. Rose Bowl Championship team.

After college, Don joined the United States Marines and served from 1954 to 1958. He then went into the grocery business, owning his own Speedy Mart at one time in Escondido, Ca. He was later voted in as the President of Southern Californian Retail Clerks Union, based in San Diego. Don ended his career owning his own business based out of San Diego, Grass Hopper Gardening. Don Retired to Bakersfield in 2012 to live out the rest of his amazing life

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Bakersfield Hoffman Hospice.

A Graveside Service will be held February 22, 2017 at The Riverside National Cemetery (22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518) at 10:30 am.

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