Donald Washburn Obituary Donald D. Washburn, 80, of Keokuk, died at 8:45 Sunday evening, December 15, 2002, at his home. He was born July 11, 1992 in Williamstown, Missouri, the son of Dewey and Mamie McMarlin Washburn. He married Pearl I. Solter on October 28, 1945 in LaGrange, Missouri. She survives. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed in production at Hubinger Company for 32 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church of Keokuk and had served as a Deacon and Trustee. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed woodworking, repairing things for neighborhood children, and fishing when he had time. He was a Cardinal and Hawkeye fan. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Washburn of Keokuk; three children, Mike Washburn of Little Rock, Arkansas, Debra McPherson and her husband, Mike, of Carthage, Missouri and Mark Washburn and his wife, Tracy, of Keokuk; two sisters, Martha Kraus and her husband, Jack, of Keokuk and Wanna Glasscock and her husband, J.C., of Keokuk; five grandchildren, Kristin McBride and her husband, Jason, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Scott McPherson and his wife, Amy, of Pittsburgh, Kansas, J.D. McPherson of Wichita, Kansas, Hannah and Marlee Washburn of Keokuk; and two great grandchildren, Joshua and Caleb McBride of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Michelle Washburn; and a grandson, Joshua Washburn. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 19, 2002, at United Presbyterian Church of Keokuk with Rev. Brian Rihner officiating. Burial with full military rites was in Keokuk National Cemetery following the services. Memorials may be made to Area Scholarship Funds of the Presbyterian Church or to American Cancer Society.