Donald M. Sales, 81

Donald passed away Aug. 28, 2010, at Life Care Center in Post Falls. He was born in Bowon, N.D., Sept. 29, 1928.

He served in the United States Army Air Corp, spending most of his time in Guam. Upon his discharge he located in Spokane, Wash., where he met his wife Dorothy (Shlimme). They were married March 18, 1950, moving to Hauser Lake in 1952. Donald worked at Utter Motors in Spokane for 10 years, also worked as a boat mechanic for Fiberform, owned and operated Bayview Marina, and owned Curley's Tavern in Hauser Lake for 20 years. He was a life member of the VFW No. 1474 in Hillyard and a member of the American Legion No. 143 in Post Falls.

Donald enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, fret, woodworking and was a puzzle book addict. He was loved by the community and many kids around the lake called him dad. He will truly be missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 60 years; daughter Doris (Les) Jordan, Spokane Valley, Wash.; grandchildren, Corinna (Kirk) Keyser, Nikki (Steve) Hatt, Eva (Chris) Waddell, Levi Jordan; four great-grandchildren, all of the Spokane area.

We love and miss you.

A welcome home gathering will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at the Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza Ct., Post Falls.a