Donald James Willett's Obituary
MAJOR, DONALD JAMES WILLETT, 84, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2001 at Kaiser Hospital in Hayward, California. He was born on August 6, 1917 in Red Rock, Arizona. He has been a resident of Hayward, California for the past 34 years. Donald retired as a Police Inspector with the San Francisco Police Department after 30 years of service to the community. He also retired as a Major in the U. S. Marine Corps after 30 years of service to his beloved country. He was the husband of the late, Frances Elida Willett. Donald was a devoted father of son, Robert J. & Sandra Willett of Pleasanton, California and to his daughter, Dorothy M. & William Davidson of Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was also a beloved grandfather of five grandchildren, Eric Willett, Sarah Willett, Denise Allen, Sherrie Gann and John Davidson. Donald was a Combat Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the following organizations: Veteran San Francisco Police Officers Association; San Francisco Police Officers Association; Life Member of the 1st Marine Division Association both National & The Northern California Chapter; Marine Corps Mustang Association; San Francisco Police American Legion Post #456; Life Member of the Retired Officers Association; Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Sgt. Logan Chapman Post #7636; Life Member of the 3rd Marine Division Association; Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans Association; Member of the San Lorenzo Moose Lodge #1786 & the Legion of the Moose; Retired Employees Association of The City & County of San Francisco. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home - Reflection Chapel with full U. S. Marine Corps Military Honors; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544. A Private Inurnment will take place at a later date at Golden Gate National Cemetery; 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA 94066.CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME -HAYWARD, CA (510) 471-3363."SERVICE OF MARKED DISTINCTION"
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