Donald Duane Marquardt
March 21, 1918 - December 24, 2007
Obituary
Donald Duane Marquardt, 89, passed away while visiting family on December 24, 2007. Don, a retired optometrist, was a 55 year resident of Longview, WA. An active member of the community, he was affiliated with Rotary, Elks, Longview Country Club, and the Longview Community Church.
Don was born March 21, 1918 in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota to Otto and Hilma Marquardt. He had one older brother, Bob, who preceded him in death in 2003. Don joined the Navy near the end of WWII and finished his education on the GI Bill. He began his optometric practice in Iowa, moving it to Juneau, Alaska, where he lived from 1946 to 1952 and started his family.
Don, a lover of golf, travel, learning, gambling, joking and life was interested in real estate and business. His travels took him to Alaska, Asia, Croatia, Europe and many times to Costa Rica. He will be greatly missed by his two daughters, Karen Brian Kelly of Federal Way, WA and Debbie Steve Lindberg of Spokane, WA, three grandchildren; Mikaila 14 of Federal Way, Brian 28 of Washington DC, and Scott 25 of Redmond, WA and several nieces and nephews, mostly residing in Oregon.
At Don’s request, no formal service will be held. His family is planning an open house to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 12 at his residence in Longview from 1:00 – 4:00 PM for those who wish to come. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Longview Community Church.
Arrangements for cremation are being made through Bonney-Watson Federal Way.
I’ve lost a very good friend. We were in high school and optometry college together. I’ve got a lot of great memories. I send my sympathy to his daughters.
I worked for Don as the manager of Triangle Mall in Longview for many years. He was a good man to work for, smart and fair-minded. I knew him as a guy that was always ready with a great story, the latest goings on about town or who was hot on the stock market. Since moving to the Seattle area, my wife and I would often stop when we came to Longview to visit Don at his home. He was gracious, as always. We will miss seeing him. And I will remember him as a man who often helped me with good ideas and counsel.
John Berry, Bothell, WA
With happy memories of Don’s friendship and many pleasant times at Hood Canal.
We will miss him.
To the family of Donald Marquardt: Those who have died will never be forgotten. Their sacrifice will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish Freedom.
We have know Don for 30 years as a client and a generous, caring person. We will miss him.
Doc was first and foremost a true gentleman. He was an astute businessman and a real joy to be with socially, escpecially displaying his skill at the gambling casinos. Doc never spoke ill of anyone and will be greatly missed by me and many others in our community.
Dr.Marquardt my wy eye doctor as I was growing up. I’ve thought often of him because I liked to go see him. It’s been a long time now, I’m 54, but I’ll always remember him with kind thoughts.
Sorry for your loss. N Wagner
Doc, we will always have fond memories of you.