Donald Paul Campbell, 91

Donald Paul Campbell, 91, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, in the Beardmore Building, 119 Main St., Priest River, Idaho.

Don was born March 8, 1925, in Sandpoint, the son of Janet and Walter Campbell. He attended local schools and was a volunteer fireman, in Sandpoint, so he could live “rent free” while attending high school. Following high school graduation he joined the U.S. Army, and during World War II he served in Italy and Africa, earning his honorable discharge.

Don graduated from the University of Idaho, with a degree in forestry. While living in Moscow he met, and later married, Mildred Bradbury who preceded him in death. He later married Frances Rangitsch, who would also precede him in death.

He worked in Missoula, Mont., for Tree Farmers Horner Waldorf; retiring from Champion International in 1985. Following his retirement he was sought after as a consultant.

Don's passions were hunting and fishing and his family.

Don is survived by his children, Dennis (and Carol), Susan (and Mark), Eric (and Patti), and Mary (and Tom); 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters-in-law, Delores Campbell, Kathi Campbell, Evelyn Wick, and Marie Bradbury; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his three siblings, Clint Campbell, Colin Campbell and Dorothy Myers.

Memorials may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, where he was a museum contributor, in memory of Donald P. Campbell.

Family and friends are invited to sign Don's online memorial book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Final arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.