- Date Of Birth: November 25, 1932
- Date Of Death: October 13, 2013
- State: Colorado
Donald E. “Don” Sweeney, a longtime resident of Canon City, CO, passed away in the early morning hours of October 13, 2013. He was born in the home of George and Louise Sweeney in Vincennes, Indiana, on November 25, 1932. Don attended Wabash College on a football scholarship before leaving to join the U.S. Army and serve in the Korean War. Just prior to enlisting in the Army, Don married his sweetheart, Dona (Reel) Sweeney of Monroe, IN. on December 13, 1952. After being honorably discharged from the military he found employment with the Bell System, where he spent 37 years as a high level system technician; 15 years with Illinois Bell, and 22 years with U.S. West. He enjoyed fishing, travel, electronic gadgetry, mushroom hunting in the woods of his home state, and time with family and friends. He was a Boy Scout leader and member of the American Legion, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Don was a believer in the Gospel of Christ. Don is survived by his wife, Dona; daughter, Terry; sons, Doug and Chris; grandchildren, Andy, Missy, Aaron, Tim, and Anna; two great-grandchildren; his brother, Marvin; and a sister, Linda. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. The glory of the world seems diminished with his passing.
