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1924 - 2008
.jpg) Donald David Engle at the age of 83 went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at the local Kerrville VA hospital with his wife Dwade at his bedside. He was born on Nov. 15, 1924 in Sapulpa, OK. to Alan Engle and Essie (Wilson) Engle. Don graduated from Okmulgee, Oklahoma High School. He married Dwade Williams on June 3, 1949. Don enlisted in the Army and then transferred to the Navy V12 Program attending Oklahoma A&M, Notre Dame and graduating from University of Oklahoma as a mechanical engineer. He was an ensign in the Navy and in 1953, he was appointed lieutenant Jg. Don was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserves in 1955. Don started his engineering career in 1947 with Stanolind Oil and Gas Company in Wink, Lubbock and Longview, Texas then joined Midstates Oil Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as chief engineer. Don was a senior manager with Tenneco after acquisition. In 1970 Don became as independent oil/gas producer through the formation of Rayado Exploration and Production Company and later a partnership in Hetco Oil Company in Houston. He was a Texas Professional Engineer, member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and colonel in the Commemorative Air Force. Don's greatest joys in life, including his family, was piloting his own airplane. With his boys he built and flew model planes and ran model trains. He worked with the Boy Scouts as a boy, and later as a leader. He spent tree summers at Philmont Scout Ranch with his family. Don enjoyed camping out, hiking and traveling, and played a great game of tennis. He retired in 1993 to Kerrville where he continued pursuing his love of flying and the outdoors. He was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church of Kerrville. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Wendell Engle.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Dwade Engle of Kerrville, Texas; 1 daughter Nancy Kelley and husband Robert of Pearland, Texas; 4 sons David Engle and wife Laura of Cedar Park, Texas, Steven Engle and wife Caroline of Delmore, California, Douglas Engle and wife Elizabeth of Austin, Texas and Thomas Engle and wife Barbara of Redmond, Washington; 8 grandchildren Stephanie, Erica, Veronica, Elinor Engle, Patrick, Davey, Wyatt Engle, Troy Downs and wife Kamela; 2 great grandchildren Cole and Kenna Downs and many other family members and friends who love him will miss him.
Private burial be held 2:30 pm, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at Ft. Sam National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Memorial services will be held 11 am, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at First United Methodist Church of Kerrville with Pastor Warren Hornung officiating the services.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Kerrville Veterans Hospital.
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Wednesday January 16, 2008 at
10:50 AM
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JIM AND KATHLEEN MINNICH
Tuesday January 15, 2008 at
11:33 PM
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We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to you, Dwade, and your family for the loss of your dear husband, Don. May God strengthen you during this time. Jim and Kathleen Minnich
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Jack and Barbara Fields
Saturday January 12, 2008 at
1:59 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Jack and Barbara Fields
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John Brewster
jebtexas@comcast.net
Friday January 11, 2008 at
11:18 AM
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Don was one of the kindest, most gentle men I have ever been blessed to work with. Our friendship (when I was a young man at Trafalgar House and Don helped me immensely) was a source of professional pride for me, and great personal joy. I thank God for introducing him into my life. My sincere condolences to Dwade, and all of his family.
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Raul and Leslie Ann Capetillo
Friday January 11, 2008 at
9:57 AM
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To the Engle Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of mourning. You have our deepest sympathies.
Raul and Leslie Ann Capetillo
of Pflugerville,Tx and friends of Doug and Elizabeth
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Bob & Caitlin Allbright
Wednesday January 9, 2008 at
10:00 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Engle family at this time of loss and sadness. Bob, Caitlin and the Allbright family.
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Carol Mullins
textinkerbelle@yahoo.com
Saturday January 5, 2008 at
6:57 PM
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Dwade and family I am so sorry for your loss. But as we all know Don is in a better place. I know you will miss him, but please know that he will be looking down on all of you knowing that you love him. I really enjoyed my time that I had with him. I have alot of memories of my time with him my favorite will be when he told me I could cook better, when I tried to get him to eat the T.V. dinner that day. Dwade you know that you can call me anytime that you may need to talk or someone just to listen I will always be there for you.
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