Donald Eugene "Don" Goostree, Sr.
August 30, 1948 ~ April 12, 2017
Donald “Don” E. Goostree, Sr. 68, of California, MD formerly from Pleasant Hill, CA passed away on April 12, 2017 in La Plata, MD. Born on August 30, 1948 in Alameda, CA, he was the son of the late Rosella Goostree and Billy Goostree. Don was the loving husband of Margaret L. Goostree, whom he married on February 22, 1969 in Leonardtown, MD. Don is survived by his children: Donald E. Goostree, Jr. (Calley) of California, MD, Shelly Hammett (Chris) of Hollywood, MD four grandchildren: Jessica, Matthew, Addison, and Logan. Siblings: Sharon Ricetti (Dave), Anita Parent, Joseph Goostree (Tracy) and Thomas Goostree (Maya).
He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1966. Don served in the United States Navy from January 1967 to September 1972 for 5 years and was stationed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, MD. He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1986. Don worked for St. Mary’s County Maryland Public Works as a Lead Mechanic for 22 years, retiring in July of 2010. Don enjoyed fishing, woodworking welding playing cards as well as helping family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM with Deacon Bill Kyte officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Donald Goostree, Jr., Wayne Cook, Ray Cook, Chris Hammett, Joseph Cook, and Jason Thomas. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Joseph Goostree, Matthew Goostree, John Mitchell, Thomas Goostree, and Keith Rickerson.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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My Dear Margaret, Donnie and family, Shelley, and my precious Jess, I am so very sorry about your huge loss and can tell you there are many who feel the same. Don touched many lives with his wit and his awesome smile. He would do anything for anyone and always found something funny in every situation. I truly felt he was a great friend. Margaret, I know the coming weeks and months are going to be very hard for you but please reach out to your many friends, and family members, and talk about Don. It is good to be able to talk about your loved one and that should keep you very busy as he was such a character who told a lot of stories and there are a lot to be told about him also. I pray this helps you during this terrible time and that his memories bring many smiles to your face as well. May he rest in God’s gentle arms and watch over all of us who he left behind. God Bless you all and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Audrey
Margaret, Shelly, Donald , Jessica and all the family
Our most sincere condolences on your great loss. May God keep you close to Him and help ease your pain. May he rest in peace.
Love
Wayne and Joan Thompson
Don, I’m very sorry for your loss of your Dad, I hope he didn’t suffer long. I can’t make the funeral but my thoughts are with you my friend. I hope you, Callie and the kids are doing well. Best of luck, Sincerely Chuck
Shelly and family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there’s anything you need. Love, Christy
It was a pleasure knowing you. Rest In Peace, my friend.
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Goostree family, God’s word saids, at Isa 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces.