Don Rasmussen, 88

Don Rasmussen "was called home to be with his Lord" on July 25, 2009. Donald Arthur Rasmussen was born May 29, 1921, here in Kalispell. He was the son of Christian and Mary (Jorgenson) Rasmussen. Donald was the sixth child but the first boy. His five older sisters took very good care of him.

After school Don went to work in the grocery business, first as a delivery boy then on to working in and managing several different groceries here in town. He even owned his own small grocery, the "Eastside Superette."

Don served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His tour of duty took him to the South Pacific. He returned home in December of 1945 to his family and his "girl," Doris Lunde. Don and Doris were married on June 9, 1946.

Doris preceded Don in death in 2002. In August of 1951, their only son Lamar was born. He preceded both his parents in death in 1993.

Don was a man of faith who loved his Lord. He served God through work in the church, but most of all in the way he led his life. He loved people and had a wonderful sense of humor.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Suzanne Rasmussen; and his three grandsons, Aaron and his wife Terri, Joel and his wife Amanda, and Kirk; also several nieces and nephews.

"We celebrate his life and the joy of knowing that he is now resting in the arms of his Savior, no more pain, no more sorrow."

Funeral services for Don will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Don's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence and sign Don's guest book.