Living facility.
Don was born in Long Beach CA to James and Etha Newberger on July-25-1924
At a young age Don began his long love of planes & mechanics working in a plane hangar at
the age of 10. This turned into a passion for engines and flight. He was a nationally recognized
model airplane designer and builder holding the world record holder for speed.
Don built and raced full size cars-planes and boats throughout his life. He than returned back to
model airplane building that lasted into his 90’s. All his planes were giant scale with one having
an 8’ wing span.
During WWII Don served his country as a pilot and mechanic of a B-25 bomber. He came home
to marry Mary C. Pollard of Madison, WI and they made their home in Long Beach. Don trained
and was certified as a master plane mechanic and was self-employed having many pilots only
wanting him to work on their planes.
After his first wife Mary passed he married Betty A. Pollard from Loveland, CO in 1996.
Don is survived by his 3 step children John-Connie and Tom Pollard.
Don was preceded in death by his brother-in-law John J. Pollard and his two sisters.