Gresham resident Donald E. Nott passed away on September 3, 2010. He was 85. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 10 at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home.
Don was born April 12, 1925 in Shelby, Nebraska to Ross and Mary Pearl (Kelly) Nott. He moved to the Portland-Gresham area during WWII to work in the shipyards. He married Jeanette Keiscker on January 22, 1965. Don loved fishing. He was a commercial fisherman for many years but in the last 20 years he enjoyed fishing for sport. He also enjoyed crabbing and duck hunting. He was very skilled at miniature woodworking and created many intricate models and lawn ornaments.
Don was preceded in death by his wife and numerous siblings. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Brentano of Gresham, OR; and Alan Prickett of Reedsport, OR; daughter, Marilyn Strope of Pendleton, OR; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements under the direction of Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham, OR.