Don was born March 18, 1928 in Irwin, Pennsylvania, the third child of Helen and Thomas Menzies.
He served 2 years in the United States Navy and then attended Penn State University where he graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He had a very successful career and worked all over the United States, retiring in 2010.
He met his wife, Janet of 64 years in Kenmore, New York. They had four children.
Don was a strong Christian and devoted family man. He was an avid golfer and very physically active throughout most of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Janet, four children, Lynne Brasfield, Judith Riebel, Kenneth Menzies and Donald Menzies Jr, four grandchildren, Jerre Brasfield II, Joshua Riebel, Laura Riebel and Scott Menzies, as well as three great-grandchildren, Jerre Brasfield III, Reneé Brasfield and Myles Brasfield.