Donald Preast

Don't think of him as gone away

His journey's just begun

Life holds so many facets

This Earth is only one

Just think of him as resting

From the sorrow and the tears

In a place of warmth and comfort

Where there are no days and years

Think how he must be wishing

That we could know today

How nothing but our sadness

Can really pass away

And think of him as living

In the hearts of those he touched

For nothing loved is ever lost

And he was loved so much

--Ellen Brenneman

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Mr. Preast was born July 9, 1941 in Indiahoma, Oklahoma, to Lewis and Mildred (Owen) Preast. He grew up in Indiahoma and was a graduate of Indiahoma High School, and married Mary Jenkins.

Donnie retired from construction work as a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by his son, Albert Jenkins and wife Melanie of Spencer; two brothers and a sister in law, Charles Preast and Roger and Lorna Preast; three sisters and a brother in law, Rose and Orville Swann, Gwen Jenkins and Robbie Hargrove; a grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary; parents Lewis and Mildred; and three brothers Arnold, Davey, and W.A. “P-dub” Preast.

Donnie loved to relax by watching a football game or NASCAR race. Anyone that came in contact with Donnie fell in love with his winning attitude, drive, and his jovial laugh. Throughout his life he impacted the lives of others with his knowledge and integrity.

Donnie will be loved and missed by all.