Donald M. Weaver

Donald M. Weaver, 85, formerly of Littleton passed away September 9, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Longmont.He was born January 19, 1933 at Porter Hospital to Robert and Helen (Bell) Weaver. Don was raised in Littleton and graduated from Littleton High School in 1951. Don started college right out of high school at Colorado State University. After his freshman year he enlisted in the US Navy. Following his honorable discharge he returned Colorado State University, graduating in 1959.On June 28, 1959 in Littleton he married Jo Bannon. Don and Jo moved to Longmont in 1972.Don had a long career as a horticulturist and landscape architect. He was self-employed early on and also worked for a couple of nurseries in the Denver area. Don worked for Green Spot in Longmont from 1970 to 2008.He was a member of the Colorado Nurserymen's Association. Don was an avid sports fan. He held Bronco season tickets from 1962 to 2008 and he rooted for all the area professional teams and CSU.Don was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers John and Robert and a grandson Kyle.He is survived by wife Jo, son Kel Weaver (Joyce), daughters Karen Baki (Wayne) and Janice Metcalf, grandchildren John (Barbara Ann), Jay (Lindsey), Elise, Adam and Amanda, great grandchildren Jaxson, Emmet and Henry, sister Kathryn Bennet and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be at 1:30 pm Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St. Longmont. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Share condolences at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.