Donald Arch Rairdon

7/21/1925 - 5/9/2015

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Obituary For Donald Arch Rairdon

Donald Rairdon went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9. He was 89. He was a WWII veteran and P.O.W. He was a resident of Fremont for 55 years. He is survived by his wife: Ferol; daughters: Retha, Faye, and Karen; 4 granddaughters; and sister: Ruth Vaughan of Portland, Oregon. He was married for 60 years. He attended Calvary Chapel in Fremont. He also attended Bridges Community Church, Berean Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church of Fremont. He worked for Lockheed-Martin for 19 years.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 10-11am and a Funeral Service will begin at 11am at Calvary Chapel, 42986 Osgood Rd., Fremont, CA 94539. Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 11:30am at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Rd., Santa Nella, CA 95322.

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  • 10/01/2021

    Don, you were a wonderful person here on earth . Your stories of captivity and WWII showed your strength and faith you had in God . You are at peace now with our Heavenly Father . May the days ahead give your family comfort knowing they will be reunited with you . God Bless You . Love , Sandy and Dan Norwood and Family

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  • 10/01/2021

    Don was such an inspiration to know. He will be missed.

  • 10/01/2021

    It was a pleasure getting to know you Don..I will truly miss your laugh as you told me your adventures as a young man and time in captivity.You were a true gentleman, funny & loving you will be missed.My thoughts &prayers are with Ferol daughters &family.

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  • 10/01/2021

    You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve Don's home going. God bless you and all the family and may He keep you close in this time of sadness. Forrest and Betty West

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