KIZER, JR., John Donald (Don)

Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Wednesday, February 20, 2008

John “Don” Kizer, age 95, passed away on Feb. 18, 2008, at Yavapai 
Regional Medical Center. Don was born Aug. 25, 1912, in Prescott, 
Ariz. 

He attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Prescott 
High School in 1932. During his high school years, he called crews 
at night for Santa Fe Railroad and later became a conductor working 
between Prescott and Phoenix. After 40 years of service to Santa Fe 
Railroad, he retired in 1977. He was a member of the United 
Transportation Union for 65 years, Prescott Elks Lodge 330 for over 
60 years and a member of the Smoki People. 

Don’s greatest joy was his family and traveling. He is survived by 
his wife Ruthann (Partridge) Kizer; daughters Sylvia Glaspy of 
Australia, Donna (Phil) Beverly of Idaho, Cathy (Ray) Derby of 
Oregon and Karen (Ron) Halford of Prescott. Grandchildren are John, 
Jim, Darla and Fawn Glaspy of Australia, Bill Beverly, LaDawn (Dave) 
Saxton of Idaho, Carey Derby of Oregon, Clint (Loreta) Halford of 
Chino Valley, Lisa (Brandon) Mosher of Montana and Tara (Ryan) Seis 
of Seligman. 

Family services will take place in the spring. 

Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements

Information provided by survivors. 

Posted by Judy Wight Branson on February 23, 2008

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