VAUGHN, Don Leon

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - Don Leon Vaughn passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 80. Don was born in Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 15, 1932 to Carvel and Velma Vaughn. After high school, Don became a pipe fitter, a career that would span 40 years. Don worked for Local 157 in Terre Haute and moved to Covina, Calif. where he was a member of Local 250 in Los Angeles. Don retired in 1993 and relocated in Parker. He loved boating on the lake, exploring the desert in his dune buggy, traveling in his RV, all the people and friends he made at Hillcrest Bay and being a handyman. Don is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Virginia; daughters, Dale A. Burke, of Lake Havasu City and Donna Kay (Oscar) Narvaez, of Las Cruces, N.M.; and granddaughters Trisha, Stacy and Lorrianna Narvaez. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s name to the Polidori House 1970 Bahama Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Don’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.