Donald O. Carlile

Donald Oland Carlile, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was born April 16, 1939 in Holdrege, Nebraska, to Edwin C. and Mildred Arlene (Merchant) Carlile. He attended Seattle Pacific College majoring in business administration until he was drafted, then served in the Army from 1961-64. In 1966 he married Susan Harrison and they settled in the Seattle area. In 1978 he moved with his family to Dutch Harbor, AK, where he worked in office management for the fishing industry. He was divorced in 1987. In 1991 he moved to Renton, WA, where he lived for 20 years. Don loved music, people, and his family. He taught himself to play the piano at a very young age and loved to play for people wherever he went. He played for his church and at many gatherings, weddings, funerals, and the Renton and Mt. Si senior centers. His family was his greatest joy and he took delight in encouraging and supporting them. In November 2011, Don moved to Eugene, Oregon. Donald is survived by his daughter, Heather, and her husband, Corey Fisher of Veneta, OR; grandchildren Kathlina Fisher of St. Louis, MO, and Mirianna, Jonathan, Daniel, Joshua, and Rosalie Fisher of Veneta, OR. Don made friends wherever he went and will be greatly missed by many. A celebration of life service and funeral will be held January 28, 2012, at 11 am at the Renton Church of the Nazarene, 850 Union Ave. NE, Renton, WA.