Obituary of Donald O'Neil

Donald Lee “Donnie” O’Neil Donnie passed away March 12, 2024 at 86 years of age. He was born April 13, 1937 in Eatonville Washington to Lloyd and Martha (Scoggins) O’Neil the youngest of their three children. He graduated from Eatonville High School in 1956 where he was very active in sports (excelling in basketball) many clubs and organizations. On October 25, 1958 Don married his high school sweetheart Judy Snyder, they were together for over 50 years- raising a family, working, playing, fishing, farming and caring for each other until Judy passed away in 2009. In 2011 Don met Carol Olsen soon they were “knotted”; they lived, vacationed, socialized and travelled in and bought and sold many RV’s together for over 13 years. Donnie was known by all for his sense of humor, he loved to tell jokes and stories. A bit of a temper earned him the nickname “Dangerous Don” used by many in jest. A construction job with his Uncle Ben brought Donnie to Lewis County, he worked for Bueter and O’Neil prior to going to work at Pacific Sand and Gravel (Lakeside Industries) there he worked his way from driver to dispatcher, superintendent and estimator retiring in 1996. He was a 38 year member of Teamsters Union Local #252. Donnie was an avid outdoors-man, he loved hunting and fishing from a young age, golf came to him later in life but he was hooked, playing as often as he could, not even his Parkinson's could slow down his golfing. He enjoyed wintering in the southwest, and fishing in the northwest and spending time with the family for all the special occasions and major holidays; Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July and of course St. Paddy’s Day. He was a member of the Eagles, Moose and the Men’s Club at Newaukum Valley Golf Club. Don will be sorely missed and always remembered by those he leaves behind, he is survived by his Significant Other Carol Olsen, children Darren (Michelle) O’Neil of Chehalis, Michael O’Neil of Issaquah and Dianne O’Neil of Tacoma. Grandchildren; Ashley (George) Fletcher, Sean O’Neil, Braden O’Neil, Sydney (Dan) Smith, Austin O’Neil and Keegan O’Neil. Great- grandchildren; Sloane, George “Kellen” & Hayes Fletcher; Teagan and Riley Smith. Sister Peggy Higgins and brother Larry (Margie) O’Neil of Tacoma, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, best friend/neighbor Harry McCutchen and uncountable golf partners, fishing/hunting partners, and friends. A short graveside service will be held on April 13, 2024 @ 11:00 at Claquato Cemetery a gathering to celebrate his life will follow at Noon at the Newaukum Golf Course Chehalis, lunch will be provided. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to W.F. West Dollars for Scholars or your favorite charity.