Service: A memorial and celebration of Don’s life will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. at 609 W. Main St., Fairview, at Don’s next door neighbor’s shop.
Don London, 65, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home in Fairview, South Dakota. A memorial and celebration of Don’s life will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. at 609 W. Main St., Fairview, at Don’s next door neighbor’s shop.
Don was born Jan. 31, 1959, in Los Angeles to Don and Mary Lou (Morrison) London. The family lived in several states before settling in South Dakota in 1976. Don dutifully served his country in the United States Marines in youth. He was most recently employed as a machinist at Bid-Well in Canton, South Dakota.
Don was a genius mechanic who could fix or build anything. He rebuilt his own house from the ground up and enjoyed helping others with their myriad projects. He formerly served his community as a volunteer firefighter, as well as Fairview mayor, city council member and general problem solver. He was a ham radio operator, fisherman and hunter who enjoyed being outdoors; exploring the deeper questions concerning science and philosophy; troubleshooting a dizzying array of problems across a mad variety of disciplines, always emerging with creative solutions that improved quality of life for everyone concerned; and of course (possibly his favorite pastime of all) rescuing damsels in distress — particularly his mom and sister.
Don is survived by his mother, Mary Lou; brother Steve (Sandy) London; sister Laura London; nephew Andy London; cousin Alan (Mary Victoria) Peper; cousin Mary Ellen Truszkowski; and numerous extended family, friends and admirers. He was preceded in death by his father, Don, and brother Tim, both remarkable men.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
So sorry for your loss. Drank a lot of coffee with Don, he was always smiling and fun to be around. He will be missed by many.
Tracy Montgomery
I am so sorry for your loss, Don was always so kind and friendly. Thinking of u all.
He will be missed dearly. Don always had a smile, and I will treasure getting to know him over the years.
So sorry for your loss. Don will be missed by many
Heart felt condolences and prayers to all of the family, so sorry for your loss.
May God bless and comfort you in this time.
My deepest sympathy prayers are with you all. I know it is a comfort for you to know he read the Bible and loves the Lord and is now in his Heavenly home.
Until we meet again, my fair cousin. 2 Timothy 4:7-8.