Don Jeter Obituary

One year ago. I think of Don often; he is missed, but I know what a privilege it was to be a part of his extended family! Everyone's Aunt Elaine

We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. It was such shock to hear. Curt worked for Don when we lived in Durango, Co.

Lynd, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I only knew Don for a short while, I can honestly say he was a truly charming, kind and wonderful person. He will be missed by many. My prayers are with you and your family.

They do not make them better than Don Jeter, what a great guy he was. He maintained an incredibly positive attitude in everything he did and was always courteous and friendly. I feel privileged to have known him. My condolences and thoughts go out to the family and friends of this admirable man.

WOW, what a terrible loss - for Don's family, his company, our project and our whole community.
He was such a gracious and generous man; I heard all his employees really loved working for him.
His donation of those two large air intake louvers to our project was so kind, and in keeping with his personality and life philosophy.
His company has done construction on several of my projects, and it was always top quality . . . . I never hesitated to recommend him to clients.

Dear Lynd,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know words can't change things, but hope the love and prayers being sent your way will be of some comfort. Your cousin fran

Don was a wonderful man. As his aunt (married to his uncle Hoyt), I will never forget the feeling of being engulfed in one of his giant hugs. He was the best; certainly sorely missed by all.

I am so sorry Lynd and Wilma. He was always so kind to me. I wish I could be there to give you both a hug.

To Don's Family; I am so sorry to hear about
Don's passing. I met Don through the Lodge at Pagosa Springs, Pagosa and Durango visited and helped each other, and Don was always present. The room just seemed a bit brighter when he came in, I thoroughly enjoyed his sense of humor. My prayers are with you and your family.
William Hill

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Don. To my brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Ivy, and my niece and nephew, Lyndsay and Collin, y'all will always carry on the legacy of Don. May God give you peace and comfort in these trying times. Prayers and condolences!

Don was one of the first Durangoan I met after moving to Durango in 1982. I have always thought of Don as a dear friend, he is missed greatly by very many. My thoughts and prayers are extended to all family and friends.

I have never met a person so genuinely kind and helpful. He was a great friend to my dad back in the eighties and would always ask about him after Dad moved away. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone. I'll miss his usual greeting of "Hello young lady!", though I'm sure he greeted every lady that way. I feel Don brought a warmth and gentleness to this crazy world when it was sorely needed. We are all better people for having known him.

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this extremely hard time. May the memories bring you comfort. He was a great man.

Really a great man and employer!

So sorry, Lynd! Thinking of you!

Rest in piece my friend GOD Bless your soul!

Don was a friend and a true American. He was a mans who loved life and would do anything for you. He will be missed by the community. May he rest in piece. God Bless his soul. Doug Goppert

Don was everything that was written in the obituary. Always willing to help anyone and had such a good soul. Rest in Peace, Don. Condolences to your family.

Hector Alvarado
Marcia G Franzen

The world truly lost a great man. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with Don. He always made everyones day a little bit brighter. Wishing his family only the best of memories and lots of love during this very sad time.

We are sorry to hear of Don's passing and will always remember him. The many pack trips together were the best! God bless you all, now and always. Anne and Jim Kornemann

"Hello, Young Man!" -- always accompanied by that irrepressible grin. It was a privilege and and honor for me to meet Don (I always called him Donald -- I guess because I had enormous respect for him) very soon after he moved to Durango and started VSM. I was a scrawny hippy kid, pushing a shovel, and Donald never treated me with less than friendly respect. We worked on countless projects together over the decades, and it is rare to meet a man so professional and so driven toward whatever degree of perfection may be reached in hard work. Even during the course of challenging projects, when heads were being scratched and knuckles were being busted, faces would light-up in genuine smiles when Donald would walk in to solve issues. Even as he faced the hardest trials that life can bring. Somehow, hurdles would be overcome, projects would be complete, and off we'd go to face the next one. Odd, how the passing of good men like Donald seems to erode the very boundaries of my own universe. Odd, how this worlds turns. You'll be missed, Donald.
Dav

Lynd- I'm holding your hand right now ! All of our thoughts and prayers for you and the family during this tough time .
I'm so thankful that we were able to connect in February
And have those memories ! Jimmy and I are so very
Sorry for your loss!
God Bless - The Carpenter's

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. This community is suffering a huge loss. Prayers to the family. I must say that "Don was always upbeat, friendly and accommodating in everything he did - Always had that fabulous smile on his face" - Will miss him greatly. Johnna Blanchard, Bayfield, CO

Dear Lynd,

We are sooo sorry for your loss! We are honored to have known Don in business and friendship. He will me missed!! Sending hugs and prayers to you Lynd!!!!

Love, Charlie and Carin Scalva

Brother Don was kind to me; he was always happy to see me. I will miss him.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.