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In memory of
Lt. Col. Donald Dean Alexander, Ret
July 9, 1933 - July 22, 2021
Jul 9, 1933 - Jul 22, 2021
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Don was born on his grandparents farm in Spencer, Iowa and grew up in Terril, Iowa on his par-ents farm. Don grew up with an infatuation for large equipment, often watching powerful trains pass by and felt that was where he developed his desire to fly airplanes. After high school Don attended Iowa State University for two years before being commissioned into the US Air Force Air Cadet Program with the rank of Capt. He …
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I served as an FAA Test Pilot in Wichita, Kansas when Don was a test pilot for Cessna. I flew with him several times, …
I served as an FAA Test Pilot in Wichita, Kansas when Don was a test pilot for Cessna. I flew with…
I served as an FAA Test Pilot in Wichita, Kansas when Don was a …
Rest Donald, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. Caree…
Rest Donald, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service t…
Rest Donald, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of …
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Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on,
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Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on,
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I had the pleasure of working with Don for many years. He was a great test pilot, engineer, and friend. He was alway…
I had the pleasure of working with Don for many years. He was a great test pilot, engineer, and fr…
I had the pleasure of working with Don for many years. He was a…
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Timeline
Born
July 9th, 1933
Started a job at U.S. Air Force
1955
Retired from U.S. Air Force Reserves
1983
Survived by
Sherrie Alexander Groom
Niece
Sabrina Preston
Daughter
Matt Alexander
Son
Kelly McGinley
Daughter
Scott Alexander
Son
Sydney Alexander
Granddaughter
Noelle Lewis
Step-daughter
Royce Testa
Step-son
Sabrina Preston
Daughter
Predeceased by
Vickie Vines
Daughter
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