Donnie Lee Loveland Obituary (2024)

Donnie "Don" Loveland Sr., age 80, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Yakima, Washington. He was born on July 21, 1944, to parents Van and Hazel Loveland, in Springfield, Missouri. He lived his life dedicated to his country, serving in the Airforce, as an Air Policeman, receiving the National Defense Service Metal for his service during the Vietnam War. He served as a U.S. Marshal for seven years. Don joined the Yakima Police Department, retiring as a Detective Sargent. Don had a lifelong love of fishing and hunting. He was never without a freezer full of fresh meat and fish. In his later years, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, being around family and his beloved dog, Louie. He is survived by his wife, Bernie Loveland, his brother, Frankie Loveland, two children, Donnie Loveland Jr., and Tina Schaaf, five grandchildren, Donnie W. Loveland, Janelle Loveland, Chantelle Loveland, Cody Forinash, Mya Schaaf, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Van and Hazel Loveland, sisters, Rosie Loveland and Laura Mulford, brothers, Glen and David Loveland, and previous wife, Shirley Loveland. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10:00am, Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.