Donald Joseph Wilcoxon
June 20, 1944 ~ May 5, 2021
Donald Joseph Wilcoxon, 76, unexpectedly passed away on May 5, 2021.
Donald was born in Saint Paul, MN on June 20, 1944, son of the late Donald and Dorothy Wilcoxon.
Preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Wilcoxon and brother Robert (Shirley).
He is survived by his three children: Joan (Mike), Sandra (David), and Ann (Noel), grandchildren
Genevieve, Clement, Jeffrey, and Lauren. Brothers Gary (Mary Ann) and Greg (Kelly). He also has many
nieces and nephews.
Donald loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Not too far from his heels during
these outdoor activities would be his favorite dog, always a Labrador Retriever.
Donald began his career working at Rocky Flats Nuclear Facility and supported many Department of
Defense (DOD) projects during the Cold War upholding the defense of our country. After retiring from
Rocky Flats, in 1995, Donald continued his Engineering career working on numerous projects supporting
various United States National Defense and NASA programs. Donald finished his longstanding career for
DOD projects at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, Livermore, CA followed by transferring to
Sandia National Laboratories Kirkland, Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM.
Donald loved his family, and is known for his boisterous laugh, love of dancing, music, and art.
Mass of Christian Burial: June 11, 2021
Rosary 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Fatima
1985 Miller St.
Lakewood, CO 80215
Procession following mass to Arvada Cemetery:
Burial at Arvada Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
5581 Independence St.
Arvada, CO 80002
Reception luncheon and Life Celebration 2-5 p.m.
Los 3 Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
5175 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following organizations:
Cold War Patriots, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever.
Care of arrangements have been entrusted to Stork-Bullock Family Mortuary of Denver.
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Warmest hugs and continued prayers for the loss of Uncle Don. Lil' Ann, Sandy and Joan we are so sorry at the loss of your Dad. We defiantly won the jackpot with our families and what awesome childhoods we had. Being able to spend so much time with each other and all of our homes having open door policies. Day or night our parents made it okay to call or just show up. Packed cars, sitting on laps, the laughter (Uncle had the biggest and best laugh) and the arguments. Your father was such a big part of my childhood. Countless sleepovers. I love each of you and no words can ever make the loss of a parent any easer. Losing a parent just plan sucks. Hugs~
Love,
Valarie ❤️
Ann, Sandy, Joan and your families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a true man's man, and wonderful soul who was an inspiration to anyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Back in the late 70's, he drove out with a trailer and rescued us from California. He and your mom shared their home with us when Lorene and I did not have two dimes to rub together.
I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with him designing one grand idea after another over a few glasses of wine. Of course, one swipe of Buck's tail and the wine glasses went flying.
We spent countless times together cooking on his enormous backyard barbecue at family parties.
In 1987, he encouraged me to buy a poor-man's Porsche because it was a great deal. As it turned out, it was a great deal. I bought it and your dad and I had some spirited fun racing some guy in a Mustang up Coal Creek Canyon.
Your dad had the greatest laugh of anyone I have ever known–just hearing it made you feel good. Just being around him made you feel good.
Just last night, I had a dream that your dad and I were tooling around in a red sports car up in the mountains. We were having such a GREAT time. So, wherever you are, Don, I just want you to know that we all will miss you and I'm so glad to have spent time knowing you.
My Fondest Memories,
Dave Snow
Dear Joan, Sandy, Ann: I was so sorry to hear about your father passing away. I am glad there was the opportunity to meet and then see him – normally at Christmas Eve dinner the last several years. To me, he lived life to the fullest and can be proud of what he accomplished during his life. How you all are living your lives in such an honorable and successful way is a tribute to him. I will miss not being able to see him at your family events, and I am sorry he departed us all too quickly and too soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers and my condolences and sympathy to all of you. Sincerely, John Noone Jr.