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Donald E. Kephart ’54

Donald E. Kephart ’54, December 24, 2012, in Portland. A year before graduating from 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ with a BA in chemistry, Don married Silva Austin ’54, his Grant High School sweetheart. His 37-year career as a process engineer was at Tektronix, and he was the coinventor of three patents. Don’s love of music led him to sing in the Boar’s Head Ensemble at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ for many years, reports Virginia Oglesby Hancock ’62, and to perform as a violinist in the Marylhurst Community Orchestra for 25 years. He also enjoyed astronomy and did woodworking and home remodeling projects. In addition, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a 50-year member of Valley Community Church. Survivors include Silva, two sons and three daughters, eight grandchildren, and a sister.

Appeared in 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ magazine: June 2013