November 30, 1035 – October 1st, 2024
Don Meek was born in Yreka, California, to Gerald & Marvel Meek. The youngest of seven children, he was raised in Scott Valley, where he resided until joining the military.
As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, he got his first taste of the world as an Army Motor Transport Operator in Europe at the end of the Korean War. The Colonel on base was so impressed with both Don’s skill behind the wheel as well as his personality, that he took Don on as his personal assistant, or aide-de-camp. As an honorably discharged veteran, he spent time in the reserves, as well.
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As a 1955 graduate of Etna High School, I knew Donnie during our school years and over the following decades would look forward to seeing him play and sing at Bob’s Ranch House on my frequent visits home. He was a talented musician. I’m saddened to hear of his passing. Glenda Czerwinski Kent, Nashville, TN