Donald L. Billian

BILLIAN, Donald L., age 80, of Kettering passed away at home on Sunday, September 19, 2004, with his family by his side after a brief illness. Donald was a member of the Church of the Ascension. He served in the Navy during WWII serving both the North Atlantic and South Pacific. He retired from Hobart in 1989 after 24 years of service. Donald was a member of the Eagles Aerie #321, VFW Post #9927, the American Legion Post #598 and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #73. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and E. Alberta Billian. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Annie Billian; 2 daughters, Gail (Michael) Rowland of Raleigh, NC and Ginger (Michael) Bolser of Springboro, OH; 1 son, Randal (Bridget) Billian of Kalamazoo, MI; 2 granddaughters, Darcy Billian of Kalamazoo, MI and Melissa Denham of Dayton, OH; 1 grandson, Joseph Billian of Kalamazoo, MI; 1 great-grandson, Jacob Denham of Springboro, OH. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Thursday at Church of the Ascension, 2025 Woodman Drive. Burial in David’s cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 to 9:00 PM at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. The family would like to thank Hospice of Dayton for all their care and support during this difficult time, especially Dr. Ruth Thompson. Additionally, the family would like to thank Donald’s home care providers, Frances, Peggie, Dotty and Cathy. Without their help his wish to be at home would not have been realized. In memory of Donald, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences and or flowers may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
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