Don passed after a brief illness. He was happiest hunting and fishing or being with his family. He graduated in 1955 from Richmond High in Richmond, CA, where he was born and raised. He was an excellent salesman. He marrried Beverly on August 15,1959 and they had a wonderful life together. He had two great sons Don S. Pierce and Mike Pierce who he taught to be hunters and fishermen. The family moved to Gilroy in January of 1969. He is also survived by his mother Frances Pierce, sister Sue Williamson, brother Dennis Pierce, nephew Steve Williamson and niece Stephanie Becker and many relatives and friends.
Don retired at the age of 56, which he said was the greatest thing he ever did. Don was a Cub Scout Leader a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Gilroy Sirs.
There will be no service at Don’s request.
