Donald “Don” Edward McCallister passed away after a short fight with cancer on July 7, 2014 in Billings, Montana.
Don was born November 20, 1957 at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA.
He was born the last of four children to James and Mable McCallister. His older siblings: James “Bubbie”, Elizabeth “Betty” and Mildred “Mickey”, saying he was always spoiled by their mother.
Don grew up in San Bernardino, California. Graduating from Pacific High School, and following his father’s footsteps in to construction.
After school he married Linda Petrosino and had two children, Marie and Donald “DJ” Jr. They later separated.
1997 Don met Laura Pemberton, and they married in 2002. They moved to the Bull Mountains of Montana in 2005 to escape California and live a simpler life.
Don was known all his life for his sense of humor by everyone. He made lifelong friends, and thought of them often.
Beating cancer early, he fought back pain his whole life and didn’t give up. After being cancer free for over 30 years, Don was diagnosed with a fast growing cancer that this time around, he didn’t even have a chance to fight.
Don is survived by his wife Laura Pemberton of Rosebud, MT; father, Jim McCallister of San Bernardino, CA; his son Donald “DJ” (Kristen) McCallister of Tucson, AZ; daughter Marie (James) Carey of Hemet, CA; brother, James “Bubbie” (Katie) McCallister of Kenova WV; sister, Mildred “Mickey” (David) Standring of San Bernardino; nephew, Artemus “Art” (Cathy) Barker of Highland, CA; nieces, Anese Barker of Highland, CA; niece, Lisa Sandoval of Joshua Tree, CA; great-niece, Janella (Ray) Poole of San Bernardino; great-niece, Shyla Carter of Joshua Tree, CA; four grandchildren; great-niece, Christina Wooten of Joshua Tree, CA and numerous great nephews and nieces; and many lifelong friends.
He is preceded in Death by his mother, Mable McCallister; sister, Elizabeth Nelson; nephew, Erik Barker and niece, Ginny Sloan.
Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
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Bonita Raitt Burton says
Don was my neighbor and friend when we lived in the Bull Mountains of MT. He was a very caring and helpful neighbor. Lost count on how many times he fixed my lawn mower and weed “wacker” machine. Lol Don loved to work on his truck and farm equipment. Don was a very loving friend. Always loved to joke around. You will be missed Don. RIP
Michelle R. Martin says
Donald…..I can’t say much about you because once I start talking it will keep going on and on and on. Thanks for sharing the Harley blanket with me and “my Little Doggie too”. Many years of memories will be shared with your family, but know that myself and your Goddaugther Little Miss Cheyenne will miss you dearly. So happy that your pain is gone now, but so sad that we will no longer be able to share our lives with you. I’m so glad that I was given the chance to share your last days with you and with DJ in person and the rest of the family by phone. Be proud of those two kids of yours, things may not have been easy over the years, but they loved you dearly. God be with your family in this time and may they have comfort in the knowledge that you lived your life to the fullest no matter who disagreed or told you not to and that your pain is finally gone. Little sister says goodbye sweetheart rest in peace, please check in on “Little Doggie Too” if you have a chance and Cheyenne says LOVE YOU UNCLE DONNIE!!!!
Anese Barker says
My Uncle A**hole, My Uncle Donald, my teacher, my friend. You will always be my favorite Uncle. The funniest and most crude person I know and I love you for that. You were my protector. I will put on Genesis and Phil Collins when I am missing you, which will be often. I love you. I will always be your “Face”.
Laura Pemberton McCallister says
So many years of laughter, fun, and tears… I will always hold you in my heart, and will always be your “Pinch”. Love you!
Larry and Lamine Ricketts says
Don,
Larry and I will truely miss you at Christmas dinner this year and All the days in between! We will have a Jack Daniel’s toast for you! Even tho you were ready to “fight the fight” it eases our mind that you are no longer in pain. You were a good man with a soft heart. I will miss our visits and miss Sammie too, however knowing she is in a GOOD home and LOVED eases my mind as I know it eased yours. Rest in peace my friend! I WILL MISS YOU!
Vicky Hazard says
Donald was the neighborhood bully on our street growing up in San Bernardino, Although he picked on me alot, he was a part of our family. He even named his daughter after my mom, Gladys Marie Hazard. Aside from his tough exterior, Don was a sweet and loving person. Im glad you are no longer in pain. Say hi to my mom and dad for me!
Rest in Peace.
Kathy Barker Hetzler says
Donald always put a smile on my face. He will truly be missed by all. RIP Donald