Donald George Haddrell

Donald George Haddrell peacefully passed into heaven on Dec. 31, 2020.

Don was born Dec. 24, 1933, in Summerland, B.C., Canada, to George and Eva Haddrell. Being the first grandchild in the family, Don had all the affection from his loving grandparents and many aunts and uncles. Later he was joined by his sister, Marleen, and his brother, Robert.

While attending school Don learned the skill of carpentry. His new found skill was put to good use on the ranch he grew up on.

Later in life, Don used both his ranching skills and carpentry skills to support himself.

Don enjoyed bronc riding and bull riding. He became the 1967 Pro-West Bull Riding Champion. He was also a member of the Washington-Idaho-Montana Carpenters Union.

In 1968, Don met Thelma on a blind date. It was a match for 52 years.

They moved to the farm in Post Falls, Idaho, in 1972. During their many years together they raised seven children on the farm.

There were regular, weekly Bible studies held in the Haddrell home. From this, Post Falls Baptist Church was started and Don was an active member of the church until his passing.

It was about 1985 when Don started his own construction company and named it Haddrell Construction. Don decided to retire in 2020, so he sold his construction equipment and went fishing as often as possible.

Don is survived by his wife, Thelma Haddrell of Post Falls; brother, Robert Haddrell of B.C., Canada; daughter, Rhoda Haddrell-Healy (Joseph) of Portland, Ore.; step-son, Keith Adkins (Cathy) of Usk, Wash.; step-daughter, Kellie Barden (Jody) of Coeur d’Alene; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Post Falls Baptist Church, 1608 N. Spokane St. Graveside burial service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls.

To see Don's online memorial and to leave a message for the family, please visit www.englishfuneralchapel.com.