Donald Vandeveer, 74
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 19 minutes AGO
Donald Lee Vandeveer, more warmly known as Bandido Griz, of Arlee, was taken peacefully by cancer on Nov. 3, 2026.
He was born in Kalispell on Dec. 27, 1951, to Leland Melrose Vandeveer and Vera Vivan Vandeveer. In his early ears he lived life with an avid love for mischief, the outdoors, the wild west, and Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Donald seasoned his life through his experiences as a U.S. Army motor man, craftsman, mechanic, honored mentor and famed Bandido.
A beloved father and grandfather, Donald is survived by his sister, Linda Vandeveer; sons Leland and James; daughter Cassandra; and grandchildren Dotti-Lou, James, Ryker and Soren.
Donald loved the wind in his hair on the open road, working on motorcycles, and serving his club. A man who was always one sentence away from a good story or sly joke, his laughter will be fondly remembered.
We wish you to join us as we send him off to hunt buffalo with his fallen brothers in the Great Beyond.
Services will be held at Riverview cemetery in Stevensville on Nov. 14, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Arrangements are under The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. To leave a message of condolence please visit lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.