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Obituary: Donald Dean "Don" Borror

Posted at 10:59 AM, May 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-14 13:01:18-04

On May 9, 2020, Donald Dean "Don" Borror passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness.

Don was born on August 31, 1936, in Greenville, Illinois to Arlo and Mary (Shultz) Borror. He was raised in Smithboro, Illinois and graduated from Mulberry Grove High School in 1955. Four days later, Don left for basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. Don's Air Force career took him to Illinois, Florida, Japan, Texas, Louisiana, Turkey, Germany, England, and Montana.

While stationed at James Conley AFB in Waco, Texas, he met Peggy Jane Andrews. They were married on December 22, 1961. Don and Peggy welcomed son, Gary Don in January 1963, in Alexandria, Louisiana. In December 1964, while stationed at RAF Chicksands, England, daughter, Dianna Lynn was born. From England the family moved to Great Falls where Don served at Malmstrom AFB until retiring in 1975.

Don enjoyed hobbies such as stock car club, traveling, watching NASCAR, and spending time on the computer. Then came the grandchildren! Don's greatest joy was time spent with his three grandchildren, Ryan, Jessica, and Karissa.

To read the complete obituary and share condolences, visit the Schnider Funeral Home website.