Final Salute

Donald Ralph Berry of Orofino passed away on Oct. 21, 2023 in Lewiston.

Don was born on March 2, 1938 in Topeka, Kansas to Florence “Babe” (Squires) and Ralph Berry. After living in Portland, Oregon during WWII, the family moved to Orofino when Don was in third grade. Don proudly served as a Seabee in the US Navy from 1956-1958 and served in the Navy Reserves until 1962.

In his youth, Don found joy in the backcountry helping his stepfather, Ralph Logan with his packstring and guide service. As a skilled carpenter, he built the family home on Huckleberry Butte. He helped coach boxing and enjoyed snowmobile racing when his sons were growing up. He loved to talk about the time he spent working to build Dworshak Dam. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, woodworking and reminiscing. He maintained his wood carving hobby throughout his later years. He loved his little dog Sassy. Don was a storyteller through and through and relished his great ability to make people laugh.

Don is preceded in death by first wife, Wilma (Stickens), second wife, Linda (Pyles), parents, Ralph Berry and Babe Nelson, step-father, Ralph Logan, and sisters Dianne (Berry) Gibbons, and Linda (Logan) Albers.

Don is survived by sons Donald Berry (Rosie), Chris Berry, and Joe Berry (Katie), five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Tom Logan, his sister Laurie Jo (Logan) Hobson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to honor Don’s life will be held at the VFW in Orofino, Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m., featuring military honors.