Paul Donars Obituary

Paul W. Donars

Born: Feb. 18, 1932

Died: May 27, 2015

Paul William Donars passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 27, at the age of 83.

Mr. Donars a resident of Scottsdale Arizona, was also a former longtime resident of Hinsdale, Riverside, La Grange Park and Berwyn in Illinois. Born in Forest Park, Illinois on February 18, 1932. Mr. Donars was a graduate of J Sterling Morton High School where he met his future wife Jeanne (Kubik) Donars in Miss Palm's History Class. Paul attended University of Illinois at Navy Pier and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.

He began his career at LIFE Newspapers in 1954 in display advertising. Paul managed the classified advertising department for over 30 years and then turned his talents to the Life's in-house production department serving as a Vice President of the company until the newspaper chain was sold in 1999.

Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne (Kubik) Donars of Scottsdale, AZ; his four children, Kimberly Ella Donars of Denver, CO, Kerry Michael Donars (Tom Beery) of Duluth, MN, Scott Richard Donars (Margaret) of Scottsdale, AZ and Stacey (the late Edward Switala) Crawford (Robert) of Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, Amelia Jeanne Donars, Matthew Ruddy Donars, Michael Richard Switala, Peter Kerry Donars, Thomas Robert Switala, Patrick Alexander Switala and Sara Jeanne Donars; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Mr. Donars was involved with many organizations including: the Catholic War Veterans, LaGrange Lions Club (served as President), many suburban Chicago Real Estate Boards, LaGrange Chamber of Commerce, the Rich Port YMCA and the American Legion (Hinsdale). He was the Cubmaster at Blythe Park School in Riverside while his sons were cub scouts. His many interests included: fishing, swimming, volleyball, golf, tennis, and scuba diving. He also enjoyed working with salt water fish aquariums.

Upon retirement Mr. Donars worked extensively in the garden alongside his wife and grandchildren. He enjoyed reading to the students at Madison Elementary School in Hinsdale. A sports enthusiast Paul enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks and was especially fond of encouraging his grandchildren at their little league games. He will be remembered fondly for his great sense of humor and enthusiasm.

A private memorial service will be held for family at Living Waters Church in Scottsdale Arizona in late June.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lost Our Home Dog Foundation, 2323 S Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282.