DONALD E. EINARSEN
May 8, 1929 – February 18, 2010
Donald E. Einarsen, 80, passed away February 18, 2010, at his home on Camano Island. He was born on the island on May 8, 1929, and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1947.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and was trained in radio communication. After being discharged from the Army, Don moved to Seattle and began a 30- year career in broadcasting, including extended stints with KBRC radio in Mount Vernon and KIRO television.
Don called the play-byplay for the SeaFair hydroplane races for KIRO many times during the 1960s and 1970s, both from the shore and the Goodyear blimp.
He met his wife of 51 years, Marjorie, at KIRO.
Don and Marj moved the family back to Camano Island in 1966 where they remodeled the family farmhouse as home for many years.
Don was active in community events and served as the master of ceremonies for the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair several times.
After Don and Marj retired, Don spent summers on the Camaloch Golf Course and walked the desert in sunny Arizona in the winter.
Don will be missed by many friends, his son Jon, daughter Jaye and four grandchildren.
A celebration of Don’s life is scheduled for 2 p.m., April 24, at the Camaloch Community Center.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Senior Services of Island County, 606 Arrowhead, Camano Island, WA 98282.
