Donald A. Carruthers

Donald A. Carruthers, 86 of Hamilton passed away February 15, 2011 at his home.

Don was born in Pocatello, Idaho June 4, 1924 to the late Clyde and Mable Wilson Carruthers. He was educated in Butte, Montana and completed Business College.

On Jan 11, 1943, Don was inducted into the US Marine Corps. He served in the Pacific in battles on Bougainville, Okinawa and was in occupation forces of Tsingtao, China. He was discharged from the Marines on December 6, 1945 holding the rank of PFC. He was recalled to active duty on 18 Sept 1950 and released on 7 October 1950.

Following the war Don was Secretary / Treasurer of Laborers Local 169 in Reno, Nevada. He married the love of his life, Lois Cunningham on April 17, 1950 in Butte, MT.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lois in 2006, son Eddie who died in Vietnam and two sisters.

He is survived by his daughters, Annette Hanley and Kathie Silva both of Hamilton; son, Terry (Donna) Carruthers of Sacramento, CA; brother, Al (Maxine) Carruthers of Butte; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to St. Francis Catholic Church in Hamilton.