Donn Wooldridge

Donn G. Wooldridge, resident of Litchfield Park, passed from this life on Monday, October 15, 2019, at the age of 83 years. Donn was born on December 5, 1935, in Dodson, TX to Bernie and Chloe Wooldridge. He was raised in Waynoka, OK and spent his adult life in Phoenix, AZ for 40 plus years before moving to Litchfield Park 16 years ago. Donn enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1954 and spent one year in Japan before being honorably discharged in 1957 and earning the benefit of the GI bill. Donn received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture Engineering from Oklahoma State University. After graduating Donn moved to Phoenix in 1964 and worked for the city of Scottsdale. In the early 1970’s, he and partner Ken O’Dell started a business where they provided architectural and engineering services in the greater Phoenix area. Since moving to Litchfield Park, Donn continued his work on his own while also being a member of the board for the City of Litchfield Park and providing his services to the city. For most of his life, Donn enjoyed sailing his boat in San Diego and playing golf at the Wigwam CC. He is survived by his wife, Susan Wooldridge, son Michael Wooldridge and wife, Barbara of Tulsa OK, John and Amanda Carlson of Phoenix, AZ, Abby O'Brien of North Carolina, niece, Shelly and husband, Terry Beck of San Antonio, TX and many other loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Paul of Tulsa, OK, sister, Lois Moore of San Antonio, TX and daughter, Megan Wooldridge of Phoenix, AZ. Private family cremation arrangements were made.