Donald (Don) Wayne Wooldridge, 78, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Robert and Thelma (Sones) Wooldridge.

Don graduated from West High School in Davenport and Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos. He worked for John Deere, Clark Equipment, and Desert Mountain Golf Club.

Don married Patricia (Pat) Rogers in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on November 29, 1986, and they moved to Arizona in 1991. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races, playing cribbage, completing crossword puzzles, and taking walks. He authored several books, including The Secrets of Clayton County fiction trilogy and an autobiography. He attended Las Palmas Chapel in Mesa.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pat; his son, Randy (Tina) Wooldridge; his daughter-in-law, Laurie (Knittle) Wooldridge; his stepson, Doug Rogers; his stepdaughter, Julie (Bryan) Ed; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Connie (Greg) Duffield and Barbara Pealstrom. He is preceded in death by his son, Scott Wooldridge.

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