Donald Willis Wait – May 30th, 1938 – Oct 9, 2019. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14th at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
A lifelong resident of Independence, MO, Don graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1956. He married Patricia “Patsy” Wyatt in 1958 & were blessed with three boys: Steven (deceased) and twins Mark and Michael; grandchildren: Sarah Woodrome (Michael), Jacob Wait (Cassie), Rachel Wait, Garret Wait, and Dillon Wait; and ten great-grandchildren: Ethan Woodrome (16), Victor Galvan (15), Lily Wait (13), Peyton Woodrome (13), Alex Galvan (13), Aiden Woodrome (12), Isaiah Galvan (11), Haylee Wait (11), Presleigh Wait (3), and Noah Sagastume (2). He is also survived by his current spouse, Juanita Wait, of the home.
Don worked at Armco Steel for 30 years before retiring. He went to auction school and operated antique mall, auction center in Buckner, MO, with Patricia for over 10 years. Don was an avid hunter & gun collector, motorcycle enthusiast, & restored many classic cars, trucks, & street rods. He attended many car conventions, shows, and meets. He was always fond of his dogs – especially his Burmese mountain dogs. Don will be sorely missed by his family and friends but is finally at peace in his heavenly home with loved ones who have gone on before him.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600