Donald J. Creed, 86 of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday evening June 18, 2020 at the Cardinal Nursing and Rehab Center in South Bend.
He was born on March 18, 1934 in LaPaz, Indiana to Verlin and Louise (Essig) Creed. He graduated from La Paz High School. Donald served in the Indiana National Guard.
Donald married Vida Stapelton on March 17, 1980 in Plymouth and she survives. Also surviving are son David Stapelton of South Bend, daughter Daphne Stapelton of Plymouth, grandchildren Jillian Smith and Ricky Elm both of Plymouth, great grandchild Don Fox Elm, brothers Russell of Plymouth, Milford of Richardson, Texas and Leonard of Plymouth, and twelve nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Verlin and Louise Creed, son-in-law Pedro Vasquez, brothers Verlin and Jerry, and a nephew Jerry Creed Jr. .
Donald was the owner operator of Creed Seeding in LaPaz, Indiana for over 50 years. He cherished the years of creating a special bond with his grandson Ricky and his greatest joy was seeing his family happy.
Graveside services for Donald will be held on Tuesday June 23, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth with Life Celebrant Jim Smart officiating.
Steve Cox says
One of my first summer jobs was working with Don laying sod as a summer job. Hot and dirty work but helped shape my work ethic. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Mary Lee Rudd says
Dear Vida, Daphne and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know this leaves a hole in your heart, but you may take comfort in knowing he’s in a better place. Blessings. Mary Lee Rudd
Rick Davenport says
The Greatness /Depth of Don Creed’s LOVE…. made Him Truely an un-sung Hero, to both the community it
shaped and all Hearts big enough to Embrase it in their Lives . Like All Great Men , will be missed but his story
will be told long after his passing .
Love ya partner . You’ll always be there … Deep in our Hearts and Souls .
Rick & Mickey
Carolyn Mills-Utter says
Vida, so very sorry for your loss. Don was the love of your life, may he Rest In Peace. Prayers to you and your family!ðŸ™. Thinking of you Carolyn
suzanne gibson says
The members of the VFW Auxiliary 1162 are sadden to hear of Donald’s passing
our thoughts and prayers are with this family and friends at this time of sorrow
God Bless
Suzanne Gibson
VFW Auxiliary Chaplain
1162
606 lake ave plymouth indiana 46563
Clara says
Vida:
I am very sorry to read of the passing of Don. You now have a big hole in your heart where Don has been. Sometimes one can walk around the hole, many times one falls into the hole. Falling in the hole will lessen as time passes, however, falling in will always continue on occasion. This will never change.