Don Alden Zeeman, 65, of Payson, Utah, died Wednesday, March 28, 1001 in Payson.
He was born October 30, 1935 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Eltjo (Al) and Agnes Christina Skinner Zeeman. He married Charla Kay Swanson October 8, 1958 in the Manti L.D.S. Temple.
He attended schools in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He graduated with the degree of Associate in Applied Science in Electrical and Automation Technology from Utah Technical College (now Utah Valley State College).
He served in Korea with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Don was employed by U.S. Steel, Geneva Works for 28 years and by Intermountain Farmers Association for five years. He was also a cement mason working alongside his father for many years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, farming, and raising horses. He was a member of the Wakara Riding Club. He served as a 4-H Horsemanship leader for several years.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints. He has served as a scoutmaster, an Assistant Stake Financial Clerk, and an Assistant High Priest Group Leader.
He is survived by his wife, Charla Kay, Payson; a son, Clinton Dee (Beverly), Payson; two daughters, Christi Lee (Dean) Brighton, Roosevelt; and Leanne (Kenneth) Wilson, Payson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Monique and Michael Westwood, Samuel Wilson, Randee and Dustin Zeeman, all of Payson; Stuart, Kevin, Jeffrey, and Sarah Brighton, Roosevelt. Survivors also include two brothers and three sisters: Kenneth (Linda) Zeeman, Bountiful; Farrel Zeeman, Spanish Fork;
Kathleen (Richard) Waters, Payson; and Carolyn (Reed) Allan and
Bonnie (Neil) Graff, Spanish Fork; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the West Mountain Ward Chapel, 5237 West 10400 South, Payson. Friends may call on Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Honors.