Donald Richard Weatherby

Donald Richard Weatherby was born Jan. 23, 1945, to Alice Graves and John Weatherby of Custer, Washington.

He passed away peacefully at home in Libby, Montana, on Jan. 27, 2023, at the age of 78.

Born on Jan. 23, 1945, his birthday was 12345 and it suited him. He had a quick wit and sense of humor that often got him in trouble and probably explains why one of his favorite sayings was, “Don’t get into any trouble you can’t get out of.”

Don loved the outdoors and the adventure and freedom it brought with it. He grew up in the country, raised pigs and helped with the family farm. He was a fisherman, truck driver and owned several fishing boats during his life.

When asked what his favorite profession was, Don would tell you fishing in Alaska, without hesitation.

Don’s love of the outdoors eventually brought him to Montana, where he was right at home fishing and hunting. In his later years, you could find him watching westerns and riding around in his scooter wearing a Carhart pocket tee shirt with a can of long cut Copenhagen in his pocket.

Even though Don couldn’t get around as well as he used to, his mind was always going and he was moving. He enjoyed visits from friends and family, playing suduko, cribbage, dice and puzzles. Don was loved and will be missed very much.

Don is survived his wife, Linda; his children Bruce (Joan) Weatherby, William Weatherby, David (Rob) Hamiter, Rick (Juli) Hamiter, Felisa (Steve) Hoglund, Jon’ese (Jim) Pearson; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby, Montana.

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.