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John Dondore "Don" Cies
Nov 9, 1937 - Sep 24, 2011
Posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger

http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/

Don Cies was born on November 9, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Ok, to Ralph Emerson Cies and Helen Virginia (Dondore) Cies.  He passed away on September 24, 2011, due to complications from pancreatic cancer with his beloved family by his side.

Don was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from Classen High School.  He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He  graduated with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in mathematics.  Don married the love of his life, Patty Osborne in 1960.  He served 8 years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged after achieving the rank of Captain. After his active duty in the army, Don returned to Norman with his wife and baby daughter.

He began his own company, Don Cies Real Estate, in 1962.  In addition to real estate sales, his career included development and building throughout Norman.  His developments include Brookhaven, Brookhaven Square, Brookhaven Village, Summit Lakes, Summit Valley, Blue Lakes, and Blue Creek. Don was a member of Rotary for nearly 50 years and active in many other civic organizations in Norman. He was a founding member of the OU President’s Associates.

Don’s hobbies and interests included breeding and showing Morgan Horses with his family, traveling around the world with his wife and family, golfing with friends, and oil painting.  He spent many years creating over 40 original oil paintings.

Don is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patty Osborne Cies; three daughters Laura Cies, Dinah Cies, and Kristi Cies; 4 grandchildren Evan Nixon, Kasey Pierce, Morgan Pierce, and Georgia Pierce; and brother, Richard Cies. Don was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2011 and 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Havenbrook Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Funeral services for Don are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 S. University Blvd., Norman with interment in the Warren Cemetery.

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