Donald Paul Warkentin
Born: March 14th, 1950
Died: August 22nd, 2023
Obituary
Donald Paul Warkentin, age 73, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born March 14, 1950, in Bakersfield, California, to Katherine (Bestvater) and Aaron Warkentin. He lived almost his entire life in Shafter, California. He attended Shafter High School, class of 1969.
Don learned how to drive a car and after his father passed away in 1973, Don faithfully drove his Mom to the grocery store each week. He helped with the shopping, cooking, and cleaning. He also mowed the lawn, did outdoor tasks, and liked to ride his bicycle.
Elvis Presley was his favorite singer, so Don learned how to play many of those songs on the guitar. Another favorite pastime was playing pool on the table that for years was in the garage. He could beat most comers. Don also liked to watch old cowboy movies, wear cowboy boots, and read magazines.
Later in life, you could always hear Elvis music blaring from Don’s room while he played Solitaire with his favorite deck of cards or played different handheld animated games.
When his Mother passed in 2001, Don’s twin brother Ron watched out for him for the next 18 years. After Ron passed in 2019, Don was able to remain at home for several years, thanks to the loving care of Brandy Karr. Don left this world, bound for a better one, while residing at Arvin Post Acute Care in Arvin, California. Thank you, Diana, for your special care.
Besides his parents, Don is predeceased by brothers Harold, Henry, and Ronald as well as stepsiblings Katie, Orlando, and Milton. Still living are sisters Helen, Margaret, and Edith, as well as 25 nieces and nephews.
No services are scheduled. Burial will be in Shafter Memorial Park with arrangements handled through Peters Funeral Home in Shafer.
May he rest in peace.