October 24, 1932 - February 14, 2021
Donald Orba Caldwell, Sr. went to be with our Lord, February 14, 2021. Don was born in Oroville, California on October 24, 1932 to William and Carrie Caldwell, the eighth of ten children
After graduation from Oroville Union High School in 1951, he enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War, where he served as a SeaBee in MCB 6 until his discharge in 1959. The Navy taught him advanced carpentry skills.
Don and Timpa Lou Terry were married September 20, 1952. They had 6 children: Don Jr., Terry, Annette, Dan, Kevin and Kyle. Timpa and Don were married over 29 years when she passed in 1981. Don Sr. married Melva Jorgensen, February 13, 1982. They were married 39 years.
Don’s main interests were his family and church. He was a charter member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Salem, Oregon. He helped construct that church building and many others.
He is survived by his wife Melva, his sisters Emma (Gary) Miller, Eldora Caldwell and Shirley Kegg, sons Terry (Nancie), Dan (Debbie), Kyle (Terry) and Kevin Sr. (Joanna), and many nieces and nephews, 21 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.
A celebration of Don Sr.’s life will be held later. Contributions to honor Don’s life may be made to Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church c/o Thelma Jacoby 4942 Regal Drive NE Salem, OR 97381-2146. Please donate in memory of Donald Caldwell Sr.
