One of my first supervisors in YOSE
Rick Smith
Donald D. Utterback age 84 of Pigeon Forge Tennessee, left his earthly home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was dedicated to his family and friends through his steadfast love, kindness and strength and will be greatly missed by all. Don was born on July 12, 1938 in Madison, MO. He served 4 years in the U.S.A.F., and then graduated from Southwest Missouri State College with a BS degree in Wildlife Management. Don began his career with the National Park Service as a Park Ranger, and was stationed at Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Gates of the Arctic in Alaska and the Great Smoky Mountains. After retirement from the NPS he served as a deputy sheriff in Sevier County for 7 years. He was preceded in death by parents, David and Cora Utterback; brother, Mike Utterback. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Winnie Utterback; 4 children, Paul (Julie) Utterback, Lane Utterback, Janna (Randall) Brien and David (Beth) Utterback; 6 grandchildren, Grayson and Carly Utterback, Jordan Brien, Sam, Will and Owen Utterback; sister, Betty Harris; brother, Jim (Sue) Utterback; loving in-laws Carl and Marilyn Norton and Virginia Noe, and a host of long-time special friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of the Smokies in support of the Adopt-A-Trail Volunteer program established by Don at P.O. 1660, Kodak, TN and Thompson Cancer Survival Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on April 23, 2023 at the Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion, Cherokee Orchard Rd., Gatlinburg, TN. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
Rick Smith
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Owen Hoffman
On Mar 27, 2023, at 11:51 AM, Rick Smith <rsmit...@comcast.net> wrote:
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Charles Farabee
On Mar 27, 2023, at 9:20 AM, 'Owen Hoffman' via parklandwatch <parklan...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
I worked with Don in Yosemite (1969-1971) and we have stayed in touch over the decades.
In 1984, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Crowds gathered in a meadow in Cades Cove to hear the Knoxville Symphony perform using a temporary outdoor stage and acoustic shell. Governor Lamar Alexander performed during that concert as a piano soloist. Don Utterback patrolled on horseback.Here is a digitized slide I took during that day of Don on patrol.
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