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Donald Howard Baxter

July 8th, 1926 - July 23rd, 2024

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Donald Howard Baxter, age 98, of Germantown, MD, loving son of Howard and Esther Baxter, passed away on July 23, 2024. Donald was born on July 8, 1926, in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his five children, Mike, Craig, and Gary Baxter, his daughters, Linda Baxter Mogus and Debra Baxter Sandlin and his 27 grandchildren. He is also predeceased by his brother Jack Baxter.

Donald graduated from Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. and was drafted into the Army during World War II. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and retired from the Federal Government as a Budget Analysist in 1981. In retirement he enjoyed golfing, tending to his garden and loved to read Victorian era books, but above all else, his greatest joy was his family. He was a man of simple means who always put the needs of others before his own and until the end made sure his family would not never go without. He had an enormous heart, wonderful sense of humor and took pleasure in the little things in life. He will forever be remembered for his kindness, patience and gentle soul.

While our hearts mourn the loss of our beloved dad, we take great comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering and is now with his mother, father and brother. He will be remembered for the love he shared with each one of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, support and prayers for the loss of our much-loved dad.

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