Obituary of Don Green

Longtime Santa Cruz resident Don Green passed away on November 10, 2011 due to heart failure. Don spent the majority of his youth in Santa Cruz. Don was a standout athlete, at the then new, Harbor High School. Don excelled at basketball, track and football. His real skill, however, was making friends. Whether you were an upperclassmen, classmate or underclassmen Don treated everyone the same, as a friend, something that was unique and often unexpected from one of the Big Men on Campus. Don had an infectious smile, a great laugh and a love for Jimi Hendrix's music. Don is survived by his daughter, Leah Bennett; longtime companion Margaret Luciano; brothers Bruce Wash, Jeffery Jones, Keith Hawkins and Jacob Daniels; sisters Joyce Hawkins, Beverly Hawk and Sharon Wash; and countless friends. A memorial service celebrating Don's life will be held on Saturday December 17 at 2:00 PM at Santa Cruz Memorials Oakwood Chapel, 3301 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz. In lieu of flowers please perform an act of kindness for someone less fortunate in memory of Don.