Donald Paul Schwartz

passed away peacefully at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on March 6, 2015.Don is survived by his wife, Kristen Schwartz; his parents, William and Della Schwartz; brothers Dale Schwartz, Dave Schwartz (Deborah), and Mark Schwartz; sisters Barbara From (Bill) and Julie Schwartz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Scott and Hazel Preston, grandparents Peder and Florence Pedersen, and nephew Christopher Schwartz.Don was born on August 21, 1963 in Bellevue, Washington to William and Della Schwartz. He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1981. He married Kristen Komedal on November 15, 1986.Don and Kristen owned their own business and enjoyed working and traveling together. He loved their trips to visit friends on the East Coast, Victoria BC, Eastern Washington, and the Oregon Coast. He also enjoyed beachcombing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, rockhounding, camping at Ocean Shores and Lake Cushman and spending time with family and friends.A memorial service is planned for Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 pm at Sequim Bible Church with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kitsap Humane Society or PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap.