Donald (Don) Madison, 64, of Ocean Shores, Wash., passed away on Aug. 2, 2018.

Don loved the adventures of life and his adventures lead him to Cupertino, Calif., where he met the love of his life, Sandy. The two married on Nov. 30, 1983. After living several years in the San Francisco Bay Area, they moved to Henderson, Nev., and then Prescott Valley, Ariz., where they stayed 13 years. Two years ago they relocated to Ocean Shores, Wash., to enjoy cooler temperatures and ocean breezes.

Don had many passions in life like playing his guitars, listening to music, watching old science fiction movies and cooking. Everyone that came in contact with him immediately felt that they had been lifelong friends. He made everyone feel at ease.

He is survived by his bride Sandy Madison, brother Carl and wife Carolina, brother Jim and wife Laura, sister Janet and husband Jerry Nolan, nieces, nephew and his beloved cats, Gizmo and Max.

At his request there will be no formal services.

“When the shadows of this life have gone. I’ll fly away, like a bird from these prison walls I’ll fly. I’ll fly away.”

Song by Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch.