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Donald Joseph Jasper, Sr. passed from this life to the next, to meet "my friend Jesus," as he often said, on Monday, June 5, 2017. Don was born on April 13, 1932 in Cokeville, PA to Peter Philip and Ruby Love Jasper. His younger years were spent outdoors with his siblings swimming in the Conemaugh River, playing High School football, basketball, baseball, track and bowling. He graduated from Blairsville High School and pursued college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University. In 1955, Don met and married Shirley Grant, a nursing student from Statesville, NC. Together they raised a family of five children, Don’s pride and joy. All the children live in the Mooresville vicinity. They are Sylvia Moose (Steve) of Troutman, Barbara Brown (Terry W.) of Mooresville, Don Jasper, Jr. (Terrie) of Mooresville, Susan Moffitt (Robert) of Mooresville, and David (Roberta) of Mooresville. Don and Shirley’s grandchildren are Stephen Moose (Stacey) of Irving, TX, Shannon Childress (Samuel) of Statesville, Andrew Brown (Annalee) of Portland, OR, Dustin Jasper, Kaila Moffitt and Christopher Moffitt all of Mooresville. Seven great grandchildren and fourteen step-grand and great-grandchildren remain also. Don worked in several industries as an engineer then established a lawn-care business before retiring. Don was a man with a quick wit and many varied interests. Some of his passion included the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, which he joined in 1996 and remained a member until his death. He rose to rank of Commander of Flotilla 26-3 and was spoken of as the "heart of the flotilla." He is particularly awarded for his outstanding total number of vessel inspections, totaling over 6000, keeping our local Lake Norman boaters safe on the water. He could also be seen on the Coast Guard float in the annual Mooresville Christmas parade. Another of Don’s passions was his HAM radio. He could be found most nights conversing with people from across the US and the globe. Also his summertime vegetable garden supplied an abundance of beautiful tomatoes and vegetables for his family and friends. Don's final two years of battling illness were sustained by the prayers of many faithful family and friends, and the family sincerely thanks all. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 8 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rod Spradley officiating. Burial will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake City Church Building Fund, 448 Langtree Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117 or Samaritan's Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Jasper family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Donald Joseph Jasper

April 13, 1932 - June 5, 2017