Donald Bangs Campbell
1923 - 2016 (93 years)-
Name Donald Bangs Campbell [1, 2, 3, 4] Birth 3 Apr 1923 Oakland, Alameda, California, United States 
[1, 3, 4, 5] Gender Male FSID LJDM-42Z Death 27 Nov 2016 Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States Burial Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo, California, United States Person ID I8 footsteps | Bangs, Beaufort, Birdsall, Campbell, Bruce, Mayflower-PB, Mayflower-SH, Mayflower-JC, Smith, Lady Godiva, Charlamagne, Conqueor, Christian I, William Wallace Last Modified 21 Apr 2025
Father Donald Lorenzo Campbell, b. 13 Oct 1891, Sonoma County, California, United States d. 14 Apr 1955, Alameda, California, United States (Age 63 years) Relationship natural Mother Jane Birdsall Bangs, b. 20 Apr 1894, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States d. 12 Jan 1951, Alameda, California, United States (Age 56 years) Relationship natural Marriage 13 Nov 1919 Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States Family ID F36 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Lucy Duncan Harrison, b. 2 Jun 1926, California, United States d. 22 Jan 2021, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States (Age 94 years) Marriage 17 Sep 1949 San Francisco, California, United States [6] Children + 1. Living + 2. Living + 3. Living + 4. Living + 5. Living > 6. Living Family ID F4 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 21 Apr 2025
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Birth - 3 Apr 1923 - Oakland, Alameda, California, United States 
Marriage - 17 Sep 1949 - San Francisco, California, United States 
Death - 27 Nov 2016 - Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States 
Burial - - Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo, California, United States = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - Don lived his whole life in Berkeley. He attended Berkeley public schools and UC Berkeley, where he entered into the Class of 1944 and was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and ROTC. While a student at Cal, Don was called to active duty. He served in the army as an infantry officer in World War II in Germany under General Patton, including the Battle of the Bulge, receiving battle stars and the Purple Heart. Returning to civilian life after military service, he resumed his studies and graduated from Cal in 1947. Don remained in active reserve until the Berlin Airlift, attaining the rank of Major.
Upon graduating from college, Don joined his father in the insurance business of Mason-McDuffie Company. After his father's death, he became head of the Insurance Department and was also made partner in the firm. Don was a member of the Society of Insurance Brokers and for many years, served on the advisory committee to the California State Insurance Commissioner. When Mason-McDuffie sold in 1982, Don served in an advisory capacity to assist with the company's transition and then retired in 1987.
Don married Lucy September 17, 1949 and raised a large family. His family occupied a central place in his life, thoughts, and heart.
Don especially enjoyed traveling and the outdoors. Don and Lucy traveled widely around the world and enjoyed many adventures and exploring new places and cultures. He was an avid skier and tennis player. Don engaged in civic life through the Rotary Club and serving on various boards. He was also a member of the Bohemian Club and Berkeley Tennis Club.
Don loved people - meeting, interacting, and being with people of all walks of life. He will be remembered as a man of great integrity, kindness, graciousness, and moreover, a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. He was the consummate gentleman.
Donald Bangs Campbell died at his Berkeley home on November 27, 2016 with his beloved wife of 67 years by his side. Don was 93 years. Interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.
- Don lived his whole life in Berkeley. He attended Berkeley public schools and UC Berkeley, where he entered into the Class of 1944 and was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and ROTC. While a student at Cal, Don was called to active duty. He served in the army as an infantry officer in World War II in Germany under General Patton, including the Battle of the Bulge, receiving battle stars and the Purple Heart. Returning to civilian life after military service, he resumed his studies and graduated from Cal in 1947. Don remained in active reserve until the Berlin Airlift, attaining the rank of Major.
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Sources - [S14] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: 104; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0124; Image: 612.0; FHL microfilm: 2339839.
- [S20] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Legacy; Web edition: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=donald-campbell&pid=182896164.
- [S21] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berkeley, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_188; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1-110.
- [S1] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, Birthdate: 3 Apr 1923; Birth County: Alameda.
- [S1] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, Database online. Birthdate: 3 Apr 1923; Birth County: Alameda.
Record for Donald Campbell - [S14] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Azusa, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 123; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0806; Image: 437.0; FHL microfilm: 2339858.
- [S14] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: 104; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0124; Image: 612.0; FHL microfilm: 2339839.