Donald James Boehme, 73, of Port Orchard, died June 8, 2013, at Harrison Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Don passed away with his family by his side. Don was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Lucille and siblings Richard, Marjorie and David. Don was born in Copley, Ohio in 1939.

The family moved to Port Orchard in 1951 and Don graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1957. He married Joan Roach in 1961 and was immediately drafted into the Army after returning from their honeymoon.

After completing his service he returned to Port Orchard to resume his logging career. He started his own business in 1977 and worked with his son and grandson until his death. He loved the outdoors and when not working he enjoyed his dogs, Buster and Bruno, gardening, boating, fishing, shrimping and John Wayne movies.

He is survived by his wife, Joan, son, J.D., daughter, Janell, grandchildren, J.R. and Briyanna and brothers, Robert and Jack.

A Celebration of Life will be 4 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Rill’s Life Tribute Center. A reception will follow at the family home. A memorial webpage can be accessed at www.rill.com.