Don Curtis

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 30 Sep 2010 5:07 am

So sad to read this. We met Don 19 years ago, and we became friends.
He treated us like part of his family, and was a very loving friend.
We will surely miss you Don. May you RIP in Heaven, and may God bless
your family and friends in time of sorrow.

Carl and Jean Kilmer

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 30 Sep 2010 5:17 am

This is a terrible shock. As so many others Don and I were good friends for many years, and always enjoyed each other at the shows wherever we played.
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the families.
Ron Elliott

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 30 Sep 2010 5:29 am

So saddened the hear this terrible news. Condolences to family and friends. I am really speechelss at this time, Scotty. God bless all there in St. Louis.
Bill STafford

Jan Koch · Post by **Jan Koch** » 30 Sep 2010 5:39 am

Don was a very special person who touched the lives of so many people and left us all with wonderful memories. Don was a great steel player, teacher, and friend. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 30 Sep 2010 6:12 am

I too am speachless. RIP my friend.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 30 Sep 2010 6:32 am

What sad news! I always enjoyed talking with Don at the St. Louis Convention. He was so passionate about music and the steel guitar. I read all of his music columns in the PSGA, and I will miss him. My condolences to the family.
Chuck

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 30 Sep 2010 6:34 am

I spoke with Don on a number of occasions and he was always friendly, courteous and very helpful with my questions. I'm so sorry for the family!!

I'll miss him!

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 30 Sep 2010 7:52 am

Our lovely friend, DON, how can you be gone??
We don't want to believe this, but we must.
Thank you, for making our Grand Rapids Mi Shows be extra special.
I can't tell you how we will miss you.
And I will miss your wonderful hugs. I'm so hurt by this news right now. Say Hi to my son Dennis and his dad Frank Sr. there in heaven. Maybe jam a little bit.
Love and prayers go to Linda.
Evelyn and L T Zinn.

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 30 Sep 2010 7:55 am

This is a very tragic loss to the steel community. Don was such a nice guy. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Tony & Denise

David Biggers · Post by **David Biggers** » 30 Sep 2010 8:07 am

I only met Don a couple of times and he was always sooo friendly to me. What a nice guy and only 53 years old? RIP Don.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 30 Sep 2010 8:33 am

Our prayers are with the family. THIS IS A BIG LOSS FOR THE STEEL GUITAR WORLD. Don was a great guy and we all loved him a lot. He will be sorely missed by all. Love, Buck & Mitzi

Tony Kotula · Post by **Tony Kotula** » 30 Sep 2010 9:11 am

Don was my friend. I loved him like a brother. Although we only got to see one another once a year at the I.S.G.C. which I could not attend this year.
When I told Don that I was not able to attend he said, "you better make it because life is too short and that you'll regret not attending"...
He was so right... I will never forget him or what he told me...God keep you my friend. Thank you for the years of friendship and advice!

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 30 Sep 2010 10:08 am

My Condolences got out to Don's Family, He will surely be missed.

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 30 Sep 2010 10:08 am

I offer my sincere condolences to the Curtis family and will keep them in prayer.

I got acquainted with Don through his many visits to OzSGA steel shows. A wonderful, talented musician, but more than that, a genuinely wonderful person. May God grant him peace.

John McGuire · Post by **John McGuire** » 30 Sep 2010 10:20 am

Here is a few pics from our St. Clair County Il Steel Jam from March 2010. Rest in peace Mr. Don E. Curtis

Don and Scotty

Gary Austin Eddie Lange Steve Hitsman Don E. Curtis

Jonathan Cullifer · Post by **Jonathan Cullifer** » 30 Sep 2010 10:53 am

I'm shocked and saddened to read this. Don was a super nice guy and will be missed.

My prayers to his family.

Louie Hallford · Post by **Louie Hallford** » 30 Sep 2010 11:06 am

Another sad case of one of the outstanding younger players leaving us too soon. While I was not in the inner circle of his closest friends, he treated me that way when I was around him.

I will miss him,not only as a fun person to be around,but for his lively performances and all the Tab he has written for various publications over the years. His tab is part of the hundreds I have saved since my first trip to St Louis over thity years ago.

Albert Svenddal · Post by **Albert Svenddal** » 30 Sep 2010 11:34 am

Don will be missed. I loved his gentle ways
and always ready to help spirit.

His family is in my prayers.

Albert

Jim Stahlhut · Post by **Jim Stahlhut** » 30 Sep 2010 12:24 pm

What a surprise and what a great friend. Everytime I'd see him he'd have that big smile on his face. We were friends for years. Another one of my friends I really loved and will miss is gone. (I wonder what tune he and Bobby and Ben are playing now, you know God gave them only the best of instruments.) My and Barbara's heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family.

I know I'm not a steel player but do me a favor PLEASE buy all his CDs so his wife will have some cash. I wish I was closer I'd be glad to play at a benefit for her.

Rest in peace Don, we all loved you!!!!

Jim and Barbara Stahlhut

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 30 Sep 2010 12:25 pm

Don will be missed by the whole steel community.
What a shock to hear of his passing.
Don

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 30 Sep 2010 12:41 pm

I didn't really know Don that well but I send my condolences to his family and friends as a brother in music....

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 30 Sep 2010 12:47 pm

Thanks for putting those up John. I'm still in a state of disbelief--

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 30 Sep 2010 12:48 pm

don made everyone feel like they were a life long friend. what an outgoing caring person. God has another terrific steel player in the band. condolences to the curtis family. donnie we miss you and will never forget you. love, bruce & lynn

Jim Peters · Post by **Jim Peters** » 30 Sep 2010 12:50 pm

Don with Paul Jarvis at Riddles in the Loop(St. Louis)

Uffe Edefuhr · Post by **Uffe Edefuhr** » 30 Sep 2010 12:54 pm

Very sad news for all members in our steel guitar world.
Uffe

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