Donald G. Jardine

Peacefully passed away in the presence of family on April 23, 2019. Born in Detroit but raised in Warren, he lived most of his adult life within 2 miles of his boyhood home. Don was the son of George Martin and Johanna (Jean) Joachim. He graduated from St. Clement High School in 1949 where he played on the baseball team. Upon graduation he worked at Dodge Main for a short period before beginning a long career in the steel business. In 1950 he began work at the Rotary Electric Company which eventually became Jones and Laughlin Stainless Steel Corp. and later LTV Specialty Steels. From 1951 - 54 he served in the USAF and spent most of his 4 year enlistment at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, IL where he taught aircraft electronics and was honorably discharged at the rank of AFC. He returned to the steel industry where he served among other jobs as an assistant roller, roller and finally in rolling mill management. Prior to advancing into management, he served as treasurer of the United Steel Workers Local 1357. He retired in 1983 when the factory was permanently closed. He later worked at various jobs at St. Cletus Church, Brayan Homes, Penske Trucking and Hulett Body. On September 12, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart Anna Mae Grobbel at St. Clement Church in Centerline, MI. Following his discharge, they lived in Madison Heights, MI until moving to Warren in 1960 where they continued to live until his death. He had a passion for coaching baseball. He started a middle school CYO team from scratch at St. Mark School and won 2 league championships in 3 seasons. He later coached nine years in the Warren Parks and Recreation League winning nine divisional championships and one city championship. Don and Anna were blessed with three children, Douglas Joseph (Anne Mullen), Janice Ann Brayan and Kevin Michael (Amy Bentley). He had eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Leah Jardine Dykas (Matt and son Noah Gregory); Emily Jardine Schuster (Tim); Theresa Jardine, Michael Jardine, Erica Jardine, Brenna Jardine and Andy and MacKenzie Brayan. He took his family to lake resorts or camping every summer. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He also loved to play cards. scrabble, cribbage and do crossword puzzles. At various times he was a member of the Moose Lodge, St. Mark's Mom"s and Dad's Club and was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. Throughout his life, he was always proud of his Scottish heritage. He was previously deceased by his parents and brother George. He is survived by his brother Joseph (Sandy) Jardine and his wife Maureen (Pat),sister-in-law Doris Jardine and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Mark Catholic Church.

Donald G. Jardine

September 24, 1931 - April 23, 2019