Don passed away on March 9, 2018.
Don was a long time member of the Detroit Curling club and the exchange.
He spent a lot time behind the Detroit bar on Sunday’s dispensing drinks.
Don was introduced to the exchange by his father – Charlie.
1989 March: Charlie Warthman, Aden Snyder and Don1990 November: Curling on sheet 5 are from the left: Don Fanstone, Ralph Schnarr, Lorne Kuntz, Don Sloat, Jim McLean, Matt Butterworth, Earl Campbell and Don Warthman.2002 March: Ron Shane, Graham Wallbank, Chuck Thomas Sr, Don and Leroy Bliven.2002 March: Don buying raffle tickets from Ron2008 November: Don Warthman, Dave Cain, Les Saunders, Bob Shorten, Pat Rouan, Jeff Deneen, Jim Renaud, Steve Rietz2008 November: Mike Rogala, Leroy Bliven, Cec Hofstetter, Bill Glendinning, Steve Rietz, Don, Pat Rouan2008 November: The choir led by Dave Nelsen. Don is on the right.2010 November: Don supervises the polishing of the trophy by bartender Paul Grinell2010 November: Don ponders his next move behind the bar2011 November: Don with a great smile2011 November: Jim. Les and Don2011 November: Don listens to Graham2012 Nov: The Detroit team of Don Warthman, Leroy Bliven, Jim Morris and Paul Gaines were presented with crying towels after losing their afternoon game 12-1 against the Plattsville tigers. They must have only had 3 towels left at the club!2014 Nov: Don reveals his secret drinks recipes to Paul2015 March: Don waits while Joe Buchanan calls his shot2015 March: Don has a laugh with Pat Cannon and Gordy Loud2015 March: A pensive Don behind the glass2015 March: Waiting for breakfast – Mike, Jeff, Joe, Bret and Don2016 November: Don stands out in plaid!2017 March: Don is surrounded by green!2017 March: Pull that sleigh!2017 March: Don in front having a drink!2017 March: Don with Norm, Dave and Dave2017 March: After breakfast!
