Donald Joseph Willox

Donald Willox, "Dongo" age 61 of Fort Collins, died Dec. 16th at Poudre Valley Hospital. A celebration of Dongo's life will be held Sunday, January 6th at 1:00 at Fort Collins Foreign Car Service, 1219 Blue Spruce Dr., Ft. Collins.

Donald Joseph Willox was born December 27, 1950 in Fort Collins to Charles and Gertrude Willox, both now deceased He graduated from Poudre High School. He was drafted into the Army during the Viet Nam War and was honorably discharged. After being discharged, he returned to Ft. Collins and worked for his father at Willox Wrecking Company, and later went to work with Blakes Small Car Salvage yard. Dongo was self-employed for years in the Pick A Part division of the family business, Willox Wrecking. He later went to work with Fort Collins Foreign Car Service and worked there until retiring about ten years ago.

Dongo was a fan of Rockies baseball, Bronco's Football and many college football teams. He enjoyed long day-trips to the mountains; picking up special items at garage sales; and looking at and riding motorcycles. He had a great big and generous heart.

Don is survived by his brother, John; numerous other relatives; and a small group of very close friends.