Donald Edward Love

Donald Edward Love born on November 14, 1934 in Flushing Michigan, departed this world into the arms of our Lord and Savior on August 18, 2021 surrounded by family. He is back in the arms of Marlene Love just beyond the moon who he said he loved to the moon and back. Don moved with his family at age 9 to Prescott in 1944. Don was a Navy Korean War Veteran (National Defense, United Nations, and Korean Service Medals), was on board ship during nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands and loved to discuss his military career with anyone. After Discharge from the Navy he briefly worked in the Aerospace business in California before returning home to Prescott in 1959 to join the Prescott Police Department. He was what you would refer to as the friendly Cop and was often criticized by fellow officers for not giving enough traffic tickets. In 1966 while on the police force he was runner up for Father of the Year in Prescott. Don graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1974 and rose to the rank of Assistant Chief of Police prior to his retirement in 1980. After retirement Don started Loves Catering and BBQ Business as everyone who knows Don including those he catered to at Hunt Camps knows he loved to cook and bake. Many in the community would experience Don’s Love and friendship as he delivered applesauce cakes, poppy seed cakes or corndogs to them where they lived or worked. Don and Marlene’s home was considered to be the centerpiece of Love family events/celebrations and friends were always welcome to simply stop by for a drink. Don was affiliated with the Prescott Fraternal Order of Police, American Legion (Past Post Commander), Silent Witness Program. He was also a volunteer for Smoki, Softball Coach, Silent Witness Fundraising as well as Catering for fundraisers for grandchildren at school activities. Donald is survived by daughters Donna, Lori (Steve), Deena (Rob), son in law Skeeter and his brother John Paul Love. Grandchildren Marti, Robby, Nikke, Joshua, Shannon, Sammi, Melanie, Julie and Savanah, Great Grandchildren, Andi, Evelyn, Mishelle, Isabelle, Blake, Brooke, Casey, Ashton, Madison and Katilynn (the mouse). He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, daughter Lynn, son Jeffrey, great grandson Timmy, Sisters Ruth Ann, Pauline, and Brothers Tom, Jim, and Dave. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Mackin Building 840 Rodeo Dr. Prescott, on Saturday August 28, 2021 at 12:00pm In Lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider contributions In Don Loves name to the following: Yavapai County Mounted Sherriff’s Posse Scholarship Fund, Make a Wish Foundation and Ronald McDonald House.

Donald Edward Love

November 14, 1934 - August 18, 2021