Donnis Westmoreland Sr.
Sixty-five year Dickinson resident Donnis Westmoreland, Sr., passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2018. Don is survived by his wife of 44 years, Alice Westmoreland, his brother David Westmoreland, sister-in-law Maxine Mathis and husband Gerald, brother-in-law Alex Kalinowski and wife Linda, his children Don Westmoreland, Jr., and wife Cheryl, daughter Cathy Bruton, son Henry Westmoreland and wife Kelly, son Matt Westmoreland, and daughter Wendy Babineaux and husband Derek, seven grandchildren and their spouses, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Don had numerous friends in the community, including his spiritual brothers and sisters. He enjoyed many years as business owner of Limelight Recording Studio and as band leader of The Rythmares, alongside long-time friends and musicians Bobby and Johnny Gondesen.
A celebration of life will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 701 FM 646 Rd N in Dickinson on Saturday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Don’s name to the local charity of your choice.
Our deepest sympathies to Don’s family. Myself, as well as many vocalist and musicians, feel a debt of gratitude to Don for all the great music he partnered in bringing to life. His gentle, patient demeanor made him a joy to work with on any project and I will miss the opportunity to work with him again. A great loss for all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
So sorry for your loss Don. Ann and I send our thoughts and prayers for the family as you go through this most difficult time.
Sorry to be sending this so late. I live in Sherman, and I don’t always keep up with Dickinson news.
I as sorry to find out about your father’s passing. When my dad, Tony, passed away in 2010, Mr. Westmorland came to the viewing. I always appreciated that and had planned to return the gesture.
As kids, my brothers and I always had fun playing football and hid n seek at the Westmorland’s house. Good times and good memories.
Sincerely, and on behalf of the DiBello family please accept our condolences.