Obituary of Donald William Meineker

Donald Meineker, age 89, a resident of Colorado Springs for the past two years, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 2, 2015 at his home. He was retired, having owned and operated Don's Florist in Saranac Lake, New York for many years and MeadowLark Gardens in East Greenbush for 24 years.Donald Meineker was born on July 19, 1925 in Albany, NY to Frederick and Gwendolyn Meineker. He attended high school in East Greenbush, New York.Donald honorably served his country in the United States Navy and then went on to study horticulture at Cobleskill College in New York.Donald married Sandra Joann Williams on July 13, 1980 in Saranac Lake, New York.He was a great guy and will be remembered for his friendly nature, great cooking and love for his work and the great outdoors. His hobbies included bird carving, drawing pictures and playing the piano, harmonica and Hawaiian guitar. He was a wonderful husband and father.He is survived by his wife, Sandra; and his daughter, Jennifer Meineker, both of Colorado Springs. At a future date his ashes will be scattered in Lake Placid, New York per his wishes.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, January 5, 2015 12:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855