Birth Born on February 16, 1924 in Hood River, Hood River Co., OR Death Died on November 23, 2010 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR Marriages BOYLE, Opal Marjorie Married on April 11, 1948 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR Children SAMUEL, Gayle Lynn: November 03, 1948 SAMUEL, David Michael: March 24, 1950 SAMUEL, Scott Randall: July 30, 1951 SAMUEL, Daniel J.: April 22, 1954 Notes Occupation: Insurance Underwriter Military Service: WW2 US Navy Pilot Obituary: Donald Allen Samuel, 86, of Corvallis died Nov. 23 at Encore Senior Village in Portland. He was born in Hood River to Ernest and Alta (McClain) Samuel. He graduated from Hood River High School in 1942. Don served in the Navy as a pilot. He attended Oregon State College where he met Opal Boyle. They were married April 11, 1948. Donald graduated from Oregon State College with a business degree. He played basketball and football for the Beavers. In 1949 he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Donald was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a State Farm Agent for 32 years and retired in 1986. He was a longtime member of the Elks and Moose lodges. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and golf. Don is survived by his daughter, Gayle Samuel Larsen of Corvallis; sons David and wife Janet of Albany, Scott of Corvallis, and Daniel and wife Kathy of Sunnyvale, Calif.; brother C.E. "Sam" Samuel of Rancho Mirage, Calif.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, on June 2, 2002. No public services will be held. Memorials contributions may be made to the Grace Center Adult Day Services, 980 N.W. Spruce Ave., Corvallis, or a charity of one's choice. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Images Opal Boyle Marriage