Donald John Balfour SR.

Donald John Balfour Sr. passed away Wednesday, July 5th 2023. He was born December 25th, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Donald and Phyllis Balfour.

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Don married Judy Lynn Waters May 22, 1963. Together they spent the last 60 years one adventure after another.

Don retired from Hogle Zoo where he spent 28 years working with and around the animals. In his spare time Don enjoyed motorcycles, tractors along with Bourbon & Water and his good friends.

Don loved birds of prey and because of this love he completed the steps and licensing requirements to have birds of his own. Don went through the process of being an apprentice then moved on to the required five years being a General Falconer showing the necessary expertise in successful hunting and care of birds and experience with more than one species of raptor. After completing the General Falconer program he completed all of the requirements to move into the elite group of Master Falconers of which he Don, it's your turn to fly! held that license for more than 30 years.

He is survived by his wife Judy, his children Wendy Lee and Don Jr., grandchildren; Cody Densley, Nicole Passey and six great grandchildren. Don is also survived by his mother Phyllis Balfour and brother Darin (Bonnie) Balfour along with many nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his father Donald Balfour and brothers Dennis and Douglas Balfour

Don Donated his body to the University of Utah Body Donal program. Celebration of life will be at a later date.

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