Donnie Garald Baldwin was born February 2, 1948 in Grangeville, Idaho. His mother Hattie and father Earl preceded him in death.

Donnie had 5 siblings, Stan, Richard, Ed Wray, Little Earl and Virginia (the imposter.) Stan and Little Earl preceded Donnie in death.

In 1972, he married the mop squeezer, his wife Donna, and took on her five rugrats, Cindy, Linda, Art, Jim and Chris. The children added more to his family count with spouses and grandchildren bringing the total to 36.

Donnie enjoyed fishing, camping and making crafts with his family. Hobby projects included quilting, wood working and playing games. He would share with all. No one was a stranger to Donnie. He would talk and dajole with people wherever he went, brightening the day for many.

During his life Donnie had many jobs, a hunting guide, drywall hanger, dairy farmer, miner, logger and truck driver. He retired in 2015.

Donnie died on November 25, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He departed life with many of his family around him.

A memorial service will be held on Monday December 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bert Flamm Mortuary, 581 E. 1st N., St. Anthony. The family will receive friends from 10:30 until the time of service.