Donald Kent, Sr., retired Stater Bros. Markets' VP of Produce Operations, passed away on June, 18th at his home in Riverside, CA at the age of 76. Don was born in San Bernadino, CA on August 17th, 1937. He lived there for 31 years and then in Riverside for 45 years.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in the Artillery at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma as well as CA National Guard infantry 1958-1962. After 37 years of service, he retired from Stater Bros. Markets.
Don is survived by his wife Jeri of Riverside, CA; sons Kevin of San Diego, CA and Don Jr. and daughter-in-law Lena of Riverside, CA; brother Andy of Pacifica; sister Lottie Joy of Hesperia and 5 grandchildren.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at 12pm at The Grove Community Church, 19900 Grove Community Dr. Riverside, CA 92507. The burial will be at 2pm at Riverside National Cemetery with a light reception back at the church after.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the Wounded Warrior Project in lieu of flowers.
AndNowUKnow would like to extend our deepest condolences to Don’s family and friends.
