Friday, October 21, 2005 at age 72. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary (Bronson) Booden; children, Bonnie L. Booden of Phoenix AZ, Barbara A. (Kenneth) Rutalis of Dallas PA, and James D. Booden of Brockport NY; grandchildren, Michael A. and Jennifer M. Rutalis; sister, Elizabeth B. Brostedt of Clearwater, FL.; brother-in-law, Paul M. Bronson; nephew, Carl (Joanne) Brostedt, niece, Susan (David) Huntting. Donald was an Educator and a respected swimming coach in the Penfield School District.
No prior calling hours. Private service and interment, to be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. N. Rochester, NY 14609, The American Diabetes Association, 595 Blossom Rd. Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14610 or The University of Rochester Eye Institute, Strong Vision Faculty Practice 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 659, Rochester, NY 14642 in his memory.