Don Eldridge
Don Eldridge | |
|---|---|
 Eldridge in 1967 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office 1953–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1919 Mount Vernon, Washington |
| Died | October 16, 2007 (aged 87) Olympia, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | property manager |
Don Delos Eldridge (December 26, 1919 – October 16, 2007) was an American politician.
Born in Mount Vernon, Washington, he served briefly in the United States military. Eldridge went to Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon Junior College, and Washington State University. Eldridge then received his degree in education from Western Washington University and then worked in his family's stationary business and local newspaper in Mount Vernon. He served in the Washington House of Representatives 1952–1970 as a Republican and was the speaker. In 1970, Eldridge was appointed to the Washington State Liquor Control Board and served until 1979. He was in the property management business in Olympia, Washington. He died in Olympia, Washington.[1][2][3]
Notes
- ^ Don Delos Eldridge-obituary
- ^ 'Former WA Speaker Don Eldridge dies,' The Seattle Times, October 23, 2007
- ^ Oral History-Don Eldridge
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