Donald Joseph McCleary, age 76, of Aurora, passed away September 16, 2013. He was born to Charles R. and Violet A. (Pickering) McCleary on October 19, 1936 in Denver, Colorado. Don is survived by his wife Mary; children Richard (Katherine), Donna Jo, Donald Jr., Lupe (Pablo) and Mike (Lori); 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 1:00 in the afternoon at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., in Aurora. Burial will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Don and messages of condolence with his family.