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 (1919-12-26)December 26, 1919
Mount Vernon, Washington
Died October 16, 2007(2007-10-16) (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

  1. ↑ Don Delos Eldridge-obituary
  2. ↑ 'Former WA Speaker Don Eldridge dies,' The Seattle Times, October 23, 2007
  3. ↑ Oral History-Don Eldridge


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