Donald Thomas Desborough

Donald Thomas Desborough passed away quietly on Jan. 22, 2017. He was loved and surrounded by his loving wife and family in his own home and under the care of Elizabeth Hospice's excellent caregivers.

Donald had been ill for one year battling congestive heart failure and many other health complications.

Donald was born in London, England May 26, 1930, educated at London University in electronic engineering, and joined Her Majesty's Royal Air Force "Y" service.

On finishing eight years service, he emigrated to San Francisco Jan. 1, 1958, employed by Ampex Corps then formed his own company Certron in 1973. He purchased his next company, CRA Enterprises, Inc., producing custom sensors and power management parts for defense industries, which moved to Temecula. He sold it in 2000 and retired to live out his passion of jazz standards music.

Don will be remembered for his beautiful music having played for the last 50 years and for building his dream home in Fallbrook in 1982.

Don played his beautiful sounds on piano, electric vibes, clarinet and saxophone. He played many events at Temecula wineries, Fallbrook chamber events, Baxter's, Rio Rico and most recently, on piano, at Fallbrook Golf Course for Sunday brunch.

Donald was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his wife, Eve; children Steve, Shari and Sandy Desborough; stepsons Mike and Dave Vega; seven granddaughters; two great-granddaughters and one step-grandson.

Donald will be loved and missed by all that knew him. He was a charming English gentleman, witty, always greeting with a big great smile, always sharing the greatest stories, music and love.

A celebration of his life will be shared with loved ones at his home in Fallbrook on Feb. 18, 2017.