Surrounded by members of his family, Donald “Don” J Taresh died peacefully at his home in Glenn County in the evening of Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born in Taylorsville, Plumas County, California, to Jay and Marjorie Taresh on November 3, 1943.
He was raised in Chico, where he attended Chico High School. It was there that he met his soulmate and love of his life, Peggy Miller, whom he married on December 28, 1963.
They were almost inseparable for 56 wonderful years. Together, they raised “two sets” – Don and Shelly, and Bob and Nikki.
In 1965, the family moved to Glenn County, where Don accepted a job as a farmer at Knight Ranches. He continued to farm there for the next 60 years, right up until his death.
He is survived by his son, Don Jr (Kellee) of Orland; daughter Shelly Fisher (Tim) of Willows; son Bob of Willows; daughter Nikki Foster (Scott) of Orland; grandchildren Cody Taresh, Tyler Fisher, Trent Fisher, Brett Burbank, Austin Burbank, Hunter Foster, Mallory Foster, Westin Foster, Wyatt Foster, Kyle Taresh, and Matthew Taresh; great-grandchildren Brantley, Brynlee, Landon, Oakley, and Aidyn; brother Darryl Taresh; sisters Pam Brannan, and Penny McKinney; and his beloved Yorkie, Bella.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jay Taresh; mother Marjorie Taresh; and his adoring wife, Peggy Taresh, who died in 2020.
A Memorial Service is planned for 10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, at the Masonic Cemetery, 6525 County Road 9, Orland. A Celebration of Life is scheduled to follow at the Ord Bend Community Hall, 3241 Highway 45, Glenn.
Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home, Willows.
The Glenn County Observer 
Daddy, I love and miss you so much. I have a big hole in my heart. I only wish we had more time together. But in my heart, I know you are resting at peace, without pain, and are in Mom’s arms again. I know you and Mom are watching over all of us, keeping us safe until we can be together again.
With all my love,
Your first born daughter,
Shelly
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