Don Neal Booth

Don Booth passed away April 29, 2023 due to complications from dementia. Don was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. He attended Wilson Elementary, La Cumbre junior high and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. He later would get a job at UCSB at the UCen cooking for faculty and students. He then moved onto work at UCSD and eventually UCSF where he would retire. He moved back to Santa Barbara to be closer to family and friends. Don (Donny) loved to cook, garden and take care of his many pets. Don also loved music and dancing, even towards the end he would light up when he heard his favorite songs. Don was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was one of a kind and he will truly be missed. Christine and I were honored to take care of our brother and made sure he had the best care possible. Don was preceded in death by his mother,Victoria Jacinto Valencia, (Stepfather) Manny Valencia and father John Earl Booth. We would like to thank Brandman Center for senior care for all their care and support for Don. There will be a celebration of life for Don on June 16 at 11 AM at Rincon Park. All are welcome.