Donn was born in Los Angeles on September 2, 1933. He was the second child of Emily and Thiel Sullivan and is survived by his siblings Thiel, Terry and Emily Ann. He attended Loyola High School, and Loyola University in LA, before transferring to the University of Oregon. While at Oregon he met and later married Joan Elizabeth Dundore. They were married on December 27, 1958. They raised three sons; Donn Michael Sullivan Jr., Brian Dundore Sullivan and Christopher Sean Sullivan. Donn had a special bond with his daughter-in-Laws, Kathleen, Chryste and Holly and was extremely proud of all of his grandchildren: Ryan, Colleen, Ramsey, Eian, Reece and Thomas. Donn forged his deep love of the University of Oregon while lettering in football and track under the incredible guidance of legends, Cas and Bowerman. Donn was passionate about sports and fostered the undeniable competitive spirit in his children and grandchildren.

Real estate was a passion for Donn. He entered the commercial real estate industry in 1956 when he was hired by Commonwealth Inc. to oversee the development of Cedar Hills. He retired as a Senior VP at Newmark, Grubb, Knight, Frank, where he had succeeded since 1998.

Donn’s bone crushing handshake was his calling card and he devoted his time and talents volunteering in a variety of ways. He loved the Jesuit Community and especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren compete and grow in that spiritual environment. He was member of the Oregon Club, DAF, SIOR, CAR, BOMA, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and a devout parishioner at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church where he bestowed the importance of faith in his children. Donn loved the Ducks and he still hates the Huskies.

He will be missed by all those who knew him and his sense of humor, loyalty, dedication to doing things the right way and his uncompromising work ethic will be a standard for all to strive for.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday May 15, 2017 at 11 am at St. John Fisher Catholic Church (7007 SW 46th Ave, Portland) The Rosary will be said at 10 am in the Church on May 15th.

Any remembrances can be made to the Donn M. and Joan Sullivan Financial Aid Fund at Jesuit High School or the Donn Sullivan Family Scholarship Fund at the University of Oregon. A Celebration of Donn’s Life will follow the funeral service at 12:30 PM at the Multnomah Athletic Club. A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Calvary at 3:00 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM ,Monday, May 15, 2017
St. John Fisher Catholic Church
7007 SW 46th Avenue Portland, OR 97219
Notes: The Rosary will be said at 10 am in the Church on May 15th. A Celebration of Donn’s Life will follow the funeral service at 12:30 PM at the Multnomah Athletic Club. A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Calvary at 3:00 pm.