Horseman Donald Irving, 68, of Ocala, Fla., passed away on December 28, 2018, from cancer.
A member of the USTA for 52 years, Irving was a highly successful and respected trainer and driver until 1988 and than continued as an accomplished horse breeder in the state of Florida. He was Breeder of the Year for six consecutive years and was inducted into the Florida Racing Hall of Fame in 1999.
Irving is survived by his beloved wife, Sandy; son, Brandon (Jenna Kolles); grandchildren, Beckett and Olivia; brother-in-law, Dr. Denis (Cathy) Rubal; sister-in-law, Cory Rubal (Scott Ovian); nieces, Tina Jo, Katie Ovian, Deborah (Mark) Nicholls, Patricia (Raj) Taneja, Maggie (Shawn) Beatty, Amanda (Matt) Overton, and Melissa (Eli) Gould; nephew, Dustin Ovian; and dear lifetime friends, Barry Speakman, John Walsh, Sam McMichael and fellow horseman Ben Stafford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dana and Jo Anne; and brother, Daniel.
At his request, there will be no service and internment will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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