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Don Bonker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1989
Preceded by
Julia Butler Hansen
Succeeded by
Jolene Unsoeld
Personal details
Born
(1937-03-07)March 7, 1937 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Died
May 30, 2023(2023-05-30) (aged 86) Silverdale, Washington, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Carolyn Ekern
(m. 1971)
Children
2
Alma mater
Clark College, Lewis & Clark College, American University
Donald Leroy Bonker (March 7, 1937 – May 30, 2023) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989, representing Washington's third Congressional district.
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