Donald H. Beisner, M.D., 71, died peacefully in his home, on Friday, June 25, 2010, following a battle with cancer. Don was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on March 30, 1939, to Henry and Mathilde Beisner. Following graduation from Cedar Falls High, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University and his M.D. from the University of Iowa's College of Medicine. Don then spent a year of general internship at LA County Hospital, followed by two years of active duty proudly serving in the United States Navy. Don returned to the University of Iowa where he completed a residency in ophthalmology. In 1970 Don and his family moved to Springfield where he greatly enjoyed practicing ophthalmology with his partner and dear friend Ed Schaeffer. Don was blessed with a keen, inquisitive intellect, always eager to be on the cutting edge of the latest medical research and advancements. He initiated various innovative research projects, the results of many he shared at national and international symposiums. For a number of years Don served as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. Don had a variety of interests outside of the field of medicine, including racing vintage cars, becoming a pilot at the age of 60, being an active member of Toro Investment Club, and enjoying classical music with his wife. Don was a founding member of All Saints Anglican Church, TKE Fraternity, AOA honor medical society, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, American College of Surgeons, Hickory Hills Country Club, AOPA, and MMOPA. Don is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Katie and husband Rick Pankiewicz, and their children Emily, Allison, and William; son, David, of Austin, Texas and wife Joelle, and their children Evie and Witt; a sister, Dorothy Strohbehn, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah; and his parents. A memorial service led by Fr. Douglas McGlynn, new rector of All Saints Anglican Church, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The church is currently meeting in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2756 Blackman Road, located south of Sunshine St. Visitation is scheduled on Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to All Saints Anglican Church, c/o Paul Long, treasurer, 5522 S.Riverview St., Springfield, MO 65809 or to the Springfield Symphony Association, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, Springfield, MO 65803.