Don obtained his private pilot’s license in 2000. Don met his wife Lisa at age 12
at his local church when the new pastor and his family came to town. After 6
years of friendship they were married, 31 years later he is still married to the
pastor's daughter. Lisa has been a hairdresser for many years while raising their
children. They have two grown children Sheree and Colton. Sheree is pursuing
missions in Latin America and Colton is getting his masters degree in Biblical

Exegesis. Their family loves to travel, be outdoors walking, hiking, cycling, and
skiing, always ready for the next adventure. Don and Lisa’s desire is to serve
the Lord in missions and aviation to spread the gospel reaching people around
the world.

Don was raised in Medical Lake Washington and has lived in Spokane Washington for the last 30 years. Don has always
had a heart to serve others. He joined the Air National Guard his senior year of high school. He also worked in
the automotive field for 14 years before going full time with the Air National guard as part of the flight operations support
team. After 34 years he retired from the Air National Guard. (Don's FAA certificates: CPL-ASEL, CFI-ASE)
Don and Lisa Belfils
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