Donald is listed in the 1977 yearbook but does not have his photo included.  This photo is his Junior Class photo from the 1976 yearbook.

WILDER
DONALD LAYNE, age 36, was a native born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Born January 20, 1958, Don passed away on December 15, 1994 in an automobile accident. Don has served in the hotel industry throughout Texas for the past 16 years. He was currently the Director of Catering and Conference Services for the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas. Don was extremely active with various charitable organizations in Dallas. He was also an active member of N.A.C.E. (National Association of Catering Executives). Don was a wine connoisseur and enjoyed all the finer things in life. His favorite song was "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me." Don brightened everyone's lives by always finding the good in things. He often was heard singing aloud and had a wonderful way of making people laugh when times were tough. After a long and difficult day after work, before departing for home, don was seen getting a drink of water for an exhausted bird sitting outside. He then commented "This bird has had a hard day." Don was survived by his mother, Gladys E. Wilder, Farmers Branch; sister, Sherry L. Maffia, Waco; brother, Billy C. Wilder, Farmers Branch; nieces, Jennifer Lori Maffia, Stacy Ann Maffia. Don was preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Wilder. Left to cherish his memories with his family are Roger Bolen, Michael Daab, Bill and Charlotte Thompson, Rhonda and Clayton Shannon, Peter and Patti Strebel, all his friends at the Omni Mandalay Hotel and his faithful dog, Buster. memorial Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 1994 at SPARKMAN-HILLCREST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY CHAPEL (214) 363-5401. A memorial of your choice may be made in memory of Don Wilder.

Dallas Morning News - December 17, 1994
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams