Don Joseph Thornton's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2021 in Chandler, Arizona

Don Joseph Thornton

June 16, 1937 - March 21, 2021 (83 years old)

Chandler, Arizona

Don Joseph Thornton's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2021 in Chandler, Arizona
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Don Joseph Thornton

June 16, 1937 - March 21, 2021 (83 years old)

Chandler, Arizona

Don Joseph Thornton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Don Joseph Thornton (Chandler, Arizona), born in Omaha, Nebraska, who passed away on March 21, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Don Joseph Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyman F. Thornton and Claira M. Thornton; and his son Gary F. Thornton. He is survived by: his sons, Don Jr. (Teresa), Tim (Kelly) and John (Miranda); his granddaughter Angela; his wife Patricia; his daughter Angela; and his grandchildren, Dustin (Mindy), Jeanine (Randy), Justin (Jenna), Adam (Jessica), Brandon (Alicia), Jenna (Steve), Noah, Olivia, Tanner, Emma, Ashley, Kayla, Hannah, Megan, Kyla, Cole, Kara, Abigail, Riley and Benjamin.

In lieu of flowers Don has asked that donations be made to St. Jude's hospital or the Shriner's Hospital.



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