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Donald LeRoy Obituary
Donald LeRoy, a resident of Tempe, AZ, passed away on April 4, 2011 at the age of 83. Donald was born on the September 28, 1927 in Marinette, Wis. Upon graduating from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After serving four years he returned home to help with the family dry cleaning business. He eventually went to work for Northwest Airlines in Minneapolis, Boeing in Seattle and then retired from Garrett Corp in Phoenix, AZ. Don loved traveling in his motor home and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was well respected, a real gentleman, and loved to help anyone who needed it. He was loved by everyone who knew him. Don will be dearly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet Pauline, parents Daniel Sr. & Darcella, sister, Dorthea, brothers, Daniel & Darryl. He is survived by seven children from his first wife, Robert (Joanne), Richard, Sandra (Bob) Catalani, Ronald, John (Rosanne), Thomas (Shelley) and Mark (Vorany). He is also survived by his second wife, Evelyn and four step daughters, Barb (Gary) Mote, Marilyn Downey, Cathy Downey and Darlene (Harley) Dyke. He has 25 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 11:00-12:00 followed by services from 12:00-
1:00 at Queen of Heaven Mortuary Chapel, 1562 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ. Burial will immediately follow the service at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven.
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Sandy Catalani
April 26, 2011
Dad - I miss you so much. You were such a kind and loving person. You did so much for me and were always ther when I needed you. You will always be my hero and I will always be your little girl. I love you.
Shawn Mabee-Hill
April 18, 2011
Tom and family,
So sorry for your loss. I'll never forget camping with the whole family back in 1983, what a great time we had. Hang on to the great memories, of which there are many. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
April 9, 2011
I treasure the time together we had together this past November. We shared laughter, smiles and stories. I always remember your father as a true "gentle gentleman".
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Zahnel (LeRoy) and Chip Maxey
Greensboro, NC
Walt & Shirley West
April 8, 2011
Our condolences go out to the LeRoy family. Our prayers go out to the family and especially to co-workers Sandy and John.
Bob and Rhea Wright
April 8, 2011
Sandy, We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts, prayers and heart.
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