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Donald Thacker Obituary

With his family by his side Don went to be with the lord on October 8, 2010. Don was born in Cleburne, Texas on October 24, 1936 to Wesley and Hazel Thacker. He was raised in Richmond, CA where he graduated from Richmond Union High School in 1955. He has been married to Jo Ann for 54 years, and they moved to Santa Rosa in 1963. Don was a Major Appliance Technician, having his own business, D & J Appliance for many years, and later working for JC Penney and General Electric. He retired in 1999. Don is survived by his wife Jo Ann; his children, Don, Marci and Jeff; grandchildren Angel, Devon and Steven and five great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to attend Memorial Services at Daniel's Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. If desired, donations can be made in Don's memory to Cazadero Baptist Camp, P.O. Box 374, Cazadero, CA 95421. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 525-3730

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15, 2010.

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Dean and Geri Durbin

November 1, 2010

We have fond memories of working together at church many years ago. We just found out about his homegoing and look forward to seeing him in heaven. Meanwhile, we appreciate his service to and concern for Cazadero Baptist Camp. He is now adding to the blessings of heaven.

Roberta & John Morgan

October 14, 2010

Don was a great man - a dedicated Christian, son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was even dedicated to his dog! Our boys always looked forward to uncle Don coming for family reunions and holidays because he was such a good cook. We've never seen anyone carve a turkey as good as Don could. There's not enough good things we could say about Don. We'll miss him.

October 13, 2010

JoAnn, my heart goes out to you and your family. I enjoyed being in choir with Don. We will sing with the angels in our glorified bodies one day. God Bless you. My prayers are with you.
Love, Rhonda Hobbs

Denise Daniels Ferguson

October 13, 2010

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Cooper

October 12, 2010

I look forward to seeing you again Don.

Carolyn Pollard

October 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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