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Mrs. Thalken taught me home economics at Vina Danks. So sorry to hear of her passing. I hope her family has peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Tara Randol
April 15, 2015 | Kapaa, HI


Ontario, California
MADELYN T. THALKEN (1923 - 2014) Madelyn T. Thalken, a beloved Chaffey High School home economics teacher from 1972 to 1989, died peacefully at home in San Diego on October 29, following a brief illness. She was 91. A longtime Ontario resident, Madelyn was born in Pittsburgh on...
Read MoreMrs. Thalken taught me home economics at Vina Danks. So sorry to hear of her passing. I hope her family has peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Tara Randol
April 15, 2015 | Kapaa, HI
I feel so honored to be part of your family. It was a privilege to know and love your Mother, she was a gift to all of us.
Faye Kent
November 24, 2014 | Alta Loma, CA

Beautiful Sweet Soul - My lovely Aunt Madelyn: We Love You and celebrate your wonderful life, years of service and the kind moments you shared with so many young people, and with your loving family. May you Love your heavenly crown, and be surrounded by Joy, Peace, and Light until we meet again. Your Loving Niece : ) Janet Thalken-Gleason
November 22, 2014
Such a sweet dear lady, Madelyn lit up the hall when she walked. She graciously chatted with me every time we met at Chaffey High School and I enjoyed her company immensely.
Madelyn's kind words settled my nerves in my early years of teaching and later I modeled my interactions with beginning teachers after her. A conversation with Madelyn made challenging days amusing with her smiles and easy laughter.
Madelyn is a treasure and is always remembered with a smile. My prayers...
Gloria Garcia
November 18, 2014 | Ontario, CA
What a beautiful and loving person. I also was a student of hers in the early 70's. We would meet numerous of times years afterward just to talk only to realize years later she was a concern person. 35 plus years later I still mention Mrs. Thalken to my wife. Mrs. Thalken still lives and have always been blessed by God
Tony Sciortino
November 18, 2014 | Ontario, CA
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Thalkens passing. I had her for two classes at Chaffey and she was one of my favorite teachers. The Thalken Family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Blue
November 18, 2014 | Carlsbad, CA
You will always be a lovely memory for Mike and me at St. Church. You always had a smile and always encouraged us with our work at St. George. Rest In Peace dear friend. Mike and Magdalena Pacheco
Mike and Magdalena Pacheco
November 17, 2014 | Ontario, CA
I love you, Aunt Madelyn. You will be greatly missed. We'll meet again.
Dane Mutters
November 16, 2014 | Chico, CA
So sorry for your lost Joseph. She sounds like a wonderful mother.
Tim Collier
November 16, 2014 | Upland, CA