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Donald Detberner Obituary
At age 86 on July 7, 2020, Don Detberner loving husband and father passed from this earth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Detberner and Ruth Crawford and his first wife, Iva Detberner, the mother of his sons. Don is survived by his wife, Maureen Kirk-Detberner; sister, Carol Cravatzo; sons, Raymond Detberner, Allen Detberner, Dennis Detberner and Scott Detberner; grandchildren, Christina Rose Hall, Shannon Marie Smith and Jacob Detberner; great-grandchildren, Alena McCabe and Blue Smith; stepchildren, Drew Calvert, Tess Calvert and five step-grandchildren. A party in Don's honor will be held at the American Legion Post 36, in December 2020. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Legion Post 36, 5845 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85711.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Detberner
Amyda Heitkamp & Maureen
July 25, 2021
September 19, 2021
At the American Legion Post #36
5845 E. 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Refreshments will be served
Please come and join Don's family to toast a great man and share the joy that he gave us.
David Newberry
June 17, 2021
I played darts with Don. Against him too. He was fierce competitor. He was also one of the nicest gentleman I had ever met.
I wish Don´s family the best.
God Bless
Amyda Heitkamp
May 31, 2021
Amyda Heitkamp
May 31, 2021
Amyda Heitkamp
May 31, 2021
Amyda Heitkamp
May 31, 2021
Never let it be said I do things on time.
It's so hard to believe in 2 months, Don will be gone for a year.
I met Don through darts here in Tucson. I believe he got stuck with me in a blind draw for our first meeting. (Poor Don)
He never growled at me, made faces, yelled at me, none of that.
Seems we won that match & all he said, was, we will get even better this next match.
We ended up being on the same team in league for 2 seasons. We were partners most of the time & he was my backbone. He helped me so much by easing my nervousness. When it came to doing the out & he was up, he'd turn to me & ask, what do you think I should do? I said, you are asking me??? Just "do it" & he would. That's how good he was.
One night, I locked my keys in my car. I went right into panic mode. About a 1/2 hour later, Don came to me & handed me my keys. I said, wow, how did you do that? He never said a thing to me, he just handed me my keys. He finally did tell me.
Loved his wit too. He would say something and I'd think about it and then it would hit me and I'd laugh & laugh.
Those were the good ol' days.
Fortunately I met Maureen through Don & they had me for lunch at their house & also in Benson. Such great people.
I was able to keep up with Don through Maureen in our e-mails. Plus all she was up to too.
To the family: You are so lucky to have had Don in your lives.
I have 2 pictures of Don I'd like to put in here. Haven't done it in years, so hope it works.
Fondly,
Amyda Heitkamp
Maureen Kirk-Detberner
July 28, 2020
Hi sweetheart! I do miss you and hope you are up in heaven playing golf. You were a gentleman and had such a soft sweet heart. You were the best husband anyone could ask for and I will never forget our life together. Thank you!
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