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Donald Ghareeb Obituary

Ghareeb, Donald L.
Donald L. Ghareeb entered into eternal rest on the 20th of Nov 2011. Donald was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on 28 Oct 1930. He attended South High School and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Letters and Law in 1952 and a J.D. degree in 1954. He served proudly in the U.S. Army 1954 - 1956. He also served as Administrative Law Judge with the Industrial Commission of Arizona. He retired in 1993 and loved his retirement. He went to the gym daily and was in incredible physical condition. He traveled all over North America, New Zealand and Asia. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous from 10 March 1974 until his passing. A memorial service will be held at Crossroads West 7523 N. 35th Ave in Phoenix on Sunday the 15th of Jan 2012 at 1:00 pm. All donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 8, 2012.

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Marla Hazelton

January 15, 2012

Don was a very interesting and nice man.

Harold & Helen Sibley

January 13, 2012

Donald, thanks for the memories: the beach, the lake, and those wonderful mornings having southern breakfasts that you loved so much. We will never forget those special times with you. You are truly missed.

Gary, Regina & MaKayla

January 12, 2012

Donald, you will always have such a special place in our hearts!!

Jane Rand

January 10, 2012

I will not forget things I learned from Don. God Bless.

January 9, 2012

GOD has you in the palms of his hands now...Don...Rest in peace!
You were an inspiration to all of us.
Gayle "Maggie" Corbo (widow of Thomas M. Wardell - Phoenix, AZ)

tony sibley

January 8, 2012

Te extrano y te amo amorcito.

William Snider

January 8, 2012

God Bless. I got to have lunch with him a few years back when I was in town. From an old friend & Scottsdale JCI Senator 40231,

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