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Donald Gordon Maddock

Donald Maddock Obituary

Maddock, Donald Gordon
82, of Apache Junction, AZ joined his Lord Jesus on April 8, 2010. Don was a self-described jet engine proctologist. He worked in the aviation industry over 60 years - locally for Hughes Airwest, Republic Airlines, and America West. He and his son Don Maddock Jr. started Borescope On Video in 1995. Don is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty; brother, Cecil (Mildred) Maddock; daughters Karin Gerbes, Gayle (Rick) Cohen; sons Don Maddock (Paula), Lindsey Maddock; grandchildren Carisa (Randy) Woolstenhulme, Daniel Maddock, Christy Maddock, Elizabeth (Brad) Logue, David (Lisa) Cohen; and five great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 17 at Grace Community Church of the East Valley in Apache Junction. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Hospice of the Valley

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Maddock

16 Entries

Betty Maddock

April 18, 2010

I cannot begin to describe how heavy my heart is right now with out you Don, but knowing you are with our Lord is My greatest comfort. I appreciate all the support from my family, Grace Community Church of the East Valley and the host of people who have stood by us in this difficult time.

April 17, 2010

Dad thanks for all the great times. I share all the adventures with people and they see what a great Dad you were from Wyoming to Alaska to driving a tractor in BC to Christmas break in Barstow (Dinner @ Astor bunger) to planes in the back yard to looking for gold on the hill with Donny on the end of a rope or you and me in a canoe you made life great and I can never thank you enough for that I am blessed to be your son.
, Dad I love you and thanks Lindsey Maddock

Sheree Pattan

April 15, 2010

I only met Don a couple of times when they visited in Oregon. A friend posted that he had a great sense of humor. Gayle posted, I cannot count how many times we said "oops, sorry dad" . I can hear her saying that...and how much joy that would of brought Don during his last days. Even in his last days on this earth, his loved ones still enjoyed a laugh.

Tony,Lynda and Taylor Steffes

April 15, 2010

Betty-You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers,

Karin Gerbes

April 14, 2010

I will miss my Dad everyday, but especially those times when I need him to help me figure something out, or watch the DiamondBacks play. We did get to see the opening game this year and he smiled as we beat the Padres. He was a great man and an inspiration to me.

Karin Maddock Gerbes

April 12, 2010

Our Condolences to Don's family.. I had the honor to know and work with both Don & Don jr. within the airline industry for a number of years. God Bless Bill & Pam Hefty

Loren & Diane Bebee

April 12, 2010

Gayle, We celebrate his life with you.
We had the priviledge to meet your dad and mom when we were in the Phoenix area and we got to enjoy his work of art, the RV when you lived in Oregon. May you all be comforted and blessed.

Ruth Stevens

April 12, 2010

My greatest condolences to the Maddox Family. Don truly was a special man. They opened their home to me (a stranger at the time) when my son went to college there in Phoenix for a few days. I could definitely see the work of God in them both. I think of them often when I visit my son. May the peace of God be upon the Maddox/Cohen family.

April 11, 2010

Donnie and Family,
Soon only the good memories will remain. It was my honor and pleasure to work with Don on the 737 overhauls for America West Airlines. It was Don's delight to come up with something that we had never heard of before. He was truly an inspiration to us all and will be missed sorely.
Marty Kirkhuff
Queen Creek, Arizona

Mike Morano

April 11, 2010

My condolences to Don's family. Don was one of those people I enjoyed knowing. Haven't seen him or Don Jr in years but every once in a while they pop into my mind & bring a smile to my face.

April 11, 2010

I am blessed to be a part of this family and I am comforted to know Don is with the Lord. I also thank God that I had some personal time with him a short while ago. He truly is loved.
Rick Cohen (Gayle Maddock Cohen's Husband)

Louise and Mark Jones

April 11, 2010

It was a pleasure to have known Don, he always made you so comfortable around him and a true jokester. He will be missed and made the world a better place wherever he went.

Amy Engler

April 11, 2010

Very sorry for your loss! My condolences. Amy Engler

Tim and Samantha Munk

April 11, 2010

We did not have the privalege of knowing Don but we do of knowing Gayle our prayers and love are with you at this time God Bless You

Gayle Maddock Cohen

April 11, 2010

How thankful I am for the privilege of spending the last 4 weeks with you. Thank you Hospice of the Valley for all your support(especially Ernie). Dad, you had endless patience with us as we bumbled through trying to care for you. I cannot count how many times we said "oops, sorry dad" You were valiant to the end! I can't wait to see you again in your new body in heaven. "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Romans 8:18

April 11, 2010

dad i will miss you thanks fro everthing you did for us kiks

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