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was born in Princeton, IN and was preceded in death by his father, brother and mother. Don is survived by his wife, Joan (Joanie); five children Donald L. Stoops & Denise LeMoine of CA, Michael and Anthony Stoops of AZ, Gregory Stoops of Japan, Ronald Hetrick II of AZ and Debra Parker of FL and 10 grandchildren. He retired from Williams AFB in 1970 after 30 years of military service, and was employed by the Veterans Administration as an Adjudication Officer in AZ and CO. Don was a member of the BPOE, American Legion, Loyal order of the Moose, and a lifetime member of the VFW. In 1978 Don and Joanie were married in Las Vegas and shared a wonderful and happy life together. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 8 at the Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd in Mesa. Interment will follow with military honors by Luke AFB honor guard at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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Bill Stoops
December 15, 2005
I remember Don for his infectious smile, giggle, pride, and demeanor. For his congeniality towards others.
The son of two loving parents in Marie and Harold and a caring, humorous brother, Dick.
He will be remembered, always.
Gene Stoops
December 13, 2005
Joanie, you have my sympathy. Looking at the photo entries you sent me, Donnie certainly turned out to look like his dad. I always said that Harold, in his later years, was the image of grandpa Stoops. Looking at those earlier pictures, I can see that Marie used those wave clips on Donnie,s hair, like mom did on brother Bill's. Take care of yourself and as I stated before, keep your self busy. Time will heal the wounds. If I can ever be of help to you, please contact me.
Shon, Kyoko, & Greg Stoops
December 12, 2005
We miss you Dad!! You will be in our hearts forever and we know you will be watching out for us.
We are so glad that we could introduce you to Shon.
Ted & Bette Ann Anthony
December 8, 2005
Thinking of you at these hard times.Things will get better as the days go by,but it will take time.You will always have his memorys with you.
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Hazel Anthony
December 8, 2005
Thinking of you at this difficult time. My deepest symphathy.
Millard Julian
December 7, 2005
My deepest sympathy. Thank you for making me part of your family. Love you
Denise LeMoine
December 7, 2005
Remembering you Dad, I have such good memories I just wish I had more time with you. In the short time we had you showed me how a Dad loves his daughter, I love you so much. I promise to always be
here and love Mom always. You will be missed so very much, but forever in our hearts. We'll never forget you, God Bless you.
Peter Drotleff
December 7, 2005
God bless all of you in the Stoops family, hope you all find the strenth to get thru this. all my Love Peter M Drotleff Debra's sig. other.
Phil Stapley
December 7, 2005
May God bless him and his loved ones.
Michael & Anthony Hanai
December 7, 2005
With our deepest sympathy
Les Dawson
December 7, 2005
He'll be missed by us all, but not forgotten.
Steve & Elaine Hartley
December 7, 2005
We love you and are praying for you each day. Our hearts really hurt for your loss.
ROSE KELLER
December 6, 2005
I AM ROSE FROM VILLAGE INN
Tom and Pat Bell
December 6, 2005
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Jean and Dean Cooper
December 6, 2005
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