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1935
DIED
2013
Donald Pimley Obituary
Joplin —"Gumbo",77, area farmer who enjoyed western music, died Thursday at Benefis East. Memorial service 2 pm Monday at Chester Assembly of God Church. Burial of ashes and military rites 4 pm Joplin Cemetery. Arr Rockman Funeral Chapel. Survivors wife, Priscilla of Joplin; 3 children, Diana Pimley Carlstad of Great Falls, Jeffrey (Kathy) Pimley of Colstrip, and Renee Grove of Leduc, Alberta.
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for Donald Pimley
July 10, 2013
We miss you dad! But we know you are pain free in a much better place. We will all take care of mom just like we told you before you passed away.
Love, your kids
Lorelei
July 8, 2013
So sorry for your loss! Don is out of pain, he can finally rest and will be able to look over all of you. Remember to celebrate his life!
Robyn Bos [nee Koenen]
July 3, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Pimley family. He will be fondly remembered for his laugh, that great smile and wonderful spirit.
Love to all of you from Edmonton.
Robyn
Gary & JoLynn FitzSimmons
July 2, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Don. What a wonderful person he was and our thoughts are with all of you.
B. Gardner
July 1, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who is binding up the broken hearted and comforting those mourning be of comfort to you during this most difficult time. (Isa. 61:1, 2).
Jesse Anderson
July 1, 2013
Don was the best greatuncle I could ever ask for. I will always cherish the memories of him. He was like a grandfather to me.
DONNA SIROKY
July 1, 2013
Diana and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Gumbo. Please know that he is in a better place and free of pain.
Kevin, Donna, Jaylea and Jadyn Siroky
June 30, 2013
You'll be missed Uncle Don.
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