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Donald Thomas Obituary

THOMAS, Donald W., Jr. of Whittier passed away on November 12, 2005. He was a Marine Veteran of the Korean War, honorably discharged and a Purple Heart recipient. He served on the L.A. County Fire Dept., wor ked for and was a member of St. Brunos Catholic Church. He leaves behind a wife, Lilly Thomas; two daughters, Lee Ann Thomas and Sherry Cline; one grandson, Justin Cline; and two sisters, Ann Thomas and Betty Wilburn. Memorial service to be held at St. Brunos Catholic Church on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 10 am. Interment to follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Rose Hills Mortuary (562) 699-0921

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Published by Press-Telegram on Nov. 17, 2005.

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