Alvin Denton "Al" Thurman

1931 - 2022

BORN

1931

DIED

2022

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Alvin Thurman Obituary

Name: Graveside service for Alvin Denton "Al" Thurman
Start: 2022-07-31T18:00:00.000Z
Location: East Lawn Sierra Hills

Alvin Denton "Al" Thurman
August 7, 1931 - June 13, 2022
Santee, California - Alvin Denton "Al" Thurman, 90, died peacefully Monday morning, June 13th, 2022, at his home in Santee, CA. He was born August 7, 1931, in Fresno, California, and was the only child of John Denton "Dent" Thurman and Opal Irene McCuistion.
Al enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the 11th Airborne (Hells Angels), and the 187th Airborne (Pathfinders) in the Korean War. He was proud of his service to his country which left a lasting impression on his entire life. The discipline, camaraderie, and attention to detail he learned followed him throughout his life and rubbed off on those closest to him.
Al's love of cars, appearance, and cleanliness left a lasting impression on all who knew him. After his time in service, Al became a car salesman where he continued his attention to detail in his appearance and the way he dressed. Al was a firm believer in looking good, from the cufflinks to his polished boots, and he was always put together well. After settling down with the love of his life, Constance Ilene (nee: Weathers) Thurman, Al transitioned his career to the Sacramento County Public Works Dept. When he retired, his fellow workers roasted him at a going away party. They joked about Al's attention to detail and said they never wanted to use his work truck as they were fearful that they would not be able to return it as clean as he always kept it and knew the wrath could be devastating.
Al was well-known for his dry wit, stern bearing, loyalty, and the best-looking lawn/corner lot in North Highlands where he lived with Connie and raised three of his five children. Even though his personality could be overwhelming to some, once you were on the inside you knew he had the heart of a lion, and the loyalty of a true warrior.
He was preceded in death by his wife Constance Ilene Thurman, in 2014, and stepson Steven Ross Gubert in 1975. Al's survivors include two sons Mark Charles Gubert and Randall Lee Gubert; three daughters Myra Christine Fauls, Moya Cathleen Thurman and Lynette Marie Penn; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.
Cremated by East County Mortuary and Cremation Service in Santee, CA. Burial will be at East Lawn Mortuary and Sierra Hills Memorial Park in Sacramento, CA, next to Constance Ilene Thurman. Friends are welcome for a graveside service on Sunday, July 31, 2022, 11:00am, at East Lawn Sierra Hills, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jun. 16, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Thurman

4 Entries

Shelly Dunaway

September 8, 2022

I met Alvin in 2004 playing world of warcraft vanilla. He left for a few years and I kept watching for his return. One day he came up and asked if I remembered him and I said Yes! I've been waiting for you to come back.

We played and did all sorts of game play together. We have a guild called "The Watchers". Alvin was the guild master.

When his wife died he was so overcome with grief. It was the only time he ever was down.

He taught me so much.

I knew something was up and I've been scouring the web looking for him since June.

On Sunday I found this obituary and everything in it adds up to what he told me about himself over 18 years.

I am going to miss him so much.

Your dad was a great man. I love him so much and will never forget him. Especially the last time I saw him log out. /tear

Shelly

Bruce Stout

July 31, 2022

I remember Elaine and I were visiting with Al and Connie and Connie told the story. She said we stopped at a red light one day and Al just couldn´t resist, he hopped out and cleaned the windshield, while waiting.
MR. CLEAN you will be missed. RIP dear friend.
Bruce and Elaine Stout

Gary Bailey

July 12, 2022

I worked with AL at the county. He made a life long impression on me.
RIP my friend.

Carmen Gubert

June 18, 2022

My heart felt sympathy to Chris, Kathy, Mark, Randy, Lynette and to each and every one of Dad´s grandchildren. I will miss him so much. I will forever remember how he instilled a sense of "family first" in Casey and Jesse by coming to their defense when needed. He showed up with his boots on and his black leather gloves on ready to do whatever needed to be done so that they would be safe. He taught them another valuable lesson when he returned without ever having to raise a hand. He made sure their baseball uniforms were cleaned, stain free, and pressed ( including the caps) for every game. Even the baseball league created a new award just for Al so they could acknowledge how the boy´s uniforms were always pristine and white. He was there for me too when I called him crying in the middle of the night once because my sewer was backing up. Another time when I had a fever of 105 and needed to go to the ER. He never hesitated and I will be forever be grateful for the gruff ole man `s kindness!
Thank you all for sharing your Dad with me.
All my love, Carmen

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