Thayer, Donald Robert
Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Mesa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 1-800-822-6344, PO Box 1000 Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 70, passed Thursday morning, February 23, 2017, following a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Penelope, his two daughters Valerie and Ann, two sons-in-law, three grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and many close friends. Born in Dayton, Ohio, and growing up in Prescott Arizona, Don was an active community member, playing football and basketball for Prescott High School. He was captain of the Prescott High School Football Team, President of the Senior Class, and Mr. Hassayampa for the Prescott High School Year Book. Don graduated from University of Arizona with a Juris Doctor degree and was a Staff Attorney for the Arizona State Legislature for over 30 years. He was an avid racquetball player, placed first in the Arizona State championship competition, and ran marathons throughout Arizona. Don was also an accomplished musician. He and Don Senneville created the band "Los Dos Dons" and played weekend gigs in Cave Creek, Arizona and surrounding areas for over 20 years. Don will be remembered with love by his family at a private ceremony in their home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Don may be made to the Desert Foothills Land Trust: http://www.dflt.org sometimes feisty opinion, love of life and unyielding devotion to family and friends. Carole is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Robert, sons Guy and Tom and daughter Joy Russell, grandchildren Michelle, Brian, Ashley, Eric, Ryan and nine great grandchildren. Brother Richard Donofrio, cousins and wonderful friends. A private service will be held at a later date. Evans-Brown Sun City Mortuary Mike Wizner, born June 15, 1951 in Midland, MI to Frank and Ellen (Pettis) Wizner, passed away peacefully February 20, 2017. Mike spent most of his work years in professional bakeries before becoming a business agent for BCTGM Local 232 for the last 8 years. He was one of the original Trekkies; exploring the final frontier. Mike is survived by his mother Ellen (Wizner) Strip; wife Barbara; children Helen (Cordell) Brown, James (Josie) Wizner, Rebecca (Michael Strautz) Wizner; 3 grandchildren; brother Robert (Chris) Wizner; sister Barbara (Andrew) Eagleton; 2 nieces; 1 nephew and uncle Warren Pettis. His father and stepfather Loren Stripe precede him in death.A visitation will be Monday February 27 from 5:00-8:00 pm with a funeral service Tuesday February 28 at 10:00 am both at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Ave in Glendale. Burial will take place on a later date in Auburn, MI. Condolences can be left for the family at www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com