DESKIN, Donald J.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona February 22, 2003 Donald J. Deskin, 72, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away February 19, 2003. Navy Veteran. Services: 11:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at the Unity Church of Phoenix, 1500 East Greenway Parkway, Phoenix, AZ. Contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix, 501 East Roanoke, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona February 23, 2003 Donald Jay Deskin, 72, originally from Colfax, IA, raised a family, worked most of his life in Des Moines, IA and retired in Scottsdale, AZ. He was a Navy veteran. Don passed away February 19th suffering from Alzheimer's. He was a wonderful husband to Velva Jo for 45 years and a father to Dave and Diane. He was also the proud grandfather to Ryan and Logan Deskin, Dustin, Hunter, Sophia, Christina and Angelica Corieri. He was a man of hard work, loved nature and had a great-sense of humor. He will be missed greatly. Services will be held Tuesday, February 25th at 11:30am at the Unity Church, 1500 E. Greenway Parkway, Phx., AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix, 501 E. Roanoke, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.