Donald L. Kimbro
December 13, 1941 - May 18, 2008
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Donald L. Kimbro
December 13, 1941 - May 18, 2008
Obituary
Donald L. Don Kimbro
Born on December 13, 1941
Died on May 18, 2008
Memorial Services: Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
Reception immediately following at Fullerton Police Department
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Don Kimbro, age 66, of Anaheim Hills, passed away on Sunday, May 18th, after a short battle with cancer. He was the loving husband, father, and best friend to his wife of 33 years, Linda, and their children Eric, Lindsay, Ashley, and Jonathan. He also has a beautiful 3 1/2 year old grandson, Jacob. In addition, Don is survived by his brother, Tom Kwiatkowski, and sister, Judy Shears, both of Indiana.
Don has gone to be with his infant grandson, Jameson, who preceded him in death in January.
Don was born in Gary, Indiana. He became a proud member of the Fullerton Police Department at the age of 21, and honorably served the members of his community for 33 years. Upon his retirement from Fullerton, he continued his law enforcement profession for the next 10 years as a criminal investigator for the Orange County District Attorney’s office, where he continued to work until his death. He always said that he would never retire because he looked forward each day to getting up and going to work. He loved his profession and made a difference in the lives of innumerable people.
Don was loved by all,his family and friends, his colleagues, the neighbors,the people at the dry cleaners,the guys at the car wash,the pet groomer,the staff at the orthodontist’s office,the checkers at the grocery store,and on and on. He was known by many and loved by all.
He was a most honorable man and his family continues to be enormously proud of him and his many accomplishments. He will be remembered, but missed, every single day.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Church of Today, 117 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, with a reception immediately following at the Fullerton Police Department.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a memorial fund established for his son Jonathan’s college education. Please send donations in Jonathan’s name to the North Orange County Credit Union, 230 W. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832.
68 responses to Donald L. Kimbro
Irma Ashe says:
May 29, 2008
Linda, you and your family will be in my prayers. May God bless and keep you always.
JimGreen says:
May 29, 2008
Dear Linda and family, My heart goes out to you at this time of your loss. I was at the Anaheim office when Don started with the D.A.’s office. He was a wonderful person to work with and a joy to be around. He was one of the really nicest guys I have ever known. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Kathy Guerrero says:
May 29, 2008
Linda my good friend, Lindsay, Ashley, and Johnathan,
I have to address this to Don……
Even though I did not know you for years and years like some, I felt like I knew you well through your wife, Linda. Linda always spoke of you as being such a good man, kind, generous, hard working, a man who cared about his job and was respected at work, a good husband, father and grandfather.
The few times I had the opportunity to be around you, you were always made me feel welcome in your home. You were friendly, funny, polite, and kind.
I know you will be missed by so many. I am so happy I had the opportunity to know you.
Please rest knowing there are many family and friends who love your wife and children and will look after them.
Your family are in our hearts. You will be missed.
Love,
Kathy and Michael Guerrero
Mary Ann Valdez says:
May 29, 2008
Don, I will miss your smile, your positive attitude and just conversing with you. You were a pleasure to work with and will be greatly missed by all who knew you. You are now in God’s arms, he will take great care of you and your loved ones.
God Bless You
Curtis & Karen KNIGHT says:
May 30, 2008
LINDA AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , DON WAS A VERY NICE MAN WE WISH WE COULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME TOGHETHER.
SINCERLY
THE KNIGHT FAMILY