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
Rhonda Pellin says:
May 26, 2008
Linda – I was so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. May you and your family know that many are thinking and praying for you at this time. Take care.
Chuck Granados says:
May 27, 2008
I just can’t say enough about Don. He was a class act. He was a great cop and one of the best persons that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. May God Bless him and his family.
Don & Rev. Peggy Price says:
May 27, 2008
Dearest Linda and family,
Our hearts are with you as you walk through this time of loss. We know that God is right where you are holding you in His loving arms. May you be consoled by the good memories and the love that lives far beyond death– for truly love never dies.
Peace and blessings to you,
Don and Peggy
Dr. Mark Weisenberg says:
May 27, 2008
Dear Linda,Lindsay,Ashley and Jonathan,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved Don. It was, indeed, our pleasure and honor to know Don for these past 20 years. It is rare for an orthodontist to have the good fortune to build such a long lasting, warm and friendly relationship with a wonderful family such as yours. Don will be missed as part of our family as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Dr. Mark J.Weisenberg & Staff
Elaine Cullen says:
May 27, 2008
Dearest Linda and family, I am so sorry about Don’s passing. I hope you will find some comfort knowing Don is know with little Jameson. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know it’s been a difficult year = may God’s strength see you through everything and help to bring you comfort and peace. Love and miss you – Elaine