Donald Seaton Greenleaf

Donald Seaton Greenleaf, age 93, of 26409 S. Eastlake Drive, Sun Lakes, Arizona went to be with the Lord February 19, 2014 at his current residence Whitewing Mansions, 1151 S. Sean Drive, Chandler, Arizona.

Donald was born August 30, 1920 in Lawrence, Kansas to the late Fred Stanley Greenleaf and Merle Patterson Greenleaf.

He served his country in WW11 in the Army Air Corps where he flew missions over China, India and Burma. After being discharged, he got a job with Eastern Air Lines in Miami, Florida. He worked hard to be promoted from mechanic to Supervisor of Avionics at which he retired from after 35 years.

Shortly after working at Eastern, he met Ruth Githens and they made a life raising 6 children and being actively involved in their church. Dad was Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and Mom and Dad were directors of the Luther League at St. Peter’s/St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. They followed the pastor when he started Christ the King Lutheran Church and continued to be devoted to doing the Lord’s Work.

With Ruth’s passing April 10, 1978, the Lord sent Dad another companion, Wilma June.

They married and made their life in Sun Lakes, Arizona where they became faithful members of First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes and stayed active and doing all they could do for the Lord. Since Dad had the electronics knowledge, he was able to put in a sound system for the church. He loved recording the services and burning CD’s for the church shut-ins.

Dad was a devoted caregiver to June in her last years, always sacrificing for her well being. He stayed by her side through it all and upon her passing, he was devastated. As Dad’s own health continued to deteriorate, his loving and devoted children stayed by him as he was moved into Whitewing Mansions Assisted Living. Dad stayed strong during all the hospital stays and rehabs because he kept his faith in his Lord Jesus Christ and he had the love of his children.

Our precious father is survived by two daughters, Joanna Greenleaf of Miami, FL. and Jan Moore and husband, Raymond, of Vilas, NC; three sons, Stan Greenleaf and wife, Vanessa of Ft. Worth, TX; Donald Greenleaf and wife, Louise, of Miami, FL; and Paul Greenleaf of Wellington, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Terry Moore and wife, Holly, of Vilas, NC; Johnny Moore and wife Holly, of Greeneville, TN; James and Phillip Moore, both of Vilas, NC; Krissy Greenleaf-Robertson and husband, Mark, of Pensacola, FL; Dawn Flynn and husband, Stephen, of Orlando, FL; Paul Jr. Greenleaf and J'aime Rains of Wellington, KS; eight great-grandchildren, Nathan Moore of Vilas, NC; Jonathan Flynn of Ft. Carson, Colorado; Skye and Jadyn Flynn, both of Orlando, FL; ColinRay, Cade, Aiden and Jaxson Rains of Wellington, KS and two nieces, Carol Defilippo and husband, Bob of Ridge Manor, FL; Mary Hope Terranova and husband, Pete of The Villages, FL; and one nephew, Donald Greenleaf and wife, Barbara of Alford, FL.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Merle Greenleaf; a brother, Stan Greenleaf and wife Sadie; Donald’s first wife, Ruth Githens Greenleaf; and their daughter, Jane Agronow and his last wife, Wilma June Greenleaf.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning, March 7th, 2014 at 11 o’clock at the First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes, 9535 E. Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 o’clock.

Pallbearers for the service are: Fernando Murella, Ron Cabreros, Robert Garcia and Dan Smith.

The family of Don would like to extend our sincere Thank You’s to:

Special friends, Pastor Don (“the other Don”) and Marlene Holliday, Pastor George Walker (also known as “Pastor Monday”), Dan and Carol Smith and all of the other church members that visited our dad. Jill Longbottom for all your compassion.

You all helped fill his days with conversation and laughter.

A very special thank you to Monica Smith. You are an exceptional nurse!

Helen Gutierrez, Lea Garcia, all of the caregivers; especially Fernando and Belle Murella, Ron Cabreros, Pearla Hipolito and Hospice Promise; you will never know what it meant to us for our dad to be in your professional hands. May God richly Bless you all for all your kindness and love that you showed our daddy!! We would also like to thank Valley of the Sun Mortuary for all their kindness and compassion during this time.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Promise LLC, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite 3031, Phoenix, AZ 85028

On line condolences may be shared with the family at the website:

www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com