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Donna Jean Thornton-Tilman

1966 - 2013

BORN

1966

DIED

2013

Donna Thornton-Tilman Obituary

Donna Jean Thornton-Tilman, 47, of Colorado Springs went to be with her Lord on November 27th. Donna passed due to complications of breast cancer at Pikes Peak Hospice surrounded by family & friends.

Donna was born on November 1, 1966 in Warrensburg, Missouri. She is survived by her father, Don Glenn(Janice); husband, Carl; daughters Heather and Hannah; sons Nick and Nate; grandsons Bruce and Kalvin; sister Sandra Rodewald and brother Michael Thorton.

Donna's mother, Dorthy Jean Thomas Thornton proceeded her in death and Donna is now at rest next to her.

Donna assisted with the Breast Cancer Awareness Ride and participated in the Walk to end Alzheimer's. She recently joined ESA, as a charter member of Kappa Zeta in Colorado Springs.



A celebration of Donna's life will be held this Saturday, December 14th at Pikes Peak Christian Church, 4955 Bradley Road. 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hannah Tilman college fund.

Send donations to:

Kappa Zeta c/o Rose Sinnamond

895 Piros Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80922

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 13, 2013.

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