Douglas J. Thomey
A memorable life filled with zest & spirit, Douglas J. Thomey, age 73, passed away at Flagstaff Medical Center on May 9, 2018 with his wife by his side & dear friend nearby. His loving parents, Agnes & John Thomey welcomed him to the world on December 29, 1944. He was born in Vancouver, Canada moving to Phoenix with his parents & sister Carole at a very early age. He attended grade school in Phoenix, graduated from Brophy College Preparatory H.S. then on to A.S.U. graduating with an accounting degree. He is survived by his wife Carol who lost the love of her life, one daughter Lisa Gilleland, two step-sons, Todd Aanenson & Mike Aanenson & 3 step-grandsons, Gary, Mike II & Taylor. He is preceded in death by his daughter Gina Thomey, sister Carole Besore, both parents & step-father. His journey through life was jam-packed with agendas, work & play. From motorcycle racing to skiing to hiking & tennis, he was a competitor in everything he did with accomplishments too numerous to list. A "never-give-up" kind of guy. His "cup was always half full" even through disappointments & adversity. He chose an accounting career, beginning as a CPA/Auditor with Ernst & Young followed by VP-...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
ance for Ambassador International al, Inc. & AlphaGraphics, Inc.; Controller/VP-Finance for Walsh Bros. He was so pleased to finish his career as CFO of the Heard Museum. He wasn't quite finished when retirement began so he chose to continue in the financial arena at the Red Cross. Taking pride in all his work efforts his most memorable annual review included his tennis idol Roger Federer. One of the CEO's referred to him as, "the Roger Federer of CFO's". Memories are the most beautiful pictures our minds can paint. He & his wife Carol shared so many happy memories filling his calendar of life with love. "Love happens in the little moments". Clearly his was a life well-lived. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Barrow Neurological Fdn (Parkinson's), 124 W. Thomas Rd, #250, Phx, AZ 85013 or supportbarrow.org. Visit www.hansenmortuary.com for online condolences. Doug's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 9th at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ. •Social time 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. •Celebration 11:00 a.m. •Reception to follow
