Donald Forsythe Jr.

Donald J. Forsythe, Jr., 70, of Phoenix, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2017. He was born September 17, 1946, in Douglas, Arizona to Donald J. Forsythe, Sr. and Florence Betty Billmayer. Upon graduation from West High School in Phoenix, Don entered Phoenix College where he met and eventually married his bride and love of his life, Mary Jane Dunworth on June 17, 1967. Don served in Arizona National Guard from 1969-1975. At the same time, he started a plumbing service with his father that turned into Don J. Forsythe Plumbing. The business has been in existence in Phoenix for over 50 years. He was active in leadership in Troop 721, Boy Scouts of America, serving with distinction as scoutmaster. He proudly watched both his sons earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Don came to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in 1983, and he sought to live out his faith in his family, through his business, and in active membership at North Phoenix Baptist Church, Hillside Southern Baptist Church and most recently at Palmcroft Church. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Jane, his sons and their wives, John and Annette Forsythe of Jefferson City, Missouri and Kevin and Kristin Forsythe of Glendale, three granddaughters, Abigail, Molly and Hannah, one grandson, Benjamin, and his mother-in-love, Bea Dunworth.   He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Edward Dunworth and grandson, Sean Forsythe. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Palmcroft Church, 15825 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Greater Phoenix, 10555 N 58th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85302. Menke Funeral Home is handling arrangements and burial will be private.