Donald E. Eves, Jr., 70

September 13, 2016

Donald E. Eves, Jr., 70, of Brownstown passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Donald E. Eves, Sr. and the late Edith (Nissley) Eves. He was the companion of Doris Farber for 25 years.
He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. After graduation, Don enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Commendation Medal for his exceptionally meritorious service in support of military operations against communist aggression in the Republic of Vietnam during April 1968 to May 1969.
Don worked for various companies over the years but most of his life he worked for PP&L where he retired from after 33 years of service.
Don loved to be in the presence of people and joke around. He enjoyed gardening, cars, collecting milk bottles and attending both of his grandson’s soccer and baseball games.
He is survived by three sons, Jason Eves of Hanover, PA, Josh Eves husband of Kristine of Lancaster, and Justin Eves of Mountville. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Julian and Asher; a brother, Barry Eves husband of Sandy of Millersville; five sisters, Karen Sue (Eves) wife of Donald Speece, Sr., of Lancaster, Kathleen wife of Wayne Morrison of Columbia, Wanda wife of Richard Reincke of Lancaster, Pattie Eves Stirn companion of Larry McMinn of Lancaster, Kristy Eves of Millersville and a host of loving nieces, nephews and extended family. He is also survived by his companion’s daughter, Angela Brosius and her son, Nicholas Newman both of Leola.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, PA 17551. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Interment in Grace United Methodist Cemetery, Millersville with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don’s memory may be made to Schreiber Pediatrics, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.