Obituaries
Donald E. Eves, Sr., 84
Donald E. Eves Sr., 84, of Lititz died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Lillian Debus Eves. Donald was the husband of Donna Little Eves and they were married for 4years and dated for 10 years before they were married. He was preceded in death by his first wife Edith J. Eves who died in 1992.
Donald worked in the Shipping and Receiving Department at Armstrong World Industries from 1942-1988. He was the Union President of Local 285 from 1976-1984 and current President of the Retirees of Armstrong. He was a 50 year member of the American Legion Post 0034. He attended St. James Catholic Church in Lititz, where he was a member of the Silver Liners. He was a member of the Dutchland Polkateers.
He served his country in the Army during World War II.
His hobbies included landscaping, gardening, bowling, hunting and especially loved taking care of his home on Letort Road, Washington Boro.
Surviving besides his wife, Donna are his two sons: Donald E. Eves Jr. and his companion Doris Farber, Brownstown, Barry N. husband of Sandy Eves, Millersville, five daughters: Karen Sue wife of Donald H. Speece, Lancaster, Kathleen J. wife of Wayne L. Morrison, Columbia, Wanda J. wife of Richard R. Reincke Jr., Cambridge, MD, Patti A. Stirn, Lancaster, Kristy Lou Eves, Millersville, PA, three stepdaughters: Diana Little, York, Kathleen Pickell, Denver, PA, Amy Luttman, Wrightsville, 19 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 4 step- great grandchildren, and a sister: Doris Giaquinto, Reno, Nevada. He was preceded in death by a brother Raymond E. Eves Jr. and a sister, Helen Sawyer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz, Pa on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:00AM. Interment will be in Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery, Millersville, Pa. There will be a viewing at the church on Monday from 9:30-11:00AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Donald’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com
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Dear Wanda, Kristy, Patti, Sue, Barry, Donnie & family,
I was so glad I had the chance to introduce Tom and to see all of you and your dad at the Bobby Stumpf benefit. He was always a cool guy. I will always remember the good times at the homestead.
We are so sorry that we are unable to take off work for his services.
Please accept our condolences at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Sincerely,
Tom Marion & Diane Baker Cazzille,
We were saddened to hear of the death of Donald. We are sure that he will be missed by all of his family and friends. We appreciate his service to his country and his devotion to his family and many friends. We will pray for him and hope that he will be remembered as the fine person that he was. We hope that your fond memories of him will help you through these sad and emotional times. May he rest in peace.
Tom and Carolyn Bertz
I was so sorry to hear about your husband, Donna. You have my heartfelt sympathy. It was always so great to see you on the dance floor.
Much love,
Pat Cornette
We are saddened by the news of your loss. He will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers, as well the family members.
Yvonne and Leo Kaufhold
