Donald Eugene Eschbach
June 15, 1923 - July 2, 2006
Obituary
Donald Eugene Eschbach, June 15, 1923 – July 2, 2006. Born in Langford, South Dakota. Donald passed away peacefully at his home in Des Moines, Washington. He is survived by his beloved wife Doris of 54 years; sons, Mark and John Eschbach; daughter, Kathy Bruce Atwood; grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel; brothers, Marvin Dolores and Frank Joan Eschbach; sister, Pat St. George and many nieces and nephews. Don served in the Marines during World War II and is a proud member of VFW Post 2886, Federal Way. He retired from the Boeing Co. after 39 years and is a 25 year member of IAM District lodge 751. Donald is a parishioner of St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in Des Moines. During Don’s retirement, if you didn’t find him volunteering at nursing homes for “bingo night”, you were sure to find him at a Federal Way grocery store selling poppies for the VFW. Don’s joy is his family and home. Visitation will be held at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 8th at St. Philomena’s Catholic Church, 2790 S. 222nd St., Des Moines, WA. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday at St. Philomena’s Catholic Church. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the VFW. The family has entrusted arrangements to BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way, WA 253 839-7317.
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead as you try and cope with such a deep loss. May Almighty God help you and your family in this time of deep sorrow.
I have many fond and happy memories of Don as our scout leader and I’m saddened to hear of his passing. He was a very special man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dave Haugen
we will miss uncle don very much. it is so sad that we all drift in different directions through the course of our life times,and at times like this there is that nagging thought that we should have spent more time together or seen each other more often. those things we cannot change , just please know that we love you very much. i am going to miss that “eschbach twinkle” in his eyes. our thoughts and prayers are with you. love ,yvonne and jerry
Wonderful uncles like you were supposed to live forever, I am so sorry I didn’t get the chance to tell you I love you and to get a big hug. What we love as children stay in our hearts forever. God’s speed Uncle Don.
Forever in my heart,
Love “Terry”
one of the Squirts
I have a lot of very fond memories of Don through all my growing up years up on the hill. He was a wonderful and caring person. Don
Doris, Mark, Kathy, John and families:
My condolences at Don’s passing. I’ll always remember him with that look of pride that would cross his face when he talked aobut his kids and grandkids. He was a tough guy with a kind heart. I’m glad to have known him.
Very sincerely,
Kelly
Doris, Mark, John, Kathy, Bruce, Ryan and Rachel,
Thinking of all of you during this time. Some of my fondest memories are of his laugh, his daily walks, running into him at the gym and buying a poppy from him. I know he deeply cared about his family and was grateful to see Ryan and Rachel grow up.
Love to all of you. Debi
To the Eschbach Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. We know you have many treasured memories that will live on in your hearts. We also know your faith will sustain you. God Bless You
Gordy and Ellen
I HAVEN’T SEEN DON SENSE I WAS A BOY SCOUT AND HE WAS OUR SCOUT MASTER. I’AM SORRY THAT I NEVER SAW HIM AFTER THAT. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY VERNON & AUDREY STRUTHERS