Donald L. Christian, 77, of Palmer Twp. died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus.
Born: February 17, 1935 in Easton he was a son of the late Donald D. and Dorothy Rodgers Christian. His wife the former Lois Lambert died in 1971.
Personal: A 1952 graduate of Easton High School he was employed by Mack Printing in Wilson for 42 years before retiring. He was also a volunteer at the Conrad Raker Center of Good Shepherd and for Meals on Wheels.
Memberships: He was a member of New Creation United Church of Christ, Palmer Twp., formerly St. Mark’s UCC, where he was a lifelong member, Elder and Deacon. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the Eagles Hunting Club.
Survivors: A daughter: Tamara Kurtz and her husband David of Pottstown, PA; a son: Donald D. of Allentown; a brother: Richard H. of Kunkletown; 4 granddaughters; and companion: Dortha Ryerson.
Services: 3:00 p.m. Sunday (1/6) in New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be private in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Conrad Raker Center % Good Shepherd Home, 601 St. John St., Allentown, PA 18103. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Jill Koose
January 5, 2013 at 1:29 pm
I will always remember your Dad, his quiet demeanor, gentleness, and his dry and witty sense of humor. You were the light of his life and believe he will continue to watch over and guide you and your family. I still have and will always cherish the letter he wrote to me when we graduated. He was a fine man and will be missed by many. Sure his body is renewed and strong and he is in the presence of our Lord right now. Peace to all of you.
Kathy Butchko
January 17, 2013 at 10:31 am
Dortha, Sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll always cherish his happiness on our long cruises.
Kathy Butchko (Bee’s daughter)