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