Donald Edward Eveatt passed away at home in Fallon, NV, on February 16, 2024. Donald was born September 20, 1933, in La Junta, CO to the late Dewey Clyde & Myrtle Hedges Eveatt.
He was the middle child of ten. Donald graduated from Otero Junior College as a 3 sports superstar, excelling in baseball, football, and track. Donald was drafted in 1956, serving in the U.S. Army for 6 years.
He was a 59-year card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 401, retiring from Harker and Harker of Reno, NV. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Reno, attended Parkside Bible Fellowship in Fallon, and volunteered at the Hospital Auxiliary. Donald will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his “never give up” attitude and his passion for his yard and garden.
Donald was preceded in death by his son Gerald and siblings, Elizabeth, Loyd, Leonard, Ireatha, Richard, and Larry. He is survived by his wife, Dona; siblings, Mary Lou, Harry, and Eugene; first wife, Ethel; children, Don Jr. (Debra), Julie (John); Dona’s children, Pamela (Matthew), Susan (Mike), Stefanie (Jerome), Heather (Tony); grandchildren, Jonathan (Sara), Nikki, Alyss, Gabriella, Sabrina, Michael, Emily, Alexander, Isaiah, Henry, and Samuel; 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his loving pup, Gracie.
Interment with military honors will be held at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, NV, on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow at his home in Fallon.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Eden Hospice, 907 Mountain Street, Carson City, NV 89703, or your local Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are with Smith Family Funeral Home in Fallon, 775-423-2255.
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