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Donald Eugene Shirey
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Donald Eugene Shirey

December 9, 1935 - December 9, 2014

Donald Eugene Shirey, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Providence Place Retirement Community. He was the husband of Betty Jean (Snyder) Shirey, who entered into rest on June 20, 2014. He was born in East Prospect, on January 27, 1935, and was the son of the late Charles Edward and Janet Bell (Lentz) Shirey. He is survived by his stepmother, Mary L. (Snook) Shirey of Beavertown, PA. Donald grew up in Red Lion and graduated from Red Lion High School, Class of 1953. After high school he attended the former Lancaster School of the Bible, graduating in 1957. He was employed at Strine Printing Company for 38 years. He was a member of The Church of the Open Door in York. He was also a former member of the Printing Club Craftsman. Surviving are four sons, Donald Edward Shirey and wife, Barbara of Lancaster, Daniel Scott Shirey and wife, Janet of Dover, Thomas Eugene Shirey of East Prospect, and Timothy Lee Shirey and wife, Sue of Holderbank, Switzerland; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; stepsister, Jane Yoder and husband, Bill; and two stepbrothers, Dan Snook and wife, Bernadette, and Alan Snook. There will be no viewing. Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to extend their condolences on Saturday, December 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. at The Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court, York. A Memorial Service of Honor and Praise for Donald will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. His pastor, Robert H. Riedy, will officiate. Burial will be private at Mt. Rose Cemetery and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to www.CEFonline.com, please designate to CEF European Regional Office; or to Lancaster Bible College at www.lbc.edu/giving. Donald was an avid Penn State Football fan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. To view a Celebration of Life video please visit: www.illustratedword.com/download/videos/Don_Shirey_video.mp4

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Donald Eugene Shirey, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Providence Place Retirement Community. He was the husband of Betty Jean (Snyder) Shirey, who entered into rest on June 20, 2014. He... View Obituary & Service Information

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