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Donald Eickhoff , Age: 84
April 14, 1938 - July 15, 2022

Born April 14 th , 1938 in Baudette, Minnesota to Pearl and Ernest Eickhoff. Donald graduated

from Olympia High School. April 30 th , 1960 Donald married the love of his life Bonnie Boggess.

Donald had great pride in serving his nation in the Airforce as an Avionics Technician in

Greenland. After the military Donald worked at Cut Rate Auto Parts and was the repair man for

Panorama City. Donald was a member of the VFW, Moose Lodge and several bowling leagues.

Family and friends would describe Don as outgoing, friendly, talkative, a lover of dogs and a

man of his absolute word. Donald is survived by his wife Bonnie of 62 years, son Ernest (Sandy)

Eickhoff, daughter Cheryl (Ed) Phillips, grandchildren Wesley Eickhoff, Kitti (Dan) Butler,

Bernadette Phillips and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his

brother, Bill O’Neil, his sisters, Joyce Smith, Phyllis Allen and Ila Nelson. A graveside service

will take place on August 11 th at 1:30pm at the Odd Fellows Memorial Park – 3802 Cleveland

Ave SE Tumwater, WA 98501.

 In Lieu of flowers,  Donations can be made to the Fisher House Foundation www.medalsofamerica.com or to the American Cancer Society cancer.org in Dad’s Memory

Condolences

Eric Hjelm August 12, 2022

Use to work with him Enter your city ,

Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Don was one of the most kind and gentle souls I have ever met. We had a lot of good laughs. Good man!


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