Donald Eugene York

Donald Eugene York, age 76

March 13, 1950 – September 12, 2026

Beloved father, brother and grandfather Donald Eugene York, age 76, of West Salem, Illinois, left to be with the Lord at 11:57 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at 2:00 PM with a time of gathering for friends and family for 1 hour prior to the service at the VFW  in Olney, Illinois. 
The obituary may be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Donald was born on March 13, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Bonnie (Cantwell) York.

Donald was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army as a Seargent E5. He was a forklift operator at the distribution center and had worked as an orderly at a hospital in California. Donald was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Rolling Thunder. He loved being outdoors, fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.

Donald is survived by:

Daughter: Maria (Jake) Ward of Durant, Oklahoma Brothers: Richard (Diane) York of West Salem, Illinois and Ronald (Marsha) York of Griffith, Indiana

Sisters: Twyla (Mike) Walter of Columbia, Tennessee and Arlene (Joe) Anweiler of Gary, Indiana

Grandson: Cinch Ward of Durant, Oklahoma

Good Friend: Angel

Donald was preceded in death by his parents.

In Lieu of flowers Donald has asked that memorials be made to either Rolling Thunder Chapter 3, VFW 226 or the American Legion.