Donald Eyford

Donald Lynn Eyford of Enumclaw died Dec. 2, 2012, in Federal Way, Wash. He was 76.

He was born April 20, 1936, in Gardar, N.D. to Christine Bergman Johannesson and Eggert “Barney” Eydord. He was raised in Gardar and Milton, N.D., served two years in the U.S. Army and lived in Fargo, N.D., until moving to Seattle in 1968. He was a 45-year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 32.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vivian; son Lynn Eyford (Elizabeth Casey); daughters Vickie Thornton and husband Dan, Carla Eyford (Suzanne Syliaasen), Beth Vaaga and husband Steve, and Wanda Jennings and husband Jay; sisters-in-law Lois Thompson, Lelia Delameter and Louise Christianson; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home.

Services are by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home. All may sign the online guest book at  www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.