Donald K. “Bro” Sanborn, 61,
Abbottstown, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday,
Dec. 4, 2007. He was the husband of Myrna L. (Winand)
Sanborn, to whom was married for 12 years.
He was born on Jan. 2, 1946 in
Bangor, Maine. He was the son of the late Ralph Sanborn and
Grace Howard. He worked at McDermitt’s, running the asphalt
plant for 31 years.
He honorably served in the
Vietnam War as an Army paratrooper for the 101st Airborne
Unit. Don joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1562 in
Gettysburg on April 17, 1984. Since that time, he served on
the building and interview committees, often the chairman.
Don devoted tireless hours to help increase the membership.
Also helped in the Eagles to acquire and move into its new
Aerie home in Gettysburg. He also belonged to the following
clubs; Past Commander of the Gettysburg V.F.W., Gettysburg
American Legion Post 202, Gettysburg Elks and the Hanover
American Veteran Post 22.
In addition to his wife he is
survived by his daughters, Sharon McKee of Maine, Robin Oden,
Virginia; son Scott Winand, Hanover; four grandchildren; a
great-granddaughter; a sister, Linda Merithew, Arizona; and
a brother, Allen Sanborn, Maine.
