Donald (Don) Eyten, 82, of North Platte, NE passed away on October 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 3, 1938 to Jacob and Reka (Burken) Eyten in Hastings, NE.

Don was united in marriage to Leona Burch on May 24, 1959 in North Platte, NE. To this union, a daughter Christine was born.  The couple lived in Lincoln, NE and returned to North Platte four years ago.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Don is survived by his wife, Leona; daughter, Christine (Vern) Boone; grandchildren, Tracy Helvie, Hastings, NE, Melissa (Dan) Shults of North Platte, NE, Floyd Helvie Jr. (Kimberly) of North Platte, NE: six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Angelia Hagan of North Platte, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sister-in-law's, Gerhard and Jannie Eyten , Raymond and Joyce Eyten and sister, Margie Eyten.

Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, October 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.  The service will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page for those that cannot attend. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.