Isaac, Donald P. (1923-2010)

Newton Kansan obituaries: 2010 Nov 10

Birth date: 1923 Jul 16

Text of obituary:

Donald P. Isaac

Donald P. Isaac, 87, of North Newton, passed away on Monday (Nov. 8, 2010) at Kidron Bethel Retirement Center in North Newton.

He was born on July 16, 1923, in Naini Tal U. P., India, the son of Ferdinand Isaac and Anna Penner Isaac.

As a child of missionaries, Don spent his formative years in India. He graduated from Woodstock High School in Mussoorie, India, in 1941, Bethel College in North Newton in 1949 and Bethany Biblical Seminary in Chicago in 1951.

Don served in Civilian Public Service for three years during World War II, working in Terry, Mont., Denison, Iowa, and Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He spent 30 years working for the city of Newton. Don spent the last 23 years volunteering at Community Playschool Inc.

He was an active member of Bethel College Mennonite Church since 1942. He also had been an active member of the Foster Grandparent program, Harvey County RSVP and Woodstock Old Student Association.

On Aug. 31, 1956, he married Arnell Wallace in Anthony. She preceded him in death in 1989.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul; sisters, Eleanore and Esther; and cousin, Melvin Moyer.

Local survivors include cousins, J. Harold (Rosemary) Moyer, Charles (Marty) Isaac and Ann Moyer and their families.

Other survivors include friends and a host of children who attended Community Playschool and knew him as "Mr. Don."

Burial will be at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 3:30 p. m. at Bethel College Mennonite Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Community Playschool Inc., P. O. Box 364, North Newton, KS 67117.