Donald Herbert House

The Life of Donald H. House

Donald House, a proud veteran of the USMC, passed away Friday, December 22nd. The son of Frederick and Hazel House of Bendersville, PA. Donald (Don) grew up in Pennsylvania and at the age of 17, enlisted in the Military. He valued this service highly, served for 26 years in active duty and four more years in the reserves. He retired as a Master Gunnery Sargent.

Don is survived by sisters, Sandra Fetrow and Carol House Bordelon, both of Delaware, children, Peter House Kwong and wife Colleen of Wisconsin, Donald Frederick House of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Leesa Mischke and husband Dean of Reno, Nevada, son Mark House and wife Gail of Sun City, Eric House of Escondido, Robin House and wife Beth of Oceanside, and daughter Lori Tauber and husband Rick of Oceanside. In addition, 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Don was a very humble man, not considering himself better than anyone and always serving others first. He took care of his wife, Joyce, for 11 years in her struggle with Alzheimer, took in cousin Stephany before she passed and took on the companion role to Bobbie knowing full-well that she was suffering as well, to give her support in the place she wanted to remain.

It would be hard to find a better leader, father, friend. He was a great man and will live in our hearts forever.

A Military service honoring the life of Donald House was held January 2nd, 2024. Don and his wife of 45 years, Joyce House, are now at rest, together, at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California.