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Walter L. Darbrow Jr., 85, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest on Friday August 28, 2015 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
He was born on July 13, 1930 in Harrisburg PA and was the son of the late Walter L. Sr. and Mildred I. Brubaker Darbrow.
Walter served with the 45th MP CO in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. During his service, he completed his Rangers Training and became a member of the First Armored Division Rangers. He was very proud of his service and accomplishments in the Army.
He was a member of the Valley Baptist Church, Middletown, a life member of VFW Post 7530, Lower Allen Twp. and the American Legion, Post 265, Hummelstown PA. Walter was a self employed home improvement contractor.
In addition to his parents, Walter is preceded in death by his loving wife Eloise Moss Darbrow and his sister, Virginia M. Ricker.
Walter is survived by his step-daughter, Doris Ann Henderson of Gilbert, AZ; step-son, David Gang and wife Stella of Lower Swatara, Twp; brother, George Darbrow of Mechanicsburg, PA; sister Kathryn Garcia of Mechanicsburg, PA; three grandchildren, Jimmy, Kimberly and Kiersten; three great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
A tribute to Walter's life will be held on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Middletown with the Rev. Jerry Cowan of Valley Baptist Church, officiating. There will be a viewing from 9:30 AM until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will immediately follow the service at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Just to let you know, your buddy Dick Zimmerman has come to be with you as of March 11, 2020. Now we are together again. You were the best man at my wedding, now we can carry on in a better place. Thank God we are together and not living in this troublesome world as it is today. Best friends forever.
Barb Zimmerman
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August 26, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Walter from my mother who he was a dear friend to during her lifetime. God now has a new angel, for he was very good to me.
Brenda Snell-Wells
September 2, 2015
David, Stella, Kiersten and Family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel the peace and comfort by the love and support of your family and friends.
Glendy Sue
September 1, 2015
Mr. Darbrow, one of my favorite Veterans. How you will be missed. What joy and entertainment your brought to my clinic for the past two years. I am truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to care for you. I hope to meet again someday until then fly high as you are truly one of the angels.
Denise
September 1, 2015
RIP
Ava Daube
September 1, 2015
Dave, Kiersten and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad passing, may in comfort you in knowing that he is watching over you now, and will keep you safe. Cherish your memories with him and he will always be a part of your life. God bless
Nancy Bechtel
September 1, 2015
Dave & Kiersten, you both are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless
Stephanie Shade
September 1, 2015
Many good years have been spent together in our young adult life. Thanks for all the memories and also for being best man in my wedding, its been sixty years ago. WOW! You will live in our hearts and prayers forever.
Dick and Barb Zimmerman
September 1, 2015
To the Walters family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Walter
Betty sholley- bitner
September 1, 2015
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Walter. Doug and I will miss him very much. We enjoyed being his next door neighbor for thirteen plus years. We will miss chatting with him and checking in on him. We had tons of wonderful conversations over the years. He was one of the most appreciative, compassionate people I will ever know. He never complained about anything and always had a kind word to say every time we talked. We consider ourselves blessed to have been a part of his life.
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