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Donald Reinhart Obituary

Donald R. Reinhart VIRGINIA BEACH - June 17, 2009 marks the day that this truly remarkable man lost his battle with cancer and transitioned to heaven. Don lived 80.5 fulfilling and happy years. He grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Penn State in 1951, majoring in chemical engineering. After marrying Jean E. Koch, he moved to Maryland and spent 43 years developing and selling industrial paint finishes. Don and Jean were happily married for 53 years before she passed away in 2005. Atlantic Shores in Virginia Beach became his home in 2006. Don was dedicated to the community and served on the board as a resident director. Last year he humbly received the honor of "Resident of the Year." Don took great pleasure in helping others. He celebrated life daily, maximized every moment, and enjoyed the beach and traveling. His passion was collecting and repairing antique clocks. Kite flying was an avid year-round pursuit. His nicknames included "Kite Man" and "Father Time." Don's fascination with the world along with his wit and wisdom will long be remembered. Many will cherish Don's memory including Donna Reinhart-Bourgelas (daughter) and her husband Tom; and Scott Reinhart (son) and his wife Marcia; grandchildren are Jamie Morningstar (and her husband Steve), and Ryan and Jake Cahill; great-grandchildren are Samuel, Benjamin and Alexandra Morningstar and Anthony Sands. Of special mention is Don's dear Friend, Louise Wilson. A memorial celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Challenge Day, 2520 Stanwell Drive No. 160, Concord, CA 94520 or at www.challengeday.org. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hdoliver.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 21, 2009.

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Kat Meyers

June 23, 2009

Mr. Reinhart was a big part of Atlantic Shores. He was one of my favorite residents. I loved when he would be walk by the bistro and he made sure he came and talked to me, even if it was just a hello or a conversation. He was a great man. I remember when he won Resident of the year, he was so happy... I also remember last year after he put up the Christmas Tree he asked me to come see it, I was able to come see it 3 times, when I was there he showed me all of his clocks, one of my favorites was the one when the child was eating the dumplings. Mr. Reinhart never let anything keep him down. Everytime I saw him he always had a smile on his face. I was so happy that I was able to see him before he passed and he was able to eat one of his favorite desserts. I will miss him very much.

Cavalier Motel

June 22, 2009

We will miss Mr. Don very much. He was such a great part of our Cavalier Motel family. He always had a smile and decorated our beach so beautifully with his kites. He earned the name "Kite Man" from our staff and guests alike. He and Mrs. Reinhart will live on in our memory for some time to come. It isn't everyday you have a chance to meet people who make you feel like they've known you forever, but they certainly did. Every time we see a kite flying over our beach, we'll smile at the heavens in memory of our precious Mr. Don.

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