FAYETTEVILLE — Donald ( Don) Covey

passed peacefully on March 12, 2023, after a short illness. He was 90 years old and had lived a rich and full life. His faithfulness and love for his family was evident to everyone who knew him. His strength, dedication and wisdom were influential to the many people he interacted with over the years.

He was born in South Abington, Pa. He joined the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. He married his wife, Ann Covey, in 1957 and worked for WesternElectric Corporation as an Engineer. He retired from Teletype Corporation at the age of 54 after a successful career. During his retirement years he enjoyed traveling, golfing, and became a Master Gardener. He remained a dedicated gardener well into his 80s, was a volunteer driver for the VA Hospital, and had a side job doing taxes for H&R Block for a number of years. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Covey; daughters, Lynn Morrison (Keith Morrison), Chris Fikes (JohnFikes), and Lee Michna (Roger Michna). He has 11 grandchildren, Annie Fikes, Sarah Morrison, Austin Fikes, Blaise Michna, Terrina Odek, Margaret Powers, Lucas Michna, Ben Morrison, Nathaniel Michna, Valeria Morrison, and Samuel Morrison.

He is preceded in death by his father, Hilton Covey; his mother, Ellen Covey; and his sister, Audrey Batroff.

He is survived by two brothers, Richard Covey and Bruce Covey; as well as much extended family.

Don was always full of “sap and green”: always thinking, planning, observing and doing. He bore beautiful fruit in our lives and on this earth. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends and his strong influence will live on through all of us.

“They still bear fruit in old age:

They are ever full of sap and green.”

Psalm 92:14

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at Beard’s Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville.

Donations may be made to U of A Master Gardner Program, www.uada.formstack.com ( Washington County Master Gardner Endowment), or Alzheimer’s Disease Research, www.donate.brightfocus.org.

Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com