Carl Donald Borleis, 1933-2008

Carl Donald "Don" Borleis, 74, of Elverson and Lyman, S.C., passed away at home in Elverson in God's perfect timing on Wednesday, June 18, following a long illness and went to be with his Lord.

He was born on December 21, 1933, in Baltimore. He was the son of the late Catherine (Bullock) Borleis and Carl William Borleis of St. Maries, Id. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine E. (Single) Borleis, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage, celebrated on June 12, 2008.

Borleis' career as a printer in Maryland, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania included more than ten years for Tursack Printing Inc. of Morgantown. At one time, he was employed as a police officer in West Boylston, Mass. He served his country in the 8605th U.S. Army Security Agency, stationed in Oahu, Hawaii.

He was a member of both Ebenezer Bible Chapel, Elverson, and Apalache Baptist Church, Greer, S.C. He enjoyed serving the Lord through the ministry of Senior Groups; Prime Time in Pennsylvania and Golden Hearts in S.C. Also, Borleis and son, Donald, in 1994 traveled with Josh McDowell Ministries on a short-term missions trip to Russia.

Borleis is survived in addition to his wife and father by three sons, Daniel and wife Sue Borleis of Concord, N.C.; David and wife Janet of Gardner, Mass., and Donald and wife Shawna of Greenville, S.C. He is also survived by three daughters, Deborah and husband Ken Breitkreuz of Centennial, Colo.; Diane and husband Fred Hubler of Bethel, and Dawn and husband Ed McGurn of Braintree, Mass. Also surviving is a brother, Carl William Borleis Jr. of Minnesota. Borleis was grandfather to 13 dear grandchildren; twins Brooke and Brandon Borleis; Alex and Evan Breitkreuz; Adrian and Lani Hubler; Maddie, Zachary and Emmie Borleis; Eddie, twins Kevin and Ryan and William McGurn.

Borleis was an avid photographer whose photos won several awards at community art shows. He also enjoyed various hobbies, including model cars, fishing and was a fan of baseball and NASCAR racing. He, along with his wife, Gerry, especially enjoyed attending Gospel Music Concerts.

Funeral services with military honors were held Saturday, June 21, at Ebenezer Bible Chapel in Elverson, with Pastor Deane Boyd officiating. Interment was held at the adjoining cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Borleis to Ebenezer Bible Chapel, 289 Warwick Furnace Road, Elverson PA, 19520, or Apalache Baptist Church, 1915 Gap Creek Road, Greer, S.C. 29651.