William Eveland

William E. "Hank" Eveland, 70, of Blandon, passed away Friday February 28, 2020 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday February 23rd.

He was the husband of Jacqueline A. (Glaser) Eveland.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold C. Eveland and Elizabeth (Hehn) Eveland.

Bill was a Police Officer for the City of Reading from 1970 until 1999. He was later employed as an Evidence Technician in the Berks County Courthouse from 1999 until 2013.

A 1967 Graduate of Reading High School, Bill earned a degree in Criminology from Alvernia University.

He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the 25th Infantry Tropic Lightning Division from 1968 - 1970.

Bill was a member of Reading Lodge 549 F&AM and was Commander of the Rajah Shriners Legion of Honor in 1999, 2011 and 2018, where he also was involved in the hospital service and the string band.

He was a member of Reading FOP Lodge #9 and Bethany EC Church, Pleasantville.

He played Santa Claus for over 40 years, most proudly being in the Reading Holiday Parade for 18 years.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter: Jennifer A. (Eveland) Stout, wife of Jonathan Stout, of Blandon; and one grandson, Jonathan C. Kupp.

Also one brother, Harold C. Eveland, Jr. Montreal, Canada. He was predeceased by one sister, Elizabeth Boughter.

Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 12 Noon, with Reverend Brian D. Garner Officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.  The family will receive relatives and friends, Friday, March 6, 2020  from 1:00PM until 3:00PM and from 7:00PM until 9:00PM and on Saturday from 11:00AM until 12:00 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children 3551 North Broad St Philadelphia 19140 or  to Bethany EC Church of Pleasantville, 38 Covered Bridge Rd., Oley, PA 19547 or to Keystone Military Families 331 Main St, Shoemakersville, PA 19555 in memory of Mr. William E. Eveland.  Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com