Reuben C. Tyson Service Information

Reuben C. Tyson, “Don” of Newtown , died on Saturday, June 1, 2019, after a courageous 26 month battle with lung cancer, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 76.

Born in Sellersville, Don as he was known to family and friends was the husband of Judith T. Morasch Tyson for 59 years, he was the son of the late Reuben H. and Susan Eshelman Tyson and the dear grandfather of the late Michael J. Davis. 

Don was a life long resident of Bucks County and was a 1960 graduate of Council Rock High School . He was the former owner of Tyson service station in Penndel. For the past 51 years Don was an independent distributor of Arnold Bread Products, Archway Cookies and Skinner Nuts and most recently Sunset Orchards Candies and Snacks.

Don was know for his tenacity and adventure, “he wasn’t afraid to try anything”, he owned and flew his own Piper Cub airplane, had several Harley Davidson motorcycles, not only did he operate these but meticulously cared for them.  He was a long time supporter of Philadelphia sports teams. He enjoyed watching NASCAR events and he loved Landscaping and gardening. He also enjoyed going to the Movies, and he was a huge Elvis fan, with a particular fondness of his gospel music, and even got to see him once in person. 

Don will be dearly missed for his wisdom, knowledge of just about everything; he was our strength, his guidance to his entire family was and will always be admired.   Don had a no-nonsense approach, a work ethic like no other, and an extremely strong will and determination and perseverance to just keep on going, he never stopped.    

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his devoted daughters; Patricia L. Purks and her husband Dean J., Susan L. Davis Schechter, his 3 sisters, Suzanne Chirico and her husband Andrew, Barbara Morgan and the late David, Melinda Jo Yates (Jerry Tkacz). He is the grandfather of: Kyle J. Purks (Sandra M.), Danielle L. and Brendan M. Schechter and great grandfather of Cooper J. Purks and step great grandfather of: Logan Smith.

Don’s family will receive condolences on Thursday June 6, 2019 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd. ) Richboro. His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to, John Hopkins University , Medical Center for Lung Cancer Research 733 N. Broadway, Baltimore , MD , 21205.

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