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Orvis Pifer Obituary

PIFER-Orvis James Of Tonawanda TWP, November 4, 2007; beloved husband of Lea Grace Smouse Pifer; dear father of Christine L. (William) Pifer-Foote and Leah (Paul) Shea; grandfather of Matthew Regan, Bridget Regan, Aaron Pifer-Foote and Anna Pifer-Foote; brother of Hanna Mae Allender, Max (Avanelle) Pifer and Delbert (Geraldine) Pifer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. All are invited to Church of the Nativity United Church of Christ, 1530 Colvin Blvd. at Thorncliff, Kenmore Thursday at 11 AM for a Memorial Service. Final resting place, Acacia Park Cemetery. Jim was a member of Master Builder Lodge #911 F & AM. Memorials to Deacon's Fund, Church of the Nativity UC of C are preferred.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2007.

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Cindy (Jahreis) Manaresi

November 7, 2007

Dear Mrs. Pifer, Chris, Leah and families,
I was so sad to read of your Dad's (and grandfather's) death. You will all miss him but I am sure you have wonderful memories that will get you through. I will always remember our trips to Westminister, church at Sheridan Park UP, and playing Jeopardy on Westchester after school. I always enjoyed being with you and your parents and thought your father was quite "handsome." It would be nice to hear from you if you get the chance. You are all in my thoughts. Love, Cindy

Leah Shea

November 7, 2007

From Paul, Leah, Matt & Bridget,
We have loved you so much always and always will. God's plan has you in heaven before us, but we know how brave you are to be there first. We will all join you in heaven when God calls us each there in time. Until then, we will miss you every day and remember all the good times we shared. We wanted you with us many more years, but we know that God's plan is what we follow. We love you to pieces, just like we said. Rest in peace. We are all richer for having known you and we will try to make you proud of us.

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