Lennis Vail Obituary

Lennis Vail Lennis H. "Len" Vail, 80, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away, Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill with his loving children by his side. Born March 23, 1932 in St. Anthony, ID he was a son of the late Emery and Ruth McGee Vail and the widower of Janice Guinouard Vail. He lived in Warminster and moved to Myrtle Beach after he retired to spend time with his friends golfing, bowling and playing pinochle. Surviving are one son, Mark Vail (and wife, Connie) of Boiling Springs; one daughter, Sheila Thesen of Carlisle; one brother, Davis Vail (and wife, Mary) of Edmonds, WA; companion, Helen Driscoll of Hanover, MA; eight grandchildren, David, Brian, Justin, Daina, Emily, Corey, Matthew, and Kurt; and one great-grandson, Finley. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ellis Vail and one son, Gary Vail. Memorial services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle is in charge of the funeral arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.hoffmanroth.com.

Published by Montgomery Newspapers from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, 2012.
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Dear Vail Family! I am so sorry to hear of Lenny's passing, please know you are all in my thoughts and my prayers.

I am the daughter of Carol and Larry DeLong, who were dear friends with the Vails from the 60's to the 90's. Your family is often in my thoughts and my prayers. My deepest condolences to you all, at this difficult time. Love, Denise Beecher

Denise Beecher

November 29, 2012

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