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Calvin Gaither Obituary
Calvin C. Jack Gaither, 80, of Spring Valley, died Monday, December 29, 2008 at V.N.A. Hospice of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Twp. He is the husband of Pearl L. (Schleppy) Gaither. Born in Lower Saucon Twp. on October 25, 1928, he is the son of the late Calven E. and Linnie M. (Eisenhart) Gaither. Jack worked for Bell Telephone for 36 years and AT&T for one year until retirement. After retirement he worked at the Saucon Valley Country Club. He was a member of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Saucon Twp., a member of the Beethoven Waldheim Club and Spring Valley Sportsmans Club, serving as treasurer for many years. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 58 years; sons, Jack and his wife Catharine M. (Lueckenbach) of Lower Saucon Twp., Larry J. and Lee N. of Center Valley; daughter, Donna D. wife of Curtis P. Doll of Coopersburg; brother, William L. of Quakertown; sister, Pearl E. Ferry of Coopersburg; grandchildren, Zachary P. Doll and his wife Amy, Samantha J. wife of Ryan Pudloski, Ethan D. and Hannah C. Gaither; great-grandson, Quinn J. Pudloski; predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Shelly. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the church, followed by the service at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Tricia A. McMackin, officiating. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmanfh.com. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be sent to the Church, 3233 Apples Church Rd., Bethlehem, 18015, and or the Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St. 101, Allentown, 18103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Gaither
Butch and Karen Blank
January 1, 2009
Dear Gaither Family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you, and as time moves on you will always have wounderful memories you shared together. Rest in Peace Mr. Gaither
Rich & Sally
January 1, 2009
Dear Gaither Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during your time of sorrow. Jack was a great man. May you always cherish the memories.
With our deepest sympathy,
Rich Wagner & Sally Grim
Deb and Doug Peffer
December 31, 2008
Dear Pearl and Gaither Family,
We will always remember Jack's kind manner. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember he is always with you.
Your neighbors,
Jack and Kim Horvath
December 31, 2008
Dear Gaither Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will always remember Calvin's kindness and smile.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family,
With Love,
Gerald Barthold
December 30, 2008
Dear Larry, and Lee Gaither,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I still remember the wonderful times we had together when we were boys many years ago at school, the times I invited the both of you to come down to visit me, and also the very nice visits when I also came to see the both of you, and getting acquainted with your parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Friend Always,
Gerald E. Barthold
Bethlehem, PA (Lower Saucon Twp.)
December 30, 2008
PEARL AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
RUSSEL AND BRENDA SCHRANTZ
HELLERTOWN,PA
The Fenstermacher's
December 30, 2008
Dear Pearl and entire Gaither Family and Friends,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Sincerely,
Jim and Bernie Hock
Kathy, Glen, Katrina, Charles and Rachel Fenstermacher
Bill Schleppy
December 30, 2008
Uncle Jack, a quite man who could always make
you smile. The man who always ask about mom
when she was ill. We will miss you ,our thoughts
and prayers are with Aunt Pearl and the children.
Billy,Wanda and Melissa
marianne dogmanits
December 30, 2008
A gentleman. Always with a smile on his face and a warm greeting. I will miss seeing Mr. Gaither in my pacemaker clinic. Some become very special and Calvin was one of my "specials".
Blessings to the family.
Marianne Panik-Dogmanits
Jim & Diane Doll
December 30, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joe & Lynn Monek Jr.
December 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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