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John McCrae Obituary
Born August 27, 1914 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Jesse Douglas and Mary Biesecker McCrae.
He was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Shippensburg and retired from Letterkenny Army Depot. Mr. McCrae was a member of the Cumberland Valley Lodge # 315 F. & A.M., Harrisburg Consistory, Shippensburg Scottish Rite Club, Valley Forest # 145 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and Washington Camp # 645 P.O.S. of A. He was a life member of L.S.L. Sportmen's Association, Orrstown and the Vigilant Hose Company # 1, Shippensburg.
He was a United States Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and a 1933 graduate of Shippensburg High School. Mr. McCrae enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy June Pomeroy McCrae who died August 28, 2010, five brothers and two sisters are also deceased.
He is survived by two daughters; Deborah J. Anker of Hanover, and Christine L. Haines and her husband Ivan of Strasburg, four grandchildren; Adam Anker of San Diego, CA, Erin Anker of Hanover, Kierstin and Devin Haines both of Strasburg, and one brother, Leroy McCrae of Greencastle.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc., Shippensburg at 2 p.m. Officiating will be The Rev. Dr. Brenda J. Kiser. Burial with military services conducted by the Shippensburg American Legion and VFW Posts will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. The viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home with Masonic Services at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Lutheran Church, 34 East Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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September 19, 2010
To the McCrae Family,
Your parents were just wonderful people. We lived on Scenic Drive for about 10 years and they were a shining light. Your dad was such a character! He always made us smile. Our children thought the world of them.
We are extemely sorry for your losses.
Sincerely,
Old Neighbors,
Tim,Rosa, Samantha and Colton Wright
Margaret Leedy
September 16, 2010
You have my sympathy again. So sorry to hear about John/ Ken. I only knew him briefly when I helped his wife at the home. He was a very nice man. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Rita Karns - Zeger
September 16, 2010
Ken was a bright spot for the neighborhood kids on Scenic Drive. He was such a nice, friendly "Grandfather" type gentleman. He always put a smile on my face when I would take walks past his home back in the '60's and '70's. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God comfort you in your time of mourning.
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