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Martin B. Ebbert Jr.

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Martin Ebbert Obituary

YORK Martin B. "Marty" Ebbert, Jr., 72, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at his residence. He was the husband of Lois S. (Smith) Ebbert of York. Mr. and Mrs. Ebbert celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on August 29, 2011. Born June 13, 1939 in York, he was the son of the late Attorney Martin B. and Frances (Stauffer) Ebbert. A 1957 graduate of William Penn Senior High School and a 1961 graduate of Cornell University with a degree in economics, Marty retired in 1996 as Senior Vice President & Senior Trust Officer Wealth Management Division, CoreStates Bank, now Wells Fargo, after which he worked as a consultant. Throughout his career and in retirement he was a board member of the following organizations: York County Chamber of Commerce, Country Club of York, York Fair Association, March of Dimes, Children's Services, Economics Club of York, The Lafayette Club of York, Rotary Clubs of York and Lancaster, Spring Garden Recreation Commission and Lockwood Folly Country Club. A sports enthusiast, Marty played basketball in high school and at Cornell. After school, he became a lifelong avid golfer. Marty was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. In addition to his wife, Lois, he is survived by three daughters, Tedi McManus of Wilson, N.C., Kelly and husband, Ken Yuhas of Westminster, Md., and Jen and husband, Chaney Credeur of Dallas, Texas; a son, Tim and wife, Stacy Ebbert of Hampstead, Md.; eight grandchildren, Tessa and Hunter McManus, Kenny, Erin, and Brandon Yuhas, Justine and Maddy Ebbert, and Sara Credeur; a brother, James and wife, Lucy Ebbert of Rockland, Maine; a niece, Renee Ebbert; and his French "brother", Chris DeFlandre of Lille, France. Marty is also survived by his feline buddy, Ariel. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 1907 Hollywood Dr., York, with the Rev. Elizabeth C. Polanzke officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Viewings will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York, and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 2404, York, PA 17403, The First Tee of Brunswick County, P.O. Box 1820, Shallotte, N.C., 28459, or to the American Cancer Society, 924-N Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403. www.etzweiler.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Feb. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Ebbert

18 Entries

dee otillio

February 20, 2012

we meet martin thur tim and stacy at the holidays.only been knowing him for a short time,but him and his family always went out of their way to make our family welcome always.our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.dee and owen otillio and family

Susan and Dick Pearce

February 19, 2012

Lois and family,

We treasure our memories of times with our dear friend and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anne Ersig

February 19, 2012

Mrs. Ebbert, Jenny, and family,
I was so sorry to receive this news. You are in my thoughts.
Anne (Letocha) Ersig

February 17, 2012

We are both grateful that we had the opportunity to know Marty! He graced our lives with humor and warmth and a practical view of things that we both valued greatly.

Barbara and Jack Armstrong

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Dana (Hertz) Hoff

February 17, 2012

Lois and Family -
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm thankful to have had the chance to know such a kind man - and I know my parents will cherish the time they were able to spend recently with Marty. May your memories comfort you.

February 16, 2012

Dear Tim, Stacy, Justine, and Maddy, we are so very sorry to hear of Marty's passing. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May the support and love from your family and friends comfort you right now. Wish we could be with all of you, Doug, Wendy, Jenna, Sarah, Brock and Alayna Irvin

February 16, 2012

We all, if we're lucky, have someone in our lives like Marty. He was an enduring example of grace and humility. Our lives have been blessed by the grand gift of friendship he gave us.

Anne and Bill Bailey

February 16, 2012

Dear Lois and family, Even meeting Marty the one time, his friendly and hospitable nature put one at ease. I am very sorry for your loss and I hold you all in my thoughts.
Mark Hopey (NC)

February 15, 2012

Lois and Family....We received the sad news of Martys passing and it was such a shock. I especially felt a surge of emotions from the memories of having worked with Marty for so long...
We are in Arizona and are very sorry that we will be unable to be at the viewing and service.

Harry and Emily Fees

Maggie Frantz

February 15, 2012

Henry and I will always cherish the beautiful and happy times we had with Marty. What a courageous and gentle man.

Maggie and Henry

Linda Stevens

February 15, 2012

Dear Lois and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. I was the flower girl in your wedding, and my mother, Helen Joseph, joins me in saying that the world has lost a special person.
Sincerely,

Anne (Roddy) Cummings

February 15, 2012

Jenny, Lois, and family,

I will always remember the fun times we had down in Myrtle Beach with your dad. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

February 15, 2012

Ken and Kelly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We only had the honor of meeting your dad one time, but he was the kind of gentlemen that after one meeting we felt as if we had known him a long time. He will continue to live on in your thoughts and memories. Randy and DIane Groft

Rob, Shirlyn, Alyssa & Sean Ford

February 15, 2012

Tim, Stacy, Justine & Maddie,

So very sorry for your Dad's/Grandfather's passing. May you be comforted by all the family memories and thoughts and prayers sent your way.

John & Kay Alexander

February 15, 2012

Kelly & Ken Yuhas and families,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived by your father.

Dale Smith

February 15, 2012

Serious players know that the game of golf has a way of defining and exposing a man's true character. Having played tens of thousands of golf holes with my great friend Marty, I can fully attest to the fact that he was a serious (and talented) golfer, but more importantly a true gentleman in the best sense of the word … unfailingly and completely committed to Lois, his children, his grandchildren, and his outsized circle of friends.

Godspeed Mart … book us a time, we'll be along soon.

Connie SHEELY-Good

February 15, 2012

Dearest Lois and families ... my deepest sympathy. What a very special couple always; an inspiration from the beginning. May so very many wonderful memories comfort you. I've included a poem of mine I hope may in some small way add to comforting.

TAKING TEA

Just remember when things seem much too hard

And life seems bleak with sorrow, your heart charred ...

The teacup got its handle through adversity and trial

For there's a saucer we all will rest in ... it just takes awhile.

For each life there is a pattern, at times it seems askew

But trust the Master's hand your patina to renew.

While troubles seem to crack you, imperfect yet still adored

Turn to Him to fill your cup .... and sip tea with the Lord.

Connie SHEELY-Good