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Elvin Stambaugh Obituary

YORK Elvin E. Stambaugh, 86, went home to be with the Lord at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jean M. (Eisenhart) Stambaugh. The couple celebrated 64 years of marriage on August 27, 2013. Born November 14, 1927, in Paradise Township, Elvin was the son of the late Harry K. and Nora E. (Gerber) Stambaugh. He graduated in 1945 from East Berlin High School. Elvin graduated from Penn State University in 1952. He attended Fuller Seminary in Pasedena, Calif., where he graduated in 1956, and earned his Masters of Science Degree in 1963 from the University of Pennsylvania. Elvin was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and also served as a Lt. Colonel with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. He taught math and physics for 35 years at Spring Grove High School, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Church of the Open Door where he was a former board and choir member and a Sunday school teacher. Elvin was also a member of the Military Officers of America Association and the NRA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and gardening. In addition to his wife, Elvin is survived by four daughters, Deborah L. Miller and husband, Thomas R., and Cynthia S. Knipel and husband, Timothy P., all of York, and Rebekah R. Klugh and husband, Donald S., and Angela A. Basom and husband, Brent J., all of Dillsburg; 11 grandchildren, Rachel, Joshua, Andrew, Andrea, Tessa, Trisha, Lydia, Levi, Chloe, Micah, and Adam; and five great-grandchildren, Liam, Riley, Kaden, Kinley, and Tyler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marian Stambaugh and Jean Jenkins. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Elvin's funeral at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2013, at Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court, York. Veteran's honors will be presented by York County Veterans Honor Guard immediately following the service. Burial will be private in Paradise Holtzschwamm Union Cemetery, Thomasville. Officiating will be his pastors, the Rev. Robert Riedy and the Rev. Donald Wagner. Emig Funeral Home, Dover, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court, York, PA 17408; or Memorial White Rose Home Health & Hospice, 1412 6th Ave., York, PA 17403. www.emigfuneralhome.com

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Published by York Daily Record from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Elvin Stambaugh

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16 Entries

Kevin Johnson

January 2, 2014

Sincere condolences to the Family. Bud was a great example to me of a gentleman with priorities in the proper place.

David Kelly

January 2, 2014

Mr. Stambaugh was a wonderful teacher who always had a dry sense of humor in the classroom. He was one of my favorite teachers.

David Sherrer

January 2, 2014

Thank You Mr Stamnbaugh!
(If I knew where to find you I would have visited to say so in person...)

Fun with Physics

David Sherrer

January 2, 2014

This man's encouragement changed the path of my life and I have thought of him often. I never really studied much unless it interested me. I was a very disruptive influence in the classroom always making bad jokes and talking out of turn – but somehow he tolerated me. Physics and its phenomenology interested me. I may be the only person in SGHS that was allowed to attend 3 years of Physics thanks to him. “Physics III”, as we called it, was mostly independent study done from back lab– and he bothered to get that approved for me. The library shelves on the back wall held fascinating books from the 50's on waves and electromagnetics and mechanics. Among other things, he let me bring a giant 5' Tesla Coil I built at home into the classroom and turn it on. We would talk after class or after school about the typical thought-experiments one does when you start to study physics: like the possibility of perpetual motion (if you jumped into a hole dug straight through the earth (and ignored air resistance), black holes and event horizons, and the various bizarre implications of relativity and quantum mechanics. Of course the depth of my understanding was limited, but there were no physics questions off limits for an inquiring teenage mind, and he would go the chalk board and outline the basic equations and we'd diagram the problem. So of course I majored in Physics--and here I am 25 years later and I still love physics – and teasing out little exotic bits of phenomena from the world with new things we build… I am sure I am one of many who feel this way about him. We live on in the lives of those we influence and change. Here's to you Mr. Stambaugh--A heart-felt THANK YOU - for being the tolerant and encouraging teacher that you were.

Julia Snouffer

December 31, 2013

Mr Stambaugh was a great physics teacher and wonderful person in general...he will be sorely missed..condolences to all his family and friends.

Lisa Amspacher

December 31, 2013

Mr. Stambaugh was my 10th grade Physics teacher. He was influential in my decision to attend college and ultimately become an educator. I am grateful for his contribution to my education and ultimately my profession.

Jim and Winnie Roche

December 30, 2013

Many wonderful memories of this faithful man who served God, loved his wife, and raised an incredible family. Well done for a life well-lived in humble service to our Lord, and condolences to the family.

Bob King

December 29, 2013

So sorry to hear of his passing...
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Kevin and Pat Hoke

December 29, 2013

To the Stambaugh Family, So sorry to read of your Dad's passing. May God give you strength to get thru this difficult time. Cherish all the great memories and special times with your Dad.

Shari Hertel Bortner

December 29, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father..I have many good memories of him. Remember our loss is heavens gain.

Keith Klaus

December 28, 2013

the years go by and my COD memories bring me back. I always appreciated Bud as a church leader. I grew up in the church with Becky and I appreciated knowing your whole family. My condolences to you all. May the Lord bless you; he will bring you through this temporary Valley

December 28, 2013

"Eenie" was my physics teacher in high school.....Enjoyed his style of teaching, was always encouraging you to achieve something even if you thought it was not possible. Be proud to have loved him and be part of his
family......God Bless, Donna [Kint] Shive

Lori Eichelberger

December 28, 2013

He was my Physics teacher in 10th and 11th grade. He was a very kind man. He will be greatly missed.

Jack Orr

December 27, 2013

Bud was a strong influence on my youth. He modeled academic excellence for me. He was a person of many gracious interests: including science, theology and music.
Rebecca and I wish peace and sustaining grace to Jean and all members of Bud's family.
Jack

Tammy "Lemmon" Herman

December 27, 2013

I remember Mr. Stambaugh as my 10th grade homeroom teacher and 1st period Physics teacher - memories to cherish. Was blessed to meet his daughter Angie at Harvey Cedars Bible Camp. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.

Jeff Heindel

December 27, 2013

I will miss his smile! He was indeed a man of humility and grand accomplishments. May each of you rest in the peace of His Lord, Jesus Christ!

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