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Alan Guyer Obituary

YORK Alan 'Al' E. Guyer, 51, entered into rest on Wednesday evening at Manor Care South, surrounded by his family. He was born May 24, 1959, in York, the son of Chester A. Guyer, Jr. and Dawn M. (Godfrey) Guyer of York. Alan had worked for Fairway Building Distribution in Mt. Joy as Supervisor of Operations. Prior to that he worked for Florida Power and Light. He was a 1977 graduate of York Suburban High School and later from Penn State. He had been an Eagle Scout and in the Order of the Arrow. He was affiliated with troops 99 and 21. Alan was involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters program, a member of VFW Post 8951 in West York. He was active in sports including tennis where he had won many trophies, softball, basketball and was also in dart leagues. Alan enjoyed NASCAR's Jeff Gordon, Baltimore Orioles Cal Ripken and Dallas Cowboys football. A visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010, at Zion United Methodist Church, 1030 Carlisle Rd. York, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bradley A. Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery. The John W. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2114 W. Market St., is assisting the family with arrangements. Including his parents, Alan is also survived by a daughter, Michele C. Guyer and her companion, Isiah Smith of York; a granddaughter Destinee Smith of York; two sisters, Katherine A. Golihew of York and Suellen M. Kurnik and her husband, James of Windsor; and eight nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to Asera Care Hospice, 44 Bowman Rd. York, PA 17408. www.kefferfh.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Oct. 15, 2010.

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Jan Baney

October 19, 2010

Dear Mr. Guyer, Dawn, Sue, and Kathy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I still recall the times we talked about tennis, I wish I'd had the chance to play him. He is gone much too young....

Jack Huber

October 19, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. Alan and I had a lot of good times growing up together, and those times will not be forgotten. Please accept my sympathies.

October 18, 2010

Dear Mr. Guyer, Dawn, Sue, and Kathy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I still recall the times we talked about tennis, I wish I'd had the chance to play him. He is gone much too young....

Rick Schaffner

October 18, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

October 18, 2010

Dear Dawn, Chet, Kathy, Sue Ellen and family, please know that my thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time. Even now, thirty years later, I remember fondly the times hanging out with Alan, stickball, the Hellam Dam, or just hanging around. May God comfort you in your loss and your memories bring you joy and peace. Rita (Huber) Pollard, Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Tracy Kunkel

October 15, 2010

Dear Dawn, Chet and Family,
My heart aches with yours with the loss of Alan. Last time I went to see him he was so concerned for all of you I know he loved you all very much. May you find comfort in knowing he is with our Lord and Savior now and no longer in pain.
My love and prayers are with you all now and in the days to come.
Love,
Tracy Kunkel

Jane (Huber) Propst-Ardern

October 15, 2010

I'm so, so sorry to see of your loss. I'll never forget all the years Alan and our group of friends hung out together. He was such a fun guy. May God's peace and comfort help get you through this difficult time.

Dawn McCoury

October 15, 2010

Dear Dawn and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am so thankful that you know the God of all comfort, who will comfort your during this time of great sadness. I am praying for you and your family! Blessings, Dawn McCoury

Brian Kinder

October 15, 2010

Dawn and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and ease your pain in this time of sorrow.

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