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Harry Spencer Obituary
Fred was born on July 14, 1928, in Slippery Rock to Marion Reed Spencer and Joanna Alberta Loomis Spencer.
He married Betty Jean Causer on July 24, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 24, 2016.
Fred graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1946 and was a U.S. Army veteran (1946-1948), serving in occupied Japan as a supply clerk.
He retired from West Penn Power as an electrical engineer technician after 42 years of service. For over 75 years he was a member of the Slippery Rock United Methodist Church, where he served on numerous committees.
Fred previously served his community in the greater Butler County area in many ways, including as a justice of the peace, a magistrate and a constable.
He was a member of F&AM Masonic Lodge of Grove City; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of New Castle; the Harrisville American Legion; Harrisville Deer Hunters Association; and NRA.
He is survived by his special companion, Helen Eshbaugh of Grove City; two daughters, Sandy Riddle (Rodger) of Forestville and Debbie Hedin (Mark) of Philadelphia; son, Fred Spencer (Jocelyn) of Slippery Rock; 11 grandchildren, Mark Bell (Tiffany), Kristina Martin, Jaime Trezona (Aaron), Chris Hedin (Brenna), Mike Hedin (Jackie), Tony Spencer (Sara), Tyler Spencer (Danielle), Rick Spencer (Claressa), Lauren Miller, Dana Herold (Jeff) and Sandy Ashbaugh (Ray); 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters, Betty Force, Jennie Irene Montgomery and Jean Pontius; and two brothers, Jim and Don Spencer.
SPENCER - Funeral services for Harry Frederick "Fred" Spencer, who died Monday, June 19, 2017, will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St. Slippery Rock, with the Rev. Keith McIlwain and the Rev. Jeff Cantor presiding.
Family will receive friends at the Smith Funeral Home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Interment will be in Slippery Rock Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
KELLEY
June 26, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Eleanor Upton
June 25, 2017
Sandy and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Ellie Upton
June 21, 2017
Sandy, Debbie and Fred, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many of my best summer memories include your Dad. Love you all, Jean and Dennis Jenkins, Elizabethtown, PA
Kathy Hedin
June 20, 2017
Debbie, Sandy and Fred, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love Bruce, Kathy, Drew and Stephanie
Beth Magill
June 20, 2017
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Lois McFadden
June 20, 2017
Sandy & Roger & families,
My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your father.
Lois (Renick) McFadden
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