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Anne Bathon Obituary

SPRING GROVE Anne M. Bathon, 55, passed away suddenly at York Hospital at 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, after an accident on her farm. Anne was born in Hanover, on October 11, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Bathon and Georgia M. (Harrell) Bathon. She graduated from Spring Grove High School class of 1976. After graduating she attended Peg Horn Cosmetology School in Hanover and also earned her Real Estate License. Anne always had a love for horses and ran the Buffalo Springs Horse Farm since 1981. She was known for riding lessons and barrel racing lessons and more recently started trail rides and carriage rides for weddings and other special occasions. She had won numerous awards for rodeo and barrel racing and was a member of American Professional Rodeo Assoc., National and International Barrel Racing Assoc. and the International Professional Rodeo Association. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lacy Delp and her fiance, Dwight Wilt, Jr; her cherished granddaughter, Georgia Grace Wilt; her brother, Thomas J. Bathon and wife, Darlene of Hanover; and her sister, Teresa (Bathon) Unger and husband, Jerry of York. A funeral service in celebration of her life will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Irwin-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service PC, 175 N Main St., Spring Grove, with Pastor Tom G. Shelley officiating. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Margaret Moul Home, 2050 Barley Road, York, PA 17408; or the York County SPCA, 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406. Condolences may be shared at www.irwinbeck.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Jan. 3, 2014.

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June Jordan Precious Spot Doug Smith

November 30, 2024

Anne´s Family Friends,Bless Hope Pray Wish Guardian Arch Gabriel Michael Rafael GOD LORD Angel Armies SABOATH ZEBAOTH YAHWEY YEOSHUA YESHUA ZENITH Encamp Surround You Yours Blessings Of Three Heavens Amen !. Remember in CHRIST theere are no end goodbyes so hold unto JESUS with all that you have till see her again!.

June Jordan Precious Spot Doug Smith

February 1, 2023

Anne This is really hard to acknowledge You were always so perky and full of life can´t imagine you not being active around on the move except in Heavenly Angel form family will see you feel your Heavenly being remember in school you brought horse in put on show and tell riding exhibit saw you some after school days will miss that aura spunk smiling Anne GOD Bless Keep Your Family imagine how they miss your presence so Hope Pray You´all are fine well Blessings Love Praise Thanks to all Amen .

roseann stapff

July 20, 2014

I met Anne many years ago ..and found her to be affable and caring person RIP.

Luanne Essick

January 13, 2014

Dearest Lacy and family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find strength in your fond memories. So hard to endure any loss, but know there are many friends to reach out to. Your Mom was a gem and I have many fond memories with her and Ruth. May you find comfort in what she loved most, family and horses.

Jeff Bange

January 8, 2014

I got to know Ann when she was boarding my horses.They were in her care for three months till I hot my own place.She was the sweetest person to deal with.I feel privilaged to have met her, she is sadly missed by Jeff and Brittany Bange and family .Sorry for your loss Lacy!!

Linda Bailey

January 6, 2014

Our prayers are with Anne's family. She was always willing to help if needed. May God bless you.

January 6, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Anne's family.
Jalé and Charles Dalton

Robin Schafer

January 6, 2014

Anne, Thank you for helping Jacqueline King and Strawberry. Take comfort in knowing that now are a special guardian angel to watch over your family and horse.

Jess Get

January 5, 2014

Lacy, sorry for your loss, Just remember that your mom is always going to be looking down on your and Georgia, and when and doubt look up.

Sarah Gilbert

January 5, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My mom, Sheree Hied, was best friends with Anne in elementary school. She told me how much Anne loved and was very talented with horses. I'm grieving with you during this time. I'm praying that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will cover you. Much love and prayers. <3

Brenda Williams

January 4, 2014

With heartfelt sympathy.

January 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for Anne's family. She will be greatly missed. Our hearts break for you. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Steve and Donna Garland

January 4, 2014

Dear Lacey,
So very sorry for your loss, we send our deepest sympathy to you. May wonderful memories comfort you in your darkest hours.
Carl and Diane Linsenbach

Joyce Stauffer Murphy

January 4, 2014

Dear Teresa,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family, especially Lacy, as you now cope with the loss of your sister, Anne. May God's grace comfort you all.

Chris Atkinson

January 4, 2014

Lacy, My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your mom was such a sweetheart.

January 3, 2014

Dear Lacy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our families have been tied together by horses for to many years to count. Anne was a wonderful person and oh so generous. She made a special visit to my father in his time of need - a sign of her compassion. Be proud and cherish the memories. With Deepest Sympathy,
Wade and Beth Wisner and all at Green Glen Equine

Steve McLaughlin

January 3, 2014

Lacy, Little Georgia, Teresa, Tom and family,
I cannot express my sorrow at Anne's passing. I just can't imagine not seeing her around with her wonderful smile and always kind words. I truly loved being around her, her spirit was evident in everything she did and in the lives she touched. I always looked forward to seeing her and catching up on the family. We have lost on of the nicest people we have ever known.
God Bless you Anne.

Bob Nedzel

January 3, 2014

Tom,
Sorry about your sister. God Bless.

Leon Wagner

January 3, 2014

With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Steve Bupp

January 3, 2014

Our Deepest sympathy to the family. Anne was one of the few people that you would meet in the grocery store in chaps and know she just climbed off a horse. She was the real deal & will be greatly missed. Steve & Carolyn Bupp

DIANE HUNSBERGER (BSCHERER)

January 3, 2014

Stunned and shocked, when I saw this on the news. Was hoping to visit her and talk with her again. She seemed to have it all...she wanted to learn to dance. Great barrel racer and nice barrel-racing horses. RIP Anne. Heaven has Horses. We've lost another Horse Rider who is now riding in the sky....We'll talk again..when this horse rider is in the sky..Thoughts go out to her famiy and friends-including her furry ones Diane

Teresa, Ed and Ethan Rash

January 3, 2014

Lacey and Family,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Emerson

January 3, 2014

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. The horse community has lost a wonderful woman. She's riding in Heaven smiling down on us all.

George & Carrie Gladfelter

January 3, 2014

Lacy & Family,Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Anne will be sadly missed, we have passed her on the trails, + watched her work "dust" the barrels!!

Tanya Eimerbrink

January 3, 2014

Lacy, Teach Georgia the things that your mom has taught you. She was a good horsewomen. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Farming in any way is not easy.

Jen , Mark, Trenton, Colton, Stambaugh , Nafe

January 3, 2014

Sorry to the family for your loss. I hadn't known Anne personally very long but in 2013 when she started giving my two young boys horseback riding lessons I was very inspired. Anne was everything I want to be in life. To me she was a role model and I hope one day I can be like her. Thanks to Anne for being the way she was with my boys. They really liked her a lot and no one will replace her .

Evelyn Pechart

January 3, 2014

Anne was a lovely & sweet person, always smiling. She will be missed by all those who love her so dearly.

Angela Tyler Palermo

January 3, 2014

Still trying to make sense of this—it just could not have happened. Let's go back and restart—but there is no reset button on life. I'm still in shock. Sending loving ((Hugs & Prayers)) to my cousins and extended family! Anne, thank you for getting me started with my first horse, Tara's Pride. Say hi to Uncle Buck and Aunt Georgia for me and Mom and Dad (Aunt Nancy & Uncle Charles) up in Heaven. Love, Angela

Russell Boyer Family

January 3, 2014

On behalf of the Boyer family whose farm bordered Anne's, we wish to convey our deepest sympathies to Anne's family. Growing up, we always thought of Anne as a lovely and quiet young woman who sometimes would ride down the road by our house and sometimes let us touch the velvety nose or side of her horse. We admired Anne for her accomplishments. We pray that God's peace will comfort you.

Dennis Renoll Doris Renoll Lowe

January 3, 2014

To Amne family sorry to hear your loss our prayers are with you

John and Scarlett Amspacher

January 3, 2014

To All Of Anne's Family, Truly praying for All of you. Praying for the peace only God can give at this time. Having known Anne for 30plus yrs., in many aspects, her passing is shocking to all of us. Her beautiful smile, and soft voice will truly be missed by so many.

January 3, 2014

I admired Anne very much. She was such a skilled horsewoman. She was so brave and such a wonderful trainer. She taught me a lot in the short time I knew her. I am grateful for her friendship and the enjoyment I had at her farm, riding horses. I will never forget her and the horse world will miss her very much. Sincerely, Jackie King

Brenda Riddle

January 3, 2014

I am deeply sorry for your loss!

Nancy Miller

January 3, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

January 3, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 3, 2014

For my friend Anne.
The news of you passing has just broken my heart into two. You always stayed true to your passions and beliefs. You were the strongest horse person and most beautiful rider. For 4"10 you had more guts and strength over any man or women I have ever known.
As young adults you would warn me of synthetic men that would hang out in night clubs and want me to stay closer to home and Finley's Tavern. You had more common sense than any of us.
I would love to watch load up your horses on that big trailer, pull it on down the road, race around the barrels and bring home the ribbon. You could do anything. I would laugh and be so proud. I was a foot taller and scared to attempt the things you did.
Our lives crossed paths many years ago at a very important time for me and I am very thankful for your friendship and the courage to live life you had shown me.
I am so sorry for your untimely death and my deepest condolences to your family and all who loved you.
Rest In Peace,
Brenda White

Diane Gentzler

January 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss Lacy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 3, 2014

Dear Lacy and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful person who will be missed by many.
David, Zoraida and Jonathan Harrell

Greg & Roxann Harrell

January 3, 2014

Anne was a classmate of mine graduating in 1976 from Spring Grove, and a distant cousin of my husband. For as long as we've known Anne, she was a "horse whisperer", loving and caring for them. Our sympathy to her family and friends, and may God give you peace.

Ed Harrell

January 3, 2014

We will miss our dear Niece Anne, She was a wonderful inspiration to her family and friends. Cherish all the good memories in your heart and know how much other's care. With deepest Sympathy, Uncle Ed and Aunt Janet

bob & judy murphy

January 3, 2014

to the bathon family.
I have watched your mother from when she was in 4-h with my 3 kids. she was very good with all horse. love to watch her jump. you have our familys sympathy

Janet Shoemaker-Myers

January 3, 2014

I did not know Ann well, but I knew of her love for horses and her participation in and contribution to the horse community. She was a highly respected individual and my heart goes out to you and your family.

January 3, 2014

We were very sad to hear about Anne. She taught our girls to ride horses, which they always dreamed about. They still talk about Anne and all the horses. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Marcell Family
Mike, Joyce,
Amanda & Emily

Jackie Angleberger

January 3, 2014

Had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful lady. So sorry for your loss.

Carla Chamberlain

January 2, 2014

Dear Lacy and Family,

Tears came to my eyes when I read that in lieu of flowers, you've requested memorials be made to the Margaret Moul Home or the SPCA. What a loving tribute to Anne. It's so touching that in your time of grief, you're thinking of others. Just a hallmark of what a fine woman your mother brought you up to be.

January 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of her death.

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