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George Dewhirst Obituary
George R. DEWEY Dewhirst, 67, of Schnecksville, Pa. died June 9, 2007 at Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit, Allentown, Pa. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Forjohn) Dewhirst, and together they celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this past April. Born in Beaver Falls, Pa., he was the son of the late Carl and Lola (Leslie) Dewhirst. George owned and operated Deweys Discount of Coplay, Pa., for over 20 years before retiring in 2002. He was a member of St. Pauls Anglican Church, Allentown, Pa. He served his country as a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a life member and past Commander of V.F.W. Post No. 7293, Whitehall, Pa., Member of American Legion Post No. 576, Allentown, Pa., and life member of Disabled American Veterans Post No. 7, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; son, Timothy and wife Tammy of Coplay; brother, Charles and wife Ruth of Monaca, Pa.; two granddaughters, Ashley and Tara; nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pa. 18067. Calling hours 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the services in the funeral home. Rev. Joseph S. Falzone presiding. Services will conclude with Military Honors. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, St. Pauls Anglican Church Building Fund, PO Box 90565, Allentown, PA 18109 or c/o the funeral home.
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Larry & Jeanette Turner
June 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa (& husband, Tony) Trinidad
June 11, 2007
Dot,
I can't even begin to tell you how much I feel for you & your family during this sad time. My deepest sympathies are with you during this time & I pray that you & your family may find comfort in the many, many, wonderful memories that George has left all of you with.
Know that George is now free of any & all pain & discomfort as he sits in the arms of the Lord. He has come home now & the Lord was waiting for him with open arms. George's journey through life may have come to an end but his journey through paradise has only just begun.
May God Bless all of you, my prayers are always with you.
Megan Hunter
June 11, 2007
Dorothy, thinking of you, and sending you love.
Linda Fields
June 11, 2007
My heart is heavy with the passing of George. I met this gentle spirit as we both spent hours in the dialysis center in Allentown. I also had the pleasure of meeting his gentle,fiesty wife Dorothy. George and I spent many hours conversing about the "oddities" of dialysis along with the blessings we both experienced in life. It is where I was exposed to George's gentle, subtle humor and his gentlemanly salutes and waves. You will be greatly missed my friend and I'm am sure I will reflect everytime I look at "your chair" over in the corner.My heart is heavy at this time but it is also light when I remember that you are in a peaceful,pain free place right now. God's peace and speed to your spirit and your wonderful family. Rest in peace my friend.
Linda Fields
June 10, 2007
There will forever be an empty space in my heart with George's passing. We went to dialysis together and I had the opportunity to meet this gentle soul and I had the opportunity to meet his beautiful caring wife Dorothy. George and I established a friendship and I was privy to his gentle,subtle humor,his gentleman's salute and share the "oddities" that go along with dialysis. My heart is heavy at his loss but it is light because I know he is with our Lord and free of pain. God's peace and speed to his spirit and to his family. Sincerely, Linda Parker Fields
Jim & Diane Dennis
June 10, 2007
Aloha ~~~ Dewey,
It was an honor to know you and
"talk story" with you about Hawaii.
Had many good times at the Egypt
VFW. God Bless You Dewey and ~~~
"A Hui Hou"
"till we meet again"
Our sincere condolences to the
Dewhirst family on your loss.
Jim & Diane Dennis
Vicki Power
June 10, 2007
My Uncle George was a kind, soft-hearted and funny man who liked everyone and always looked on the bright side of life -- rare enough qualities and they endeared him to us. We'll miss him.
Lori Wimberly
June 10, 2007
Although I didn't know George personally, my mother, Linda Parker-Fields spoke of him often and kept me updated on his progress. My prayers are with your family and know that he is in a better place.
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