David M. High

David M. High, 68, of Pitman, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Ephrata, on July 4, 1953, a son of the late Nora K. (Martin) High, who passed away Nov. 25, 2020, and John N. High, who passed away Nov. 12, 2009.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavina W. (Weaver) High, who passed away Dec. 6, 2017.

He worked as a farmer alongside his children at their farm in Pitman.

He was a member of Hegins Valley Mennonite Church.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Curvin M. High.

David is survived by 11 children, Mary Jane, wife of Michael Stauffer, of Tower City, Harold W. High, husband of Lendra, of Ashland, Lavina J., wife of Clifford Zimmerman, of Ewing, Ill., Marlene F., wife of Glendon Strite, of Bluford, Ill., Rhoda F., wife of Erik Burkholder, of Ewing, Ill., David L. High, husband of Ashley, of Milroy, Norene B., wife of Nelson Zimmerman, of Belle River, Ill., Nancy M., wife of Gabriel Allgyer, of Klingerstown, Merlin J. High, husband of Nadine, of Pitman, Glendon L. High, of Pitman, and Janelle R. High, of Pitman; 38 grandchildren; five siblings, John M. High, Irene M. Martin, Karen M. Nolt, Mark M. High and Lorraine M. Moser; as well as nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Hegins Valley Mennonite Church, 180 E. Mountain Road, Hegins, PA 17938. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.srrfh.com.