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Curtis Spalding Obituary
89, life long resident of Troy, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Bradford County Manor. He was the loving husband of the late Marian Mae (Greenough) Spalding who passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. The couple married August 18, 1942 and had 67 happy years together. Curt was born on August 27, 1920 on the family farm in Troy Twp., son of the late William A. and Lola B. (Packard) Spalding. He was a 1938 graduate of Troy High School and attended Penn State University. Curt was a local contractor; building 17 homes in the Troy area. He built the Tastee Freez in Troy, opening it in 1957, and he and Marian operated it for 29 years. He also built the Troy Motel and opened it in 1963, and he and Marian operated it for 47 years. Curt was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy, and held many offices within it, and was a 61-year member and past master of the Troy Grange. He was also a past president of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, and was the director of the Endless Mountains Tourist Bureau. Curt had a truly impressive Masonic record. He was a 50-year member Trojan Lodge No. 306 of Free and Accepted Masons, belonged to all of the York Rite and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite bodies, being Coroneted with the 33 Degree in 1995. Curt is survived by his daughter, Cheryl (Edgar) Wright of Millerton, PA; his sons, K. Roderick Spalding and Curtis D. Sr. (Deborah) Spalding, both of Troy, PA; six grandchildren, Terry Spalding, Curtis D. Jr. (Wendy) Spalding, Ginger (Roger) Lathrop, Will (Stacy) Spalding, Travis (Corin) Spalding and Taffy (Phil) Bowman; 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Curt was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marian; and his brother, Willis W. Spalding. Family and friends are welcome to call from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. The Masonic service to honor Brother Spalding will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home, and the funeral service will follow with Curt's pastor, Rev. Richard Noggle, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Curt's memory to the Masonic Hall Association, c/o Donald D. White, 126 West Main St., Troy, PA 16947. Send Condolences at:
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Tereasa (Kittle) Forbes
March 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Spalding Family at their loss. Memories of the Tastee Freez will be with many.
John Pirozzolo
March 2, 2010
Frank
Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Our prayers are with you and the family at this time.
March 2, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Vaughn and Monica Hoyt (Mansfield PA)
March 2, 2010
Cherie, Rod and Curt, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I'm sure your parents are happy to be reunited and are in a much better place now. We will miss them but have such wonderful memories of their lives and contributions to so many.Fred and Louise Phillips, Janne and Bob Cahill
John and Debra Mahoney
March 2, 2010
To The Spalding Family,
We are very sorry for your lose. May God give you pease.
John and Debra Mahoney
Lynn & Gail Kinch
March 2, 2010
The Spalding family, Two very wonderful people have went to a better place and they will be missed deeply. Thank you for sharing them with the community. May God bless you in your time of need.
Dawn & John Maynard
March 1, 2010
To Rod and the entire Spalding Family,
Our condolences and sympathy at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
March 1, 2010
Rod, Curt, Cheryl and families,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. We all have been blessed to have had the wonderful examples that your parents provided. May God give you special comfort in the days ahead.
Dale and Janet Mattocks
Carlene & Michael Starkey
March 1, 2010
Rod, Curt, Debbie, Cheryl & Ed and families:
We are so surprised and deeply saddened to hear about your Dad. He is with Marian now in a much better place where there is no suffering. May you all be comforted with the knowledge that your parents were wonderful people. 67 years of marriage is a statement in itself. God be with you all.
Ron Rockwell
February 28, 2010
Cheryl, Rod, and Curt: I was deeply saddened to read of your dad's passing in the paper this morning. Pastor Rich said in church that he will be buried one month to the day after Marion's passing. I've seen this kind of thing before, especially when the two were so devoted to each other as Curt and Marion were. They were a shining example that the rest of us can try to emulate. May God give you his peace that passes all understanding.
lynette shedden-chaapel
February 28, 2010
To the entire Spalding family .. my sympathy goes out to your entire family ..
Janice Sheive
February 28, 2010
Dear friends, I was so sorry to hear of your loss so soon after losing Marian. Hope you are doing ok. You guys are in my prayers. May God bless you. No pain and suffering in Heaven. Sincerely, Janice Dickerson Sheive( Classmate of Rod)
Patty Foster Childs
February 28, 2010
My condolences go out to the entire family. Curt and Marian were my employers at Tastee Feeze. They were great to work for and with. Curt was always willing to lend a hand or give some great advice. They both showed me many kindnesses over the years and they will always hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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