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Peter Charles Bance Jr.

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Peter Bance Obituary

Peter Charles Bance Jr., 21, of Manakin-Sabot, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 in a tragic car accident. He graduated from St. Christopher's School and was a junior at Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was also a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Richmond. He is survived by his parents, Peter Charles and Susan Adams Bance; two sisters, Elizabeth Adams Bance and Mary Louise Dickinson Bance, all of Manakin-Sabot; and his paternal grandfather, Peter Bance of Richmond. Graveside services will be held in the family cemetery at Wheatland in Loretto at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16. The family will receive friends Friday at their residence in Goochland County and following the service on Saturday at Wheatland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Delta Waterfowl, P.O. Box 3128, Bismarck, Md. 58502, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Capitol Place, 1108 E. Main Street, Suite 1600, Richmond, Va. 23219 or National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, Va. 20190-5362. Arrangements by Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 15, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Bance

17 Entries

Linda Arnold

April 20, 2005

Dear Susan and Peter,

When I remember Goochland I always think about your family. Peter had the opportunity to experience one of God's most beautiful landscapes and be apart of a loving family. I do not understand tragedy, but what I have come to learn is that it pulls us together. Peter's memory will grow stronger and more meaningful every day.

All my love - Linda Rider Arnold

Bailey Hixon

April 19, 2005

Dear Bance Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Peter. Although I did not know Peter very well, hearing my sister Megan talk about him made me realize how loved he was and still is by everyone. Through the stories that Peter and Megan told me, it is so easy to see that he had a wonderful life, which he lived to the fullest. Always remember that Peter is with you all always. My prayers are with your whole family.

Juliana Thurston

April 18, 2005

Dear Bance's

I am so sorry about Peter. I have so many good memeories of Peter at the summer camps and when he would come to visit Liza and Lousie while they were babysitting me. I know he had a wonderful life and that he is in a great place now without pain. Hope everyone is feeling better.

Love, Juliana

Diane Muska

April 18, 2005

Peter,

I was so sorry to hear of this tragic accident. Although I didn't know Peter, having known you and Teddy growing up, I know that he was a very special young man who will be missed by all who knew him and those that he would have met. My prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Diane Franklin

Carol Lowry

April 15, 2005

Dear Bance Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your son's death. I lost my 21 year old son in November of 1999. Only a parent who has lost a child knows your pain. Emily Dickerson said it perfectly when she said, "When you lose your parents you lose your past. When you lose your spouse you lose your present, but when you lose a child, you lose your future.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Allen

April 15, 2005

Peter was a great friend of mine and of the whole Hampden-Sydney College community. I know that though he is in a better place now, his loss will be forever remembered by those who loved and cared about him. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, for you have a lost a great son and great person. I know that God will take care of him.

Bonnie Foley

April 15, 2005

My very deepest sympathy and prayers to you on this most difficult time.

Pat Hall

April 15, 2005

Peter, Susan and family - My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad times.

RITA IRVIN

April 15, 2005

Dear Friends,

I was so saddened to hear of your son's death. I work part time in the catering division of the food service at Hampden Sydney.

All of the Hampden Sydney men are so special to us and we will truly miss you son.

My son Travis Irvin, Class 2005 knew Peter and is very upset about the tragedy.

God bless each and every one of you and know that all of us love you.

Rita Irvin

Chris Peace

April 15, 2005

As a graduate of both STC '94 and HSC '98, I am sad for your loss. I know he must have been a terrific man. Please know that these two communities will be there for you. I know this from experience when my mom died unexpectedly last year.

Mary and David Frediani

April 15, 2005

We want you to know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts at this wrenching time. There is nothing we can write to adequately convey our sympathies. We wish we could be with you to lend our support. All our love.

The Fredianis

Desmond McGroarty

April 15, 2005

Peter, your relationship to your sisters was something to envy. It was obvious to everyone how close you three were and how much love was shared between you. My memories of you are great ones, and I will never forget how friendly and open you were to me as Liza's friend. You will be greatly missed.

James Gregory

April 15, 2005

To the Bance Family. You have my deepest sympathy. Young Peter was a good man. I am employed with Party Pantry. We have served your family numerous times in the past and I had the golden opportunity to have met and talked with your son. Again, my condolences.

"In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? (john 14:2)

Anne Tittle

April 15, 2005

Peter and family:

I was so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May God bless you with his peace and love.

Anne

Marsh

Marvin Corbett

April 15, 2005

Dear Bance Family,

As a fellow Hampden-Sydney man (class of 2001), I want to extend my deepest sympathies for the loss of your son. I did not know your son, but I do know what kind of man he must have been to have attended such a special place. Please try to remember all of the wonderful times that you all spent together at home and on campus. My heart goes out to you. Take care.

Brian Holder

April 15, 2005

Peter was a wonderful person who will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Eddie and Susan Huff

April 15, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to you all. As parents of a HSC '06 student, we all weep with you and hold you close to our hearts and in our prayers.

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