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Vernon E. Mast
82, building contractor
By Lititz Record
Lititz Record Express
Published: Jul 24, 2008 1:44 PM EST
Manheim -
Vernon E. Mast, 82, of 1060 Hemlock Circle, Manheim, formerly of Orchard
Road, Lititz went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at
the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.
Born in Lancaster, he was the
son of the late J. Ernest and Sarah Winey Mast.
Vernon was the
husband of Pauline Gingrich Mast and they celebrated their 59th wedding
anniversary in June of this year.
He retired as a self-employed
building contractor in the Lancaster area. Vernon attended Lake View Bible
Church, Manheim and was a former member of the Grace Church of Lititz where
he was active with Boys Brigade, Sunday school teacher and was on the Board
of Trustees.
He was also a member of the Palomino Horse Breeders of
America, Keystone Chapter. His interests included hunting, fishing and
listening to gospel music. Vernon loved to raise and show his animals in
various farm shows.
Surviving in addition to his wife are four
daughters, Karen M. Edwards of Lancaster; Dianne M. wife of Rich Groff of
Milroy; Christine J. Mast of York; Jennifer M. wife of Dean Benner of
Landisville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, a brother,
Wayne husband of Mary Mast of Milroy and a sister, Lorraine Hodecker of
Lititz.
Relatives and friends attended a funeral service to
celebrate Vernon's Life at Lake View Bible, Manheim, on July 21 with
Pastor John Collins officiating. Interment was in East Petersburg Mennonite
Cemetery.
Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send
contributions in Vernon's memory to Lake View Bible Church 383 Lake
View Drive Manheim, PA 17545.
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