Ralph Evans Grier
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Ralph Evans Grier, 76, of New Holland, formerly of Westwood, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 under the care of the Garden Spot Village and the Hospice of Lancaster County. He was the widower of the late Janet Hatfield Grier, who passed away in 2004 after they had shared 49 years of marriage together.
Born in Cochranville, Ralph was the son of the late William N. and Gladys (Evans) Grier. An area resident his entire life, he was a 1954 graduate of the S. Horace Scott High School.
Ralph was a retired guard for Allegheny and Bethlehem Steel.
He attended the Highland Baptist Church and Garden Spot Chapel.
He was a member of the Lancaster Beagle Club.
He is survived by his four children: Susan Seace, wife of Keith, of Lancaster, Ralph E. "Bud" Grier Jr., husband of Carolyn, of Strasburg, Sandra Green, wife of Philip, of Washington Island, WI, and Esther Morad, wife of David, of Piedmont, MO; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and one brother William Grier of Glenmoore.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife, and sister, Alice Norton.
The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at 11 AM at the Garden Spot Chapel, 433 South Kinzer Ave., New Holland, Pa., followed by interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery of Steelville. The viewing will be held from 10 until 11 AM at the Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Garden Spot Benevolence Fund, 433 South Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Classmate of '54
May you rest in peace. You were a very good classmate. God bless you and your family.
We are thinking about you all
We are thinking about you all during this difficult time. Miss you and praying for you. Take comfort in knowing he is with your mom Es. Let me know if i can do anything for you at this end. Love ya
The world is a little less
The world is a little less bright but there is a grand reunion in heaven!
The circle will not be unbroken---In time we all will be there I love you Ralph.
Our family remembers happy
Our family remembers happy visits to Janet and Ralph at their home back in Westwood. They were always a godly example of love as a couple, and then love and concern for others. May God's promises, which were so special to Ralph, be strengthening and encouraging to the family at this time. We love you!
The Chodans
dweepest Sympathy
Susan,Bud,Sandra and Esther,So sorry to hear of your Dads passing.We rem ember all the good times we had when we rented from them in westwood.thinking of you all at this difficult time Love,Jim and Jean
Mr.Ralph Greir
Dear family of Ralph Grier, I just wanted to say how much I liked your Father. We only knew each other for about 2 years .I met him at Garden Spot, My Mother -in-law lives there. I go every Monday or Tuesdays to have dinner with her. I loved talking with him. He talked Alot of his family, I know he loved all of you Very much. I feel that I know all of you. I also know he loved his Lord very much also.I enjoyed and looked forward to seeing him on these days. My Granddaughter Brooke also loved Ralph. She would pray for him Every night faithfully! She couldn't wait to see him. She'd run to him and give him the biggest hugs, he'd have that big smile. One time she was sick, he was a mess till he seen her again. That means alot to us. He'd tell her Bible stories,stories of when he was a kid,and of all his kids. He was a VERY VERY special man. This world will not be the same with out him here. I know that when he started to get sick,he was very concerned for all of his children, being called to his side several times,from far distances.It bothered him to burden you. I again am very sorry for your loss. He's with Janet now . He couldn't wait to see her again for sure. He's playing with all the beagles he can stand. He's happy! God Bess and my prayers are with you for peace,comfort knowing that God is with all of you,just know that. Shari Englerth
Dear Sue, Sandy, and
Dear Sue, Sandy, and Esther,
May our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ be with you now during your time of separation with your father. He is resting in the arms of Jesus with his beloved Janet, and so many others who have gone on before him. Heaven will be quite sweet as we will one day be reunited with those many we have lost in this world.
May the peace of God be with you and have many wonderful memories.
Love always,
Carol Mattick Kauffman and Elmer Kauffman
Sue, Buddy, Sandy & Esther
Sue, Buddy, Sandy & Esther
Just wanted to express my Sympathy to you can remember all the times I stopped at your house delivering Avon some
one of you's was always there You probably already know but gradusted with your Mom & Dad (54) long time ago. Sorry to hear of Dad's passing I lost my husband in Jan. Please know that they are in a better place no more suffering. In Sympathy & Friendship Joyce Sheetz
Ralh Grier
My sister, Linda Herman and I, were very honored to have known both Mr. Grier as well as his parents. Ralph and Janet were married and living in Westwood when Westwood Union Church's young people's group went skiing in New Hampshire and the old Mr. Grier took us up in a nine-passenger station wagon.
I didn't know the younger Griers too well, but they were all godly people and my sister and I were privileged to have known all of them.
I feel confident that Mr. Grier will be right up there with his parents and Janet, waiting for me to come along when it's my turn.
Love in Him who loves us all,
Judith Herman Khan
Ralph Grier
I had the pleasure of working with Ralph when he and I worked the midnight shift at Brandywine Security at Lukens Steel. He was not only a dependable and conscientious employee, but also a kind and caring one. the one thing that stands out the most was how very much he loved his family. he adored Janet and talked so much of his kids that I knew all of them by name. I know his faith was strong and if anything good comes out of this is that he's with the Lord and walking with the woman he adored once again.
Ralph Grier
I had the pleasure of working with Ralph when he and I worked the midnight shift at Brandywine Security at Lukens Steel. He was not only a dependable and conscientious employee, but also a kind and caring one. the one thing that stands out the most was how very much he loved his family. he adored Janet and talked so much of his kids that I knew all of them by name. I know his faith was strong and if anything good comes out of this is that he's with the Lord and walking with the woman he adored once again.