Louise Ann Mason Hutchison died peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2011 under hospice care at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA. 

Louise was born in Springfield, OH to the late Paul R. and Edna L. (Wilson) Mason on August 22, 1937.  She was the wife of the late Dr. William A. Hutchison and then the late Ernest F. Phillips.

Louise will be lovingly remembered by her three children: Rev. William E. husband of Dr. Cristina Traina of Evanston, IL; Jayna M. wife of Stephen C. Miller of Gilbertsville, PA; and Anneliese H. wife of Jeffrey D. Owen of Lititz, PA; and 7 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her brother Larry P. Mason.

Louise attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH, and later graduated from Millersville University in Millersville, PA.  She will always be remembered for her sense of humor and her ability to engage in great conversations.  Louise was also an appreciator and creator of great beauty.

Her life passion was her family and volunteering with various organizations, including: Boy Scouts as Den Mother, Girl Scouts as Leader, American Red Cross as Emergency Disaster Relief Coordinator after Hurricane Agnus (1972), Republican Committee Woman, former board member at Luther Acres, volunteer with local and synodical committees of the Lutheran Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lancaster Forest Fire Crew, White Shrine, and Eastern Star.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church at 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 2 PM with Pastor Jackie Roderick officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 PM at the church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Louise’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100