Obituaries
Genevieve B. Crapper, 97
July 27, 2016
Genevieve B. Crapper, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at St. Annes Retirement Community in Columbia.
She was the wife of the late William D. Crapper, who passed away in 1985. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Mary Klippert Boyer.
Genevieve was a 1940 graduate of the Millersville Teachers College, and began her 26 year career in education, working as a fifth grade teacher in the Manheim Central School District.
She was an avid reader, enjoyed watching old movies, and loved to travel in years past, visiting all 50 states in the U.S. She also enjoyed knitting and cross-stich.
She is survived by her children: Julie C. Thomas of Lancaster, Frederic W. Crapper of Tucson, AZ,
J. Andrew Crapper of Ft. Worth, TX, Amy L. Duck of Lancaster, and Barbara F. married to Andrew Haapenen of San Clemente, CA; her 5 grandchildren: Monica, Adam, Eric, Meagan and Billy, and by her 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Please make contributions in her memory to the American Indian Relief Council, Box 6037, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9843 or to the Butterfield Youth Services, Box 333, Marshall, MO 65340.
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Condolences to the Family
August 09, 2016
Genevieve was a great supporter of our work with children struggling in difficult circumstances. She was a generous soul and she will be sorely missed. Our condolences to Julie and her family. With greatest regard,
Michael Singer, Director of Gift Planning
Butterfield Youth Services-Great Circle, Marshall, Missouri
August 06, 2016
Dear Fred, Andy, Amy, Barbara and Family: I was sorry to read about you mother’s passing. Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May your inner strength help you cope with these difficult circumstances. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Merle Schnee, L-S Middle School Science Teacher, retired.
July 31, 2016
My sincere condolences on your mother’s passing. I often wonder how you guys, Andy and Fred, are doing after all these years. Hope you’re doing well.
Bob Swavely
July 31, 2016
I had the pleasure of doing my student teaching with your mother. The honor was mine. It was an experience that has remained with me all my life.
She was truly a great lady in my eyes. Her kindness toward her students was something to behold.
I am saddened by your loss.
Gene Newcomer
July 31, 2016
I had Mrs. Crapper as a teacher in elementary school. I have fond memories of her and especially remember her reading us Where the Red Fern Grows. At the very sad ending she had tears streaming down her face aa she continued to read. To this day I get choked up just thinking about it.
My condolences on your loss.
Frank Goldman.
