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Nolan Michael Himes, 23

November 23, 2015

Nolan Michael Himes, 23, of Lititz, PA passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 after a courageous 4 year battle with Ewings Sarcoma.
Born in Lancaster, PA he was a son of Mike E. Himes and Lisa Bonfield both of Lititz, PA. Nolan graduated in 2011 from Warwick High School where he was a member of the Lacrosse team. He loved playing lacrosse, hanging out with his friends, listening to music, traveling, going to the beach especially St. Martin, and Dewey Beach, playing basketball and enjoyed exercising. Nolan never knew a stranger and never let his fight with cancer get him down. He wanted to live life and spend as much time with his friends and family as he could. He attended Slippery Rock University to study Physical Therapy and was a member of the lacrosse team.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother Brady N. Himes; maternal grandmother Rachelle Rickens-Bonfield of Lititz, PA; maternal Aunt Marianne Bonfield; paternal Aunts Pam Harding, Patti Martin and Carol Keith; paternal Uncle Wayne Shenk; great Aunt and Uncle Marianne and Reggie Bonfield and numerous cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather John Bonfield.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 11:30AM from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543. A visitation will be held from 5-8pm Friday evening and from 9:30-11:30am on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Brunnerville United Methodist Cemetery.
Please omit flowers and consider a donation to the Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital 90 Hope Drive, A120 P.O. Box 852 Hershey, PA 17033-0852, Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17608 or SPCA, 848 South Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

January 11, 2016

Dear Mike,
I only learned today about the passing of your son Nolan.  My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you move forward in this difficult time.  May God be with you and give you peace. 
With Deepest Sympathy
Natalie Wise – Nielsen Company – Monkey Bunch Cancer Relay Team

November 29, 2015

Dear Mike, Lisa and Shelly,
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of dear Nolan.  My prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis Hines

November 28, 2015

Dear Mike, Lisa, and Family,
Our love and prayers to you and your family.  May all of the wonderful memories you share with Nolan sustain you through this most difficult time.  Hold tight to one another as well, and may you feel God’s presence in the weeks/months to come.
“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
-Psalm 34:18
With Deepest Sympathy,
Erica Rohrer and Family

November 27, 2015

Mike: May the love of God give you peace at this time of loss. My thought & prayers are with you. Bob Swarr-Quarryville legion baseball

November 27, 2015

Our deepest sympathies in this impossible time.
Sending Love, Matt, Meg and Max Titter

November 27, 2015

I’m writing on behalf of the Birbas family, my daughter Christina was friends with Nolan, they went to homecoming together. We remember him as being such a nice and wonderful young man, our deepest sympathies to you and your family for the lost of your loving Nolan. May God be with you in your time of need.
                                                                                                                              Sincerely,
                                                                                                                                     The Birbas Family

November 26, 2015

Nolan, you ruled in the crease from the time you started LAX. You listened intently, never had a bad thing to say, and did not like coming out for a breather.  The fear you struck on the D-poles was the same fear you inflicted on your sickness.  We are darn Proud of you and you have left such a positive impression on all you came in contact with.  LAXspeed Nolan.
Ahvay,
Coach Crail

November 25, 2015

Lisa, Mike, and Brady
Some of our fondest memories of Nolan are when he was hugging the crease and making those goals, time after time.  Our sincere condolences to you and your family; may your memories of Nolan help ease the pain and live forever in your hearts.
Jeff and Deb Bitts

November 25, 2015

Loving thoughts and prayerys to Lisa, Mike and Brady.  As you walk through the days and months ahead we hope that your hearts become filled with good memories of your lives with Nolan. – The Cady Family

November 25, 2015

We had Nolan at our after-school program at John Beck. He always showed good sportsmanship and was very kind to the younger children. We miss him. We remember the days his grandfather would pick him up and he would just watch Nolan play and patiently let him finish whatever game he was involved in. Thoughts and prayers to his family. 
Monika & Dianna

November 25, 2015

Lisa, Mike, Brady and Shelly,
We extend our deepest sympathies to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve, Judy and Mark Iovino

November 25, 2015

Dear Mike, Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The security staff at Burle Business Park

November 25, 2015

Lisa, Mike and Brady,
It seems like just yesterday that I was on-duty assigned to work the Warwick Basketball Game and encountered a young 5 year old Nolan Himes who ran onto the court at the end of the game to grab the basketball.  The crowd thought I was going to yell at him, but instead I challenged to give him a dollar if he made the shot.  To my surprise, he threw the ball up with his little arms and made a perfect shot (nothing but net).  He managed to walk away with several of my dollars for the years that follow.
Nolan was a joy to watch grow up through the years and his smile will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this difficult time.
John Schofield – Lititz Borough PD
 

November 25, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Donna Heiser

November 25, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Karl and Yvonne Peifer

November 25, 2015

Lisa, Mike, and Brady,  
When I think of Nolan I see that huge smile.  My sincere sympathy as you go through this difficult time.  May God wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you.  ~Carol Martin

November 24, 2015

Our prayers are with you. May God help you find peace and strength through his love.
Wendy Musser & Family

November 24, 2015

 I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. He sounds like a remarkable young man that lived his life to the fullest regardless of the hand he was dealt. 
  I know heaven has received an incredible young man and my thoughts and prayers are with your family and all his friends. 
God Bless! 
Lisa Hilton

November 24, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss; thinking of you all with love and care~Phyllis Boyd

November 24, 2015

My deepest sympathy to all of you. My heart breaks for you, but the Good Lord was ready for him. God bless all of you…Love Denise

November 24, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother, Nolan.  You have our deepest sympathy and will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Walt and Lois Johns

November 24, 2015

Dear Lisa, Mike & Brady. I am so saddened to hear of Nolan’s illness and passing. You are all in my heart and I am pray that all of the fond memories will sustain you at this time. Dixie Heacock

November 24, 2015

Our thoughts are with you Mike and Lisa. So sorry to hear of Nolan’s passing. We will hug our children close this holiday.
Much love to your family,
Jill Althouse-Wood and Mark Wood.

November 24, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.  Doran Brown

November 24, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Nolan. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time!
~ Phil, Tammy, Nathan, Leah, and Justin Charles

November 24, 2015

Mike, Lisa, and Brady—-No words can take the sting away or the weariness of the last 4 years.  Our son, Logan, passed away in December from Ewing’s Sarcoma.  Like Nolan, he was and athlete and loved life!  He played soccer for Manheim Central and finished his senior season two months before his death.  Logan left behind a brother who continues to come to grip with the loss of his best friend. We are still angry, frustrated, and heartbroken but find comfort with family, friends, and God.  I am the math coach at Elizabethtown and am offering a listening ear, a compassionate hug and a understanding heart if needed.  lora_crills@etownschools.org

November 24, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Nolan. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers and I pray that the Lord will comfort you and your family at this time. God Bless
Sue Smith, Elizabethtown Area School District
 

November 24, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Nolan. I pray that the Lord will comfort you and your family at this time. May the Lord bless your family and keep you close to Him and surround you with love and fellowship!
Cheryl (Bitts) Wetzler

November 24, 2015

Dear Himes/Bonfield family I am so very sorry. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.  Geremy, Carrie, Zach & Nathan Young

November 24, 2015

To the Nolan Family, I offer my sympathy on the loss of your son..
Mike & wife, I truly am saddened by the obit I just read.. God chose your son for you and His work on Earth is done.. I am sure Nolan left his mark.. God be with you at this difficult time in your life. One day you will be beckoned to come over and Nolan will be waiting for you…Oh I truly have you and your family in my prayers.. God be with you… Hugs.
 
Janet Fisher

November 24, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Himes Family on their loss.
Jeff Swarr

November 24, 2015

Dear Lisa & Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son, Nolan.  I remember you bringing him to visit my parents, Ruth & Dick DeVerter.  My parents always enjoyed your visits.
Marianne DeVerter Sheely

November 24, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of your loss!  In our minds we will forever see Nolan with that big smile on is face as he walked into school.  Please know that you have our deepest sympathy and that our prayers are with all of you.  Mike, Paula, Mark, and Kathleen Shifflet

November 23, 2015

so sorry to hear about Nolan…..was always great to see him and Brady at the Lititz Pirates baseball games!…RIP

November 23, 2015

Lisa, Mike and Brady:
Our sincere condolences to you and your family during your loss.  May your memories of Nolan live forever in your hearts.
With sincere condolences, 
Brian and Robin (Kline ) Unangst 

November 23, 2015

Lisa & Mike, 
Lifting your family up in prayer, I got to know about Nolan’s story through my so  Chuckie.  Lisa it’s been quite a few years but I do remember you. My son had a very rare bone sarcoma, undifferential pleomorphic sarcoma. Chuckie had passed in May and I’m just reaching out if you need anything please don’t hesitate in calling or texting my number is 538-5888. I will be keeping your Family very close to my heart.  I highly recommend getting involved in the child’s loss support group through hospice they’re amazing as well as compassionate friends. Will be praying for comfort for you Both. 
God bless
Beverly Magee

November 23, 2015

I did not personally know this young man, but my prayers and sympathy go out to his family, especially Shelly whom I saw every Saturday night at Mass with such sadness in her heart.    May God give you strength through this sad time.  Sincerely,  Debby Pegg

November 23, 2015

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate your son’s life and mourn his passing.

November 23, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss.  Pam you are in our thoughts and prayers.  Mike and Lisa and Brady, I pray God wraps his arms around you during this difficult time.  Nolan fought the hard battle and he is at peace now.  God bless you.
 
Rod and Deb Sheaffer

November 23, 2015

Lisa and family-  you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God watch over you and keep you close. 
The Brosnan Family  Lyn (Snoke) Ed & Howie 

November 23, 2015

So sorry for this news. God bless you all, and hugs especially to you Brady.

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Friday, November 27, 2015
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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