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Rev. Paul Crew, 79

June 26, 2016

Rev. Paul Crew, age 79, of Manor Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26th, 2016, with his wife at his bedside in their home in Lancaster, Pa. after a long illness with ALS He was born Jan. 2, 1937, in Camden, NJ, to George and Lena (Mertz) Crew.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson HS where he ran track, Paul served in the US Navy, earned a BA of Religion, and dedicated over 48 yrs. to pastoral ministry in the Church of the Nazarene. Paul earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and worked as a children’s mental health professional and family counselor.

Paul was an avid reader, history buff, and football fan. He also enjoyed playing the trombone, baking holiday pumpkin rolls and cookies, fishing, and taking drives and day-trips with his wife of 54 years.

Paul is survived by his wife, Donna (Harris), sons, Erik, husband of Bobbie, Justin, husband of Jill, two grandchildren Ethan and Karlee and a sister Alena wife of Carmen Argentine.

Viewings will be on Friday, July 1, 6pm-8pm, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA and Jul. 2, 10am-11am at Lancaster Church of the Nazarene 2150 New Holland Pk. Lancaster, PA 17601. A Celebration Service to follow. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park.

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Condolences to the Family

July 01, 2016

Dearest Carol, So very sorry for your loss! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Please accept our deepest condolences in your time of sorrow. Sending our love, Judy and Ralph Constance 

July 01, 2016

Vivian, sorry to hear of your uncle Paul’s passing. I have fond memories of pastoring with him on the same District. Heaven is richer today!
Rev. Gary John Smith

July 01, 2016

Dear Donna & Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of a great son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend! He will be dearly missed. I have my own fond memories as the Harris family allowed me into their lives years ago. Getting to know Paul and the privilege of being in there home on several occasions always proved to be such a blessing. Donna my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and for the days ahead.
Love, 
Judi Marie Ingram

July 01, 2016

Pastor Paul was a true example of a disciple of Christ! He will always be fondly remembered by my family.  He made himself available whenever I needed to talk or cry! He was always encouraging and helpful. I will miss him dearly! I’m sure he was greeted at the gates with…” Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” 
Jeanette Folk with Tajere, Aijada, and Tajrae 
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:21‬ ‭KJV‬‬
http://bible.com/1/mat.25.21.kjv

June 30, 2016

aunt donna. sorry for your loss.gloria and i will be there at the funeral home friday nite.patty and susan and linda and  my mom send there condolence of your loss.uncle paul will be missed. love you bob

June 30, 2016

Dear Donna and family 
Paul will be greatly missed by both of us.  He was a great friend and will always be in our hearts.  He enjoyed playing the trombone with Jerry at the Malta band for about two years.  Paul, Donna, Jerry and I (Linda ) have had a lot of great times together leaving with us many good memories.
Love always,
Jerry and Linda

June 29, 2016

COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER FRIEND OR PASTOR. PASTOR PAUL WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.  WE PRAY FOR DONNA AND THE BOYS, LOVE ROB AND DONNA
 

June 28, 2016

sorry about your lost. He be miss. Carl and Tammy Gordon

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Friday, July 01, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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441 North George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
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