Obituaries
Sherman H. Book, 82
February 19, 2015
Sherman H. Book, 82, of Lititz, formerly of Leola, PA, passed away on February 19, 2015 at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Henry and Gladys (Plummer) Book. Sherman was the husband of Patsy L. (Jones) Book for 62 years.
A veteran, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956 during the Korean Conflict. He was a high school guidance counselor for Ephrata School District and Conestoga Valley School District. Sherman founded the Lancaster County College Night at Conestoga Valley High School, and was recognized with the LNP’s Red Rose award. He was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Leola. He was an Eagle Scout, an avid bridge player, enjoyed weaving Nantucket baskets, wood turning and rug braiding. Sherman was a lifelong recreational camper from tents to motorhomes.
In addition to his wife, Patsy, Sherman is survived by 3 children: Michael Book of Leola, PA, Jeffrey Book, husband of Wendy, of Reston, VA and Gail Herren, wife of Stephen, of Strasburg, PA; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
All are Welcome to join the family from 1:30-4 PM on Monday, February 23, 2015 in the Community Room at Luther Acres Retirement Community, 600 E. Main St, Lititz, PA 17543 with a Memorial Service at 2 PM with Rev. Newell Embley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sherman’s memory to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Condolences to the Family
March 04, 2015
Pat,
Gary and I want to extend our sympathies for the loss of Sherm. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers–especially remembering all the help you so generously extended to me and the good times during my time with High Realty. May the many years of good memories with Sherm bring you comfort and help sustain you through the sadness of loss. Blessings and peace–Karen Jacobs
February 23, 2015
Pat
i want you to know how much you have been in my thoughts and prayers..you have been such an inspiration to me…and although i am unable to attend the service on Monday..please know that i will be there in thought..i was thinking about the circumstances around how you moved into Luther Acres…it is amazing to me how God always provides..i pray for strength for you in the coming days..that God will wrap you in his arms and lift and carry you thru these difficult days..patty williams
February 23, 2015
Pat and family….my thoughts and heart is with you all knowing the passing of Sherm. May the times of love and happy, fond reflections help ease the pain of your loss. Many fine times with Pat and Sherm during our High Realty days. Best wishes and with deepest sympathy to you all. Peace, Jeff LeFevre
February 23, 2015
Dr Haralam and Louise send you all our most sincere sympathy. We will fondly remember Sherm with a book in his hand.
February 23, 2015
Gail,
My most sincere condolences, My payers are with you and your Family
I am so sorry for your loss.
Anibal
February 22, 2015
Dear Pat
I am so sorry for your loss. Hope you are doing ok.
We had our fun times for sure, at your house and ours.
Please know I am thinking of you.
Love,
Alice Clarke
February 21, 2015
Pat Book and family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathies for the passing of Sherman; we would have liked to honor him by attending his funeral, except that we are presently in Florida, not to return for several weeks yet. With sadness we remain, the George C. Xakellis Family
February 21, 2015
Sara Book and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Keri Lamb
February 20, 2015
Dear Pat,
Bob and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We know you’ll miss Sherm very much but hope many happy memories of all the things you enjoyed together will help you through this difficult time. May God watch over you. Jane Pebly
February 20, 2015
Dear Pat, Roger & Dianne Good wish to send our condolences to you and your family. I remember back in the day, when my parents, and you and Sherman played bridge together. Our prayers are with you, Roger, Dianne, Daniel & David Good.
February 20, 2015
To Gail Herren, My thoughts are with you. Your dad was a really good man. Julie Hess Lyons.
February 20, 2015
We cannot even begin to understand what you’re going through right now, but we would like to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family. We may have only met once, but we have fond memories of you on that December day.
Dave and Nancy Velure
February 20, 2015
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
LOVE WENDY FREEDMAN MOM
February 20, 2015
To Patsy and family, Darlene and I want to express our depest sorrow of Shermans passing. We will be forever grateful for our short friendship when we bought your motorhome that you loved so much. We are enjoying the Coach in our travels to Florida and home. We think of you often and wish you the best at this time of Loss.
God Bless,
Russ & Darlene Auker
Adamstown, Pa.
February 20, 2015
Dear Pat, JIM and I wish to send our condolences to you and your family. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. We are out of town and will not be able to pay our respects to Sherman properly, but he will be missed by so many people. Love, dot and JIM Nissley
