Edward "Ted" Walter Updegrave, 87, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Monday, January 14th, 2008. Born in Tower City, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Updegrave and Jennie Travitz Updegrave. Ted was the husband of Donna Marie in which they celebrated 64 years of marriage together.

Ted was employed by AMP Inc. (TYCO) as a quality control manager for 40 years. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. He was a 32nd degree Master Mason, belonging to the F & AM William S. Snyder Lodge #756 and the Zembo Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. for 51 years.

He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Ted also enjoyed the beach. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; his daughter, Amber Trevisan, son-in-law David Trevisan; granddaughters, Lauren and Kelly Trevisan, all of Lancaster. A sister, Blanche Ulsh, of Liverpool, PA. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.

Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the celebration of life service on Saturday, January 19th, 2008 from the Grandview United Methodist Church, 888 Pleasure Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 at 11 a.m. There will be a visitation with the family at the church from 10-11 a.m. Both a Mason service as well as the Honor Guard will be present. Interment is private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to PAWS, P.O. Box 1037, Lynnwood, WA 98046 ( www.PAWS.org ) or to Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Arrangements are under the care of Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz, 560-5100.