SERVICE UPDATE

Jody Van Marter's Life Celebration is now scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2020 starting at 2 PM. The Celebration will take place at LCBC Manheim campus, 2392 Mount Joy Road Manheim, PA 17545. There will not be any type of visitation prior to the Celebration, however you are welcome to join us for light refreshments immediately following the Celebration in the picnic grove at the church.

Unfortunately… masks and social distancing are still suggested inside the church.

In lieu of flowers; Tom asks that you prayerfully consider donating a blanket in Jody's memory that will be donated in the near future to a needy cause. Jody loved blankets as well as hearing people tell their life stories (testimonies). Tom had started a Facebook Page called Blankets for the Soul, which is an outlet for folks to be able to share their stories. You may bring the blankets to the service and we will collect them there. If you cannot attend but would like to donate a blanket, please reach out to me to arrange drop off.

**********************************************************************************************************************************

Jody S. Van Marter, 48, of Lititz, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, March 9, 2020, at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born in Ephrata, Jody was the daughter of the late James W. and Frances L. (Jenks) Shimp. She was the loving and faithful wife of Thomas D. Van Marter with whom she had been married 26 years.

A woman of great faith, Jody was an active member of LCBC Manheim where she and her husband serve as part of the Guest Experience Leadership team. She and Tom also led the Communion Team at the church.

Jody worked in the Accounting Department for R.W. Sauder, Inc. , Lititz. As an animal lover, Jody loved cuddling with their three cats, Wally, Ollie, and Pawley as well as their dog Eddie, and cats Pusser, Stubbs, Fleece, and Cosmo who all crossed the Rainbow Bridge in previous years. Jody loved spending time with her husband and friends camping and going to beach, especially Ocean City, MD and Cape May, NJ.

In addition to her husband, Tom, Jody is survived by her siblings: Bonnie Shimp, James W. Shimp, Jr., and Robert Shimp, husband of Katrina; her brothers-in-law: Matthew, husband of Teresa, Stephen, husband of Tracy, and Joseph Van Marter, Jr.; she also will be missed greatly by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Due to concerns regarding the recent COVID-19 outbreak, services celebrating Jody's life will be held at a future date to be announced at LCBC – Manheim Campus. Please take a moment to share your condolences and memories.