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Caroline S. Keister, 90

January 01, 2014

Caroline S. Keister, 90, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA.

She was the wife of the late Richard E. Keister, who passed away in 1985. Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell Smiley and the late Lucy Redding Hiemenz and stepdaughter of the late J. Henry Hiemenz.

Caroline had been a homemaker and had worked at Franklin & Marshall College in years past. She was a 23 year member of AA.

She is survived by her children: Richard E. married to Phyllis Keister of Lancaster, Rebecca A. married to Robert Rupel of Coopersburg, PA, and Missy married to Fred Alizadeh of Orange County, CA; her 4 grandchildren Robert, Gretchen, Ritchie, and Aiden, and by her 5 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Saturday, January 4, 2013 from 9:30-10:30AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with a Christian Prayer Service to follow at 10:30AM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Caroline’s memory to the 521 Club, 2400 Butter Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601.

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Condolences to the Family

January 04, 2014

Caroline’s family,
Although you don’t know me, I only met Caroline once when I attended an AA meeting with my son. At that time, she hugged me and told me “you are his Virginia mom but I am his Pennsylvania mom.”  In our lifetime, very few of us meet someone who has such a profound positive effect on us, but Caroline was and is most assuredly one of those persons. I feel strongly that she is my son’s Guardian Angel. Her heart was as warm as a toaster and her kindness knew no bounds. 
Putting how I feel into words is very difficult, so I will just say you have my deepest condolences. Please cherish the good memories!
With sympathy,
Marjorie Taney Gordon
(Ryan Ward’s mother)

January 04, 2014

To Rich & Missy,
Your mother was a very special lady who gave comfort and love to all she knew. She helped a lot of people.
I regret that I cannot attend her funeral.  Due to health reasons and the weather, I will not be able to come to Lititz. 
Your and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. 
Dottie Holt
PS.  Willie Donato also sends his condolences as he cannot get to Lititz due to the weather.

January 04, 2014

My condolences at the loss of your mother.  I knew her for almost 24 years and she was a bright spot in my life and an inspiration!  Her loss will be felt and grief is shared especially with those of us who were members of her 7am family.  Carline’s love and appreciation of her family was unbreakable.  She shared her “smiley” personality with us all and I especially was grateful that I know she prayed for me on a daily basis.  God bless you in your loss and I know there is one more angel in heaven looking down on us.
Jeannie Stipe

January 03, 2014

Rich and Becky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.  Your mother always made me feel welcome in your home.  I remember her fondly.
Barry Solodky

January 03, 2014

From the Staff at IICU 6North LGH.
Our heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless you  and your family in this time of grief. She was a very special woman.

January 03, 2014

Our sincerest sympathies to the Keister family on the lose of Caroline,may she rest in peace.   Katie and David Nepereny

January 03, 2014

Dear Becky and family, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Becky, you said it perfectly “Finally at rest.”

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Saturday, January 04, 2014
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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