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Elaine V. Schneider, 84

April 14, 2013

Elaine V. Schneider, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 14, 2013.

She was the wife of George F. Schneider, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage this past June 17th. Born in Holland, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Ernest and Frances vandenBosch.

Elaine was a graduate of the College of Wooster in Ohio, earning a BS in Geology in 1950.  She was a homemaker and a very active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the women’s group and an avid supporter of mission work.

She was an avid reader, enjoying ancient history, archeology, and political topics. She had traveled the world with her husband, George on work assignments getting exposed to many cultures and visiting 50 countries. She had also taught religious classes in Indonesia while living there with her husband. This was the last overseas assignment before retiring in Lancaster.

In addition to her husband, Elaine is survived by her children: Barbara Ann married to Timothy O’Connor of Lafayette, LA, Thomas J. married to Kim Schneider of Huntsville, AL and Jeannine Winsness married to Donald Quire of Exton, PA; her 6 grandchildren and her 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Louis vandenBosch and her sister, Helen Reiber.

A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 at 11:00am on Saturday, April 27, 2013, with family receiving guests one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church for missions, at the above church address. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100

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Dear George, Barbara, Tom, and Jeannine: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.  Elaine was very special to us since she had such a love of Christian missions and we were the benefactors of that love.  We look forward to tomorrow when Clara and I will be with you at her memorial service.  May the sweet consolation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, knowing your wife and mother is now with Him whom she served all her life.

Bob & Clara Rapp

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