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Elvin M. “Ted” Weems, 83

Elvin M. (Ted) Weems, 83, of Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA. died at Hospice, Mt. Joy, PA. on April 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by two children, Daniel and Theresa. Born on June 12, 1925 in Point, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Ted was one of nine children of Daniel E. Weems and Francis Teal Weems. Raised in rural Louisiana, Ted knew the value of hard work. At 18 years old Ted joined the US Army and was assigned to the Pacific Theatre with Company B, 1st Infantry. Ted received Bronze Stars for “Valor” and with oak leaf clusters. He was also awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal with two Bronze Arrowheads and two Purple Hearts from WWII and Korea service. He was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant. Ted was a life time member of Disabled American Veterans. Ted retired from Alcoa, Lancaster after 34 years of service and then worked at Weis markets for 15 years. The ballgame on the radio, Ted was always working on a project or doing extra work. He was surrounded by family at his death that will mourn eternally.

He leaves his  wife of 63 years, Anna Marie Weiss Weems who he married September 1946, seven children: Gregory D. husband of Elaine Waltman, Barbara A. wife of Richard E. Herr, Anthony D. husband of Jennifer Perini, Steven M. husband of Karen Lawrence, Kathy A. Weems, Joseph M. Weems, Kevin M. husband of Lisa Gingrich. He is also survived by a younger sister, Delphi Fatheree (nee) Weems, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, N. Duke and Liberty Streets on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:00AM with Rev Norman Hohenwarter as celebrant. Interment will be private at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery in Elizabethtown, PA. Contributions may be made in Ted’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604-4125. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home. To send on line condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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March 21, 2018

Your sis , mamie weems Arrant , my grand mother , and I loved the visit when you last came home her in ouachita parish to get home !  We loved an missed you , as I do now last ! You were a wonderful ,sweet and special great uncle ! R.i.p.uncle Elvin ! Love always , never forgotten ! Avie williams , grand neice!

Anne,
I’m sorry for what you must be feeling at this very sad time.
It’s not easy but time does help. God will give you strength to go on and you have your children to help you.
If you want to talk I’m just across the street.
Stay strong.
Carol Resh

As a friend of your mother Ann, I extend sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss, and ask God to bless you with His Peace and comfort.
Jean Garreth

God Bless the beautiful Weems family. My condolences to you all. Tony Its me Johnny Johnson, I know how it is to lose your father, wish you the best. He will speak to you often in your everyday affairs. He is still here as my father is. We’ll see them later and it will be a beautiful thing. As of now, while we are still here our fathers are still guiding us and often laughing at and with us.  Peace….(J.J.)

My thoughts are with you all with very real understanding.
From and old St. Anne’s friend – in Greg’s class and friend of Barb’s.
Sincerely,
Terrie Johnson Finger

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