Obituaries
Helen R. Nixdorf, 83
Helen R. Nixdorf, 83, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. She was the daughter of the late Lewis W. and Anna (Young) Miller.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Nixdorf in 2008.
She was employed as a key operator for Hamilton Watch and Datcon Instrument.
Helen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Manheim, and enjoyed her membership at the Lititz Rec Center.
Helen is survived by a daughter, Peggy L., wife of Charles E. Stevenson, Washington Boro, two grandsons, James Stevenson, Harrisburg, Robert Stevenson, York, and three great grandchildren, Austin, Rebekah, and Logan. She is survived by a sister, Sara Eshleman, Manheim. We wish to thank the countless friends, neighbors, and relatives who supported her during her illness. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Victor, Carl, John, Aaron, and Harold Miller, and two sisters, Kathryn Martin and Mary Miller.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Chapel of the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 11am with The Rev. Jim Roth officiating. A viewing will be held from 10-11AM prior to the service. Interment will be in Longenecker Cemetery, Lititz. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to St. Anne’s Retirement Community 3952 Columbia Avenue Columbia, PA 17512 or to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or online at hospiceoflancaster.com. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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I only knew Helen for a short time, but she touched me as she did so many others with her humor and caring spirit. Know that she was loved by all who knew her and she will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences.
Karen Wood
Dear Peg and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Love, Joe & Nadine Finn
Peggy,
your Mother and I were best of friends at the Rec pool in early 80’s. I loved when she told about her grandsons. I am 91 and stopped swimming (or visiting as the case may be) in ’85. Oh, it was such fun talking with her. What a delightful Mother she must have been. I live next to the p.o. in Lititz at 66E. Main St. Stop by if you have occasion to go to the post office.
My sympathy is with you as you will surely miss her. But make sure you have given your heart to the Lord as He is coming soon for His own. Then we will all be gathered together in heaven. Be sure to buy the book Heaven Is For Real. You will love it.
Much love,
Peggy Jones
Dear Peggy and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady with a a charming sense of humor. May memories of wonderful times spent with your mother give you comfort and help you through this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy.
Margaret and Brian
Peggy,
I know it’s been a long time since you have heard from me. Something made me look through the obituaries, which I don’t normally do,I came across your mother’s. I would like to extend my condolences,I know how hard it is to lose someone as precious as a mother. May God smile upon you, and let you know that he will keep her safe and warm until you are together again.
Thinking of you
Jill White
Peggy,
Sorry to hear about your mom.Both my parents have passed too.My sisters have been a big help. So if you need a sister I am available.I would like your phone number.The one I have is from the 80,s.Your mom was always smiling and always made everyone around her smile.
Linda Frey Schopf lrs@msc.com
Dear Peg and family,
Wow..What can I say? You had the neatest mom ever..She would always welcome me there with open arms and the bestest chicken corn soup in the world…You and your mom had a wonderful/beautiful/special bond that most people would be envious of…I loved both your parents very much !!
God Blees you and your family
My thoughts and prayers to you
Much love, Leslie..
I only knew Helen for a short time and talked to her in passing. We were acquaintances at the Lititz Rec Center with Helen being 45+ years older than I. We often chatted in the locker room as she was heading off to swim and I was always impressed with her positive attitude and friendliness to a stranger. I will miss seeing her and talking with her. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nicole
