October 17, 2021

Laurie
 My deepest condolences to you and your family
I spent may summers with your mom and dad in Lancaster during my formative years
I must say that Jake and Elizabeth were very supportive of my choices and encouraged me and helped me become the man I am today
Your dad was a “one of a kind” man with a gentle soul and a heart bigger than the sky
He was a survivor who appreciated and fully used the opportunities given to him after his ordeals as a child
Every minute in his life mattered to him and needed to be applied to a constructive cause
I watched and then adopted his life style and work ethic.  The last time I saw him was in Port Credit.  I took him to lunch and enjoyed his company
When the bill was delivered to the table I insisted on covering it as I always do, and because that’s what he always did.  He thanked me and looked at me knowing that I was carrying on his ways
I will miss him  but he will always be remembered fondly
 
Laura
Your mother taught me many things in the time I got to spend with her.  She was funny and had a deep incite into life
She focused on the positive and was the other half of the “power couple” they were
She introduced me to Peaches, who used to make me jump out of my skin when she rubbed past my leg under the dinner table.  This always made your mom to laugh
I got less squirmy over time and Peaches and I became buddies
I’m still raising stray cats to this day
Please know that we are thinking about you and your family and will always remember the life and times of Jake and Elizabeth
Mike and Lisa
 

October 16, 2021

Our sincere condolences to you Laura and your family.  May the Lord give you all comfort and peace during this difficult time and always.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elaine & Wayne Hargrave (Canadian Friends)

October 14, 2021

Dear Laura
My heart is breaking for you right now and all that this year has put you through. Your dad and mom were wonderful, a lifesaver for me and a blessing to many. Right now the image that is in my mind is of their hands. Your father’s large and strong, and your mother’s graceful and beautiful. And they helped so many with those hands too! Praying for you and yours. 
Susan (Melnichuk) Virtue

October 12, 2021

Dear Laura & family,                                                                                                                                We were so blessed to have known your dear mother & father.  Our prayers are with you and your family.         Blessings,  Jim & Connie Friedman

October 11, 2021

Laurie,  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your mother. We have fond memories of the times we spent with them, as far back as Country Day. Love, Larry and Sue Kepner

October 10, 2021

So sorry for your loss, Laura and to your family, you have been in my thoughts and prayers, love you

October 09, 2021

Sincere condolences to you Laura and your family.  May the Lord bring you all comfort and peace at this sorrowful time.  

October 09, 2021

Sincere condolences to everyone.  Mike and I were privileged to be in the company of Elizabeth and Jake while visiting Lancaster in 2005.  We had such a lovely time together.  I will always cherish the time we had together.  May God wrap His loving arms of comfort around you all, during this difficult time.
Ruth Calyn

October 09, 2021

Jake and Elizabeth were two genuine selfless friends and supporters during the time we lived and pastored in the Lancaster area in the early ’70’s. We will always treasure them as true friends and wonderful folks that we will reunite with in the not-so-distant future. Ken and Ginger Levin.

October 09, 2021

We will miss our beautiful friend of many years. We count it a blessing to have known Elizabeth. God grant her family strength to carry on her legacy.