Obituaries

Ray D. Shenk, 74

September 19, 2014

Ray D. Shenk, 74, of Lititz, entered into his Heavenly Home on Friday, September 19, 2014.
Born in Lititz, he was the husband of Miriam J. (Moyer) Shenk of Lititz, and the son of the late Willis and Mabel (Stauffer) Shenk.

A man of great faith, he loved the Lord Jesus and shared his faith freely.
Ray was a member of The Worship Center in Leola where he served for years as an usher and hospital visitation team member. Currently, he was a small group leader. He was also a member of Garden Spot Hunting Club.

Ray was self-employed, selling bulk milk tanks to dairy farmers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening, travelling, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, he is survived by his children: Daryl Shenk and his wife Krista of Newmanstown; Judy E. Yoder and her husband Millard of Lititz; Bruce D. Shenk and his wife Jodie of Newmanstown; Marjorie A. Spang and her husband Daniel of Elizabethtown; and Merle A. Shenk and his wife Cheree of Cape town, South Africa; 24 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Foreman and her husband Jay of Jersey Shore, PA; and a brother, J. Marvin Shenk and his wife Sue of Lititz. He was preceded in death by his son Dean L. Shenk, and his son Jerry Shenk, daughter-in-law Julia Shenk, and grandchildren Ethan and Ryan Shenk.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at The Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster with Pastor Sam Smucker officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 6 to 8 PM Friday, September 26, 2014 and from 9 to 10 AM Saturday morning. Burial will be in Landis Valley Cemetery.

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page

Condolences to the Family

September 27, 2014

Our thoughts and our prayers go out for you, Miriam, your children and grandchildren ever since we were made aware of Ray’s passing. We were sorry we could not make it to the viewing last evening, LaMarr arrived home too late from work to do so. And getting to the funeral didn’t
work either. But we want you to know that we remember Ray as a very dear friend and warrior for the cause of Christ, we’ll always be appreciating the times we could connect and encourage each other in walking out our faith in Jesus Christ. Now He is forever with Jesus and we will see him again!
God bless you all, LaMarr and Naomi Sensenig

September 22, 2014

Dear Miriam and family.
These must be very difficult times for you all and yet God’s grace is sufficient. God has His arms around you and I seek His face to shine upon you.
LI have a meeting in lebanon this Sunday so I am planning to be there sat. I trust to meet up with you all.
Prayed for you.
Don Stauffer

September 22, 2014

Hello Miriam, Glenn & I were so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. He was such a wonderful blessing to so many people! We know he is rejoicing in Heaven. Glenn & I are in northern New York for the week and just wanted you to know that we pray grace & peace for you during this chapter of your life. Shirley Eshelman

September 21, 2014

Dear Mim and family, Our love and prayers are with you all. We have many fond memories of our times together, especially your visit to our house just a few weeks ago. We will always remember Ray for his love for the Lord. May you feel the presence of the Lord as He carries you through this time of bereavement. — Dale & Velma Schnupp

September 21, 2014

Mim and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray had great faith to be healed and now he is completely healed and in the presence of Jesus. Sorry to miss the funeral service as we will be on vacation. We cherish the memories of times spent with Ray and especially our last visit with him. – Merv and Anna Mae

September 21, 2014

Miriam, sending my deepest sympathies during this time of sorrow. My thogthts and prayers are with you
craig shaubach from Carpet Mart

September 21, 2014

Mrs. Shenk and family, please know that you are all in our prayers. We did not know Mr. Shenk very well but we enjoyed the times we got to spend with him. He was a wonderful man. Please find comfort in knowing he is with his Lord. Danny and Linda Kelly( Dans aunt and uncle).

Visitation: Friday, September 26, 2014; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; The Worship Center; 2384 New Holland Pike; Lancaster, PA
Map and Directions: Get Maps and Directions >
Visitation: Saturday, September 27, 2014; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; The Worship Center; 2384 New Holland Pike; Lancaster, PA
Map and Directions: Get Maps and Directions >
Services: Saturday, September 27, 2014; 10:00 AM; The Worship Center; 2384 New Holland Pike; Lancaster, Pa
Map and Directions: Get Maps and Directions >