Henry W. E. Raver, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Marion Ney Raver. Born in York County, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Beulah (Husan) Raver.
Henry obtained his Master’s Degree from Millersville University and spent most of his professional career as an elementary school teacher in the Hempfield School District.
He was a member at Grace Baptist Church in Lancaster PA.
In addition to his wife Marion he is survived by a son, Daniel Raver (Connie) of Beaver Falls, PA, and two daughters, Beth Raver of Lancaster and Mary Raver presently serving as a missionary in Japan. Also surviving is his sister Lottie Lentz, two granddaughters: Becky Parry (Matt) and Amanda Richardson (John) and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters: Beulah Raver, Elsie Bair, and Catherine Wagner.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family, interment in Silver Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Grace Baptist Church Mission’s Fund, 1899 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Curtis Songer
October 20, 2014 at 7:51 amDan,
I know this must be a difficult time for you. I lost my mother 21 years ago and my father almost three years ago. And while we know they are in a much better place where there is much rejoicing, it still does not fill the sense of loss in our own lives.
At my father’s passing, there was a significant sense of the passing on of patriarchal responsibilities. You may feel this additional responsibility s well.
My prayers are with you my brother in Christ. There will be a day when we shall all be reunited and there will indeed be great rejoicing.
May God bless you and be more real to you in your life now than ever before,
Curtis
Pam Watterson
October 20, 2014 at 8:07 amDan & Connie,
Please know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing your father is resting in the arms of our Lord.
-Pam, Renee, Brooke & Luke Watterson
Donna (Farrell) Barninger
October 20, 2014 at 4:13 pmTo the Raver Family
I grew up with your family on Third Street in Lancaster. I lived about 4 houses down from you. My grandmother was Helen Farrell and my father was Jack Farrell the policeman. Daniel was our paperboy.
I want to express my sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband and father. I remember him as being a kind and gentle person.
I lost my father 3 years ago and it is difficult. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Chris Ressler
October 22, 2014 at 3:04 pmDear Marion and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. He was always so kind to us as your neighbor and greatly loved by a little black cocker spaniel names Daisy! Our sincere sympathy to all of you. May God bless you all with peace and many wonderful memories of your husband/father.
Sincerely,
John and Chris Ressler and Family