Helen J. “Wickie” Weaver, age 97 of Lancaster, PA, died on May 18, 2023 at the Mennonite Home. She was born in Portage, WI, the daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn (Smith) Wickersham. She was the wife of the late John B. Weaver, who died in 2002.
Surviving is her daughter, Susan F. Weaver, wife of James M. Keller of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters and her grandson, Stephen Swartz. Eugene Hoffman of Lancaster, her special friend and companion passed away shortly after her death.
Wickie was employed as a professional secretary at Hercules Chemical Company in Wilmington, DE. Upon moving to Lancaster from DE, in 1958, she worked for several firms, retiring from the law office of Honaman & Longo. Later, she was a part-time secretary for the Louden Family in Lancaster.
She was a member of the Church of the Apostles, UCC and the Four Seasons Women’s Club. Wickie enjoyed cooking, reading, playing bridge and spending quality time with her family and many friends. Gardening was especially rewarding for her. After her grandson Stephen’s death, in 1985, creating beauty in her flower gardens became even more important to her and was very healing.
Upon moving to Lancaster, she volunteered with many agencies and organizations, beginning with the YWCA and more recently for Woodcrest Villa, on many committees, including the Development Committee. Her final volunteering opportunity had been at The Mennonite Home where she shared her giving spirit to those in need.
She genuinely loved volunteering, specially helping others, in any way that she could.
One of her favorite quotes that she tried to live by ~
‘If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain.
If I can ease one life of the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.’
Emily Dickinson
A Memorial Service will be held at Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603, on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:00 am. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Wickie Weaver’s name to: The Mennonite Home Communities Benevolent Fund, 21001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com
Darcy Eddy says
I was fortunate to know Helen Weaver through her wonderful daughter, Susan. She was a sweet, kind, creative and spirited woman who really lit up a room with her presence. She was also a devoted mother and an important, inspiring force in her daughter’s life. She will be greatly missed by many people.
Betty says
I remember fondly my Aunt Helen from a childhood filled with family memories. She was always smiling, warm and welcoming. My mom and her two sisters Helen and Mercie were very close and we visited each others’ homes often, especially in the summer, where we spent time enjoying the company of our cousins Susan and Jim.
Helen held a special place in my heart and brings many happy feelings!
James Schulze says
To the living I am gone. To the sorrowful I will never return. To the angry I was cheated, but to the happy, I am at peace, and to the faithful I have never left. I cannot be seen but I can be heard. So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea ~ remember me. As you look upon a mighty forest and its grand majesty ~ remember me. As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity ~ remember me. Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed, for if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
~ Margaret Mead
We miss you Aunt Helen!
James Schulze says
To the living I am gone. To the sorrowful I will never return. To the angry I was cheated, but to the happy, I am at peace, and to the faithful I have never left. I cannot be seen but I can be heard. So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea ~ remember me. As you look upon a mighty forest and its grand majesty ~ remember me. As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity ~ remember me. Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed, for if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
~ Margaret Mead
We miss you Aunt Helen.
Lynn Lamont says
Lynn Brownlee Lamont says:
My Dear Aunt Helen,
You moved as an angel and spoke like a saint.
Everyone loved you for your courage and strength.
You are a precious loving treasure, always ready to create our pleasure.
You lived your life as a beacon of love for Christ.
I always wanted to be like you my entire life…and still do.
Her name was known to many, but to me she was AUNT HELEN:
A – Always kind and generous
U – Unlike any other
N – Never selfish or boastful
T – Tall in wisdom, a shining bright light
H – Holding yourself to high standards
E – Ever willing to help others
L – Loving and laughing in delight
E – Ever tireless in doing the work of our Lord
N – Nice and lovely to the very end
I hope you will be saving me a seat next to you in our Heaven.
I shall miss you terribly. Everything you taught me will remain
with me here on Earth until I see you again.
Your loving niece, Lynn Rochelle Brownlee Lamont
Lynn Lamont for Vicki Miller and Steve Yuhase says
From Vicki Miller (Helen’s beloved niece) and Steve Yuhase:
The Twenty Third Psalm:
1. The Lord is my shephard; I shall not want.
2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.