K. Laverne Reiter
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K. Laverne Reiter, 80, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, January 31, 2015 surrounded by her family at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of her sailor boy, Charles A. Reiter with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David and Edna Bouder.
Laverne was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church since 1954. She graduated top of her class with honors from the Grace Bible Institute.
She was a two year member of the USO helping wounded servicemen. She later worked for Leola Sewing Factory, RCA in Lancaster, Miller's Restaurant and the Margaret Miller Dress Shop. She volunteered as a treasurer of Aglow for two years. She loved gardening, flying the American Flag daily and enjoying the flowers that her husband planted for her. She also enjoyed writing notes, sending cards, and writing short stories and poems. Those who knew her will greatly miss her frequent heartfelt cards and notes.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by four children; Sharon Reiter John and her companion Paul Taren of Kingston, PA, Charles Reiter, Jr. and wife Deborah of Gettysburg, PA, Douglas Reiter and wife Mary of Harrisburg, PA, and John Reiter and wife Laura of Mineral, VA, ten grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two siblings; Earl Bouder of Lititz, PA and Marlene Ream of Manheim, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11am from the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA. Viewing from 9:30 -11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Shriners Hospital, 3551 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Condolences
Please accept Karen and my condolences on the passing of your beloved wife and mother. Our thoughts are with John and the entire family during this difficult time.
Best,
Joe, Karen and kids
My Deepest Sympathy
John,
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I see she lived a very full live and has left quite a legacy based on her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Sincerly,
Jud & Tammi Voss
My Sincerest Condolences
Please accept my sincerest condolences to you and your family in this time of grief. Do know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this grieving process. Please note a quote from Helen Keller that reads, "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." I do hope that brings you solace in this time of sadness.
Sincere Regards,
Kathleen P. Crowe
Deepest Sympathy
Dear Reiter family,
We offer our deepest sympathy to all. May you find peace and comfort in the love of family and friends surrounding during this very difficult. Your are in our thoughts and prayers today and always.
Love to all. Ed and Michele Esworthy & family
I'm so sorry for your loss. I
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in God's promise of a resurrection & in the many wonderful memories you made & shared together. John 5:28,29. You have my condolences.
Our Deepest Sympathy
John, Laura and Family: We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Donna, Steve and Carla Thomas
John ,
John ,
Our thoughts are with you, Laura and all your family at this difficult time.
Steve & Jane Munday
My condolences
John, Laura and Family:
I am very sorry for your loss and want you to know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.
All my best,
Susan Hatchett
Heartfelt Sympathy
To the entire Reiter Family:
It was with profound sadness that I heard about Laverne's passing!
She not only was my cousin but also a good friend and she will be
missed alot! I'm sending my deepest sympathy to you all at this most
diffucult time!
Ron Bouder
Laverne Reiter
John and Laura
It is such a terrible tragedy. We give our very sincere thoughts and condolences.
Martin and Angela Jenkins
No one called you Charlie
No one called you Charlie, you were Charles to all our family. Laverne was the only person I knew who called you that. It took a while but it finally stuck. I remember your wedding; you in your navy uniform and Laverern. I had it filed away somehwere in my memory. Bell bottom trousers was a populaar song at the time. I guess it stuck. You went away for a year on aircraft carriers Midway and Sipan. Everyone missed you. I know Laverne missed you.
Laverne -
When Charlie came home your lives together started. I don't remember the ocasion but I am sure you do. Your life together was one well lived. A great sister in law, wife, mother, homemaker. Your life was an inspriation for anyone who knew you.
We love and miss you, Larry and Frieda Reiter
"Somewhere beyond the blue a star belongs to you, and every breath we take takes us closer to that place."
My deepest condolence to Mrs.
My deepest condolence to Mrs. Laverne, she is great motivator and good educationalist who has been to many African countries and told the importance of education. She use to run an NGO called rushessay.com reviews organization which is non-profitable organization which all seeks about children education.