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Jan. 14, 2009 - A sister in need.

Harry Harlan Bouder III  
BOWERBANK - Harry Harlan Bouder III, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jan. 11, 2009. He was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Ephrata, Pa., and was a very loved and respected husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a well-established businessman for many years at Harry's Garage, Abbot. He is survived by his wife, Maria; three daughters, Barbie, Patty and Bianca; three granddaughters, Sarah, Miranda and Deonna; a son-in-law, Jim Snyder; and his sister, Shirlan Newcomer and her husband, Mervin, of Ephrata, Pa. He will be missed by many not only by the church members of Sebec Corner Baptist Church, but also his faithful customers at the garage. A memorial will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Sebec Baptist Church, Sebec. Everyone is welcome. Lets remember him as loving, caring and honest, and for his love for God.


One of my sisters in Christ lost her husband Sunday night. He died suddenly on the way to the hospital. It has really put a lot of thoughts in my mind about life.
"It is but a vapor' my husband keeps saying.
As we prepare for his memorial service it gets pretty busy. Haleigh has been practicing her heart out to present the music for the service, I have been making calls for the food and Jim has to prepare to set up the church with help of other men in the church.
While I was making calls to organize the food for the reception my Mother in Law called to say that Bill, Jim's dad broke his ankle going out to get the paper. It was not a little break either it was a complete detached break and he is now in need of surgery to put screws in to hold him together. To top it off he has had a quadruple bipass a few years ago and needs a stress test to see if he can handle the surgery. He is anemic and diabetic, so......... it can't be easy.
But I thank the Lord that he is in control and that we can be thankful for things that happen during these times.
Maria's daughter was home from college with her when Harry died. Maria has been a great strength for Bianca and Bianca has allowed Maria to reflect on the Lord through this in order to comfort Bianca.
Jim's dad is in a hospital and receiving good care. His mother was home to find Bill before he froze to death in the driveway, PTL for that.
We are here for a short time and should think about the things we say to people, and the things we do or do not do for people, it could be the last thing we say to them or do for them We should try to do our best to be a blessing to people that we love and not bicker about the little things that really  don't amount to anything.
Today, reflect on your life and what you are doing with it, is it going to be remembered as a good life or one full of strife and bitterness. The Lord has something for all of us to do in our lifetime, do you know what your is at this time?
I think we should always be searching for that as it changes with the seasons I am sure.

Blessings,
Trisha

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Jan. 27, 2009 - :(

Posted by Trillium

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.
~Penni

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