Obituary of Samuel Shantz

Shantz, Samuel ~ Peacefully passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Barnswallow Place, Elmira, at the age of 78 years. Sam was the beloved husband of the late Gladys (Shoemaker) Shantz (2000). Dear father of Elverne (Sandra), Wayne (Hilary), Rosanne (Tomas), Lorne (Christina), Merle (Lisa), Darlene (Adams), and Clare (Sheryl). Lovingly remembered by his 22 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and fondly remembered by Doris Henning. Predeceased by his parents Abram and Lovina (Martin) Shantz. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, 6772 Eighth Line W., Elora. Interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery. In Sam’s memory, donations to MCC would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home (62 Arthur St. S., Elmira) ~ Funeral Service: Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church (6772 Eighth Line W., Elora) ~ Donations: MCC (50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 or online http://ontario.mcc.org/)