Irene S. Zimmerman, 84, of New Holland, formerly of Akron, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Garden Spot Village.
Her husband, G. Harold Zimmerman, survives. They would have observed their 64th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1. Born in Hinkletown, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Sophie (Strauss) Frankhouser.
Irene was a sewing machine operator at Moyer’s Sewing Factory. She was a member of Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community where she had served as a Sunday school class shepherd. Along with her husband, she volunteered with the PA Relief Sale for 40 years. Her legacy is one of caring and giving to her family, church, and local community.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three children: Cynthia, married to Camille Rouvre, Akron; Nelson, married to Elaine Zimmerman, Denver; Brenda, married to Kevin Murphy, Ephrata, a daughter-in-law: Ruth S. Zimmerman, Ephrata; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son: Reynold “Ren” Zimmerman; and three siblings: Fay Martin, Vernon Frankhouser, and Glenn Frankhouser.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the skilled nursing staff at Garden Spot Village and Hospice & Community Care for their dedicated, compassionate care of Irene.
Services were held Sept. 23 at Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, East Earl.
Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland PA 17557.
The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.
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