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John Cruickshank Pearson

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by West Point 1955 on June 15, 2020:



Marjorie (Bliss) Pearson Garling

Marjorie "Marge" (Bliss) Pearson Garling, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on March 7, 2018 at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities, the loving wife of Karl "Ron" Garling. She is survived by 3 children; David, Pam, and Hope, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Ella (Flanders) Bliss.

A lifelong volunteer, Marjorie dedicated her life to a variety of programs, generously giving of her time, wherever she was needed most. This included the redesign and management of the Willow Valley North Library. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, camping, reading, playing bingo and singing in the Willow Valley Chorale. Marjorie was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, MD where she sang in the choir and more recently a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Willow Street, PA.

A Memorial Service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E Penn Grant Rd, Willow Street, PA 17584 on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Steve Bowser officiating. A visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church at the address listed above. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com

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