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Betty Jane

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August 4, 2012

Obituary

Betty Jane Bear, 87, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle. She was born Monday, December 22, 1924, in Carlisle, a daughter of the late James Lee Zeigler and Ruth E. (Gayman) Zeigler.

Betty attended Carlisle High School and enjoyed taking care of her home and family. She was a member of Allison United Methodist Church, Carlisle.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 71 years, Robert W. Bear, two sons; John W. Bear (and his wife, Barbara) of Carlisle and Leslie L. Bear (and his wife, Joanne) of Malvern, one brother, Lee Zeigler of Mechanicsburg, three granddaughters; Amy Abbott and Hailey and Jordyn Bear, five grandsons; Jason, Todd, Neil, Chad and Connor Bear, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by two sisters; Delores and Lorraine.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Mira Hewlett officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allison United Methodist Church, 99 Mooreland Ave., Carlisle, PA 17013.

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