Allen Garner

Allen P. Garner, 82, of Denver, passed away surrounded by his loving daughters on Sun. Aug. 26 in WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, after being in the hayfield that afternoon. He was the loving husband of the late Ardel F (Showalter) Garner who passed in April. Born in Sinking Spring, he was the son of the late Arthur & Mary (Blatt) Garner. He was a graduate of Cocalico H.S., class of 1955, worked as a mason until 1961 when he joined the former Sperry New Holland, now CNH. He retired as a machinist after 30 years. After retirement he enjoyed farm life, operating his Ox Yoke Stables in Denver, training, boarding, showing & teaching riders of all ages. Horses were always part of Allens life. He also enjoyed spending time at his mountain home and warm winters in Florida for the past 12-years. He was an avid hunter, taking annual trips to Colorado. Allen had a fun competitive spirit and loved playing games & cards. Most of all, he adored the special relationship he had with his great-grandchildren. He was a member of Cocalico Sportsmens Club., Ickesburg Sportsmens Assoc., Masonic Lodge, Ephrata Lodge, Cochran Hunt Club, Millerstown Moose, Mt. Pleasant Fire Co., & Reinholds VFW. Allen is survived by three daughters: Vicki Garner-Sweigart, wife of Carl of Reinholds; Kathy G. Wilson, wife of Kenneth of Honeybrook; and Heidi G. Ulrich, wife of Chad, of Denver, Pa; a granddaughter, Kelsey E. Gray, wife of Michael; and a grandson, Tyler Ulrich; three great-grandchildren, Ava, Waylon, also three step-grandchildren, Kenny Wilson, Julie Wilson, & Beth Drupp; & a brother, Robert Wenrich. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Russel Garner. VEIWING: Tues., Aug. 28, 6 8 pm at Peace UCC, 37 E. Swartzville, Rd., Denver, Pa 17517 and Wed., Aug. 29, 1 2 pm. SERVICE: Wed, Aug. 29, 2:00 pm, Peace UCC. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery Annex, Denver, Pa. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Allens name to Smokestown Fire Co, 860 Smokestown Rd., Denver, PA 17517. Condolences may be placed online at www.goodfuneral.com.