Jane Elizabeth Wilhour, 95, of Clearwater, FL passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at home under the care of Suncoast Hospice.
Jane was born in Sunbury, PA on April 13, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Edna V. (Getz) and Raymond L. Dunkelberger. Jane graduated in 1938 from Sunbury High School and later attended a beauty school in Philadelphia. In 1942 she married Marvin “Murph” Arnold who was killed in action on a battlefield in France in November of 1944. During The War, Jane worked for the Pennsylvania State Employment Service and for the United States Employment Agency. In 1947, Jane married Lt. Richard O. Wilhour at Zion Lutheran Church in Sunbury. He preceded her in death in 2011.
“Dick and Jane” spent their first 13 years as a military family traveling around the United States, Alaska and Europe until Maj. Wilhour retired and moved to Clearwater. They joined St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in 1960 and Jane enjoyed volunteering there for many years. Jane also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 201 in Sunbury and the Sunbury Chapter 266, Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed bowling with her husband and friends, going out to eat, spending time with her family and watching The Lawrence Welk show every Saturday night.
Jane is survived by her son, Rick (Indra) Wilhour; daughter, Debbie (Mike) Skandera; and grandson, Richard Skandera. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Dorky Burns and Jean Schreffler; brother-in-law Bob White; cousin, Harry Roberts; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on July 23rd at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 407 So. Saturn Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755 and a graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Aug. 5th at Northumberland Memorial Park, in Sunbury, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contribution are made to the church or a charity of choice.
So sorry Debbie about your mom. My prayers are with you. May the Almighty gives you strength to bear your loss and to pass through this sad time.
So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. You were blessed to have her with you for such a long time. I know she will be missed.
Debbie and Rick,
A fabulous lady is reunioning with all those who’ve gone before leaving us to grieve the loss, yet thanking God for the gift she was while with us. Jane was one special person: a warm smile, accepting spirit and solid faith in God (which is always exciting for a pastor to behold!) Conni and my prayers and love be with you!
In Christ,
Pr. Jerry and Conni
Thoughts and prayers sent your way. May you find peace in knowing Jane lived a long wonderful life of nearly a century. She was blessed to be one of those very special people that got to see the revolution of modern technology. From horse and buggy to the automobile to man landing on the moon. From party line phones to computerized smart phones small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. What a thrill to have lived at her time and to have witnessed what she did. May heaven’s blessings be with you and yours. May you know that you will see her again and that will be quite the reunion. She smiles down upon you and sends her love. God be with you till you meet again!
Dear Rick and Family:
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother Ms.Jane Elizabeth Wilhour.
It’s never easy. My prayers are with you and your family.
You know have gained a guardian angel for life:)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.