Ann S. Gruver

Ann Sniah Drasher Gruver of Sellersville, formerly of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2014 at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville. She was born on September 5, 1923, the ninth of ten children, to the late Clayton and Edith (Creasing) Drasher, in Hazelton, PA. On April 13, 1942, Ann married J. Milton Gruver, moved to Quakertown and enjoyed over 60 years of marriage until Milts death in 2002. Ann was a professional homemaker who enjoyed dancing, Clark Gable movies and baking wonderful pies. Her biggest joy was being with her family. Included in her lifetime achievements are building a house with her husband, caring for her mother-in-law, and raising her beloved children and grandchildren. She attended worship services at Rockhill Mennonite Community. Ann is survived by her five children: Marcie McSherry (Tom), of Murrieta, CA, Dottie Bleam of Pennsburg, Edie Stull (Clarence) of Perkasie, John (Liz) of Quakertown, and Ralph (Helen) of Lansdale; a sister Edith Eshelman (Benjamin) of Virginia, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters, a son-in-law and a grandson. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. at Rockhill Mennonite Community, 3250 State Rd. Sellersville, PA 18960. Calling hours are 10:00-10:30 A.M. Arrangements are being handled by the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Quakertown Cares, P.O. Box 9005, Quakertown, PA 18951. Service Information Visitation Friday July 18, 2014 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Rockhill Mennonite Community 3250 State Rd. Sellersville, PA 18960 Memorial Service Friday July 18, 2014 10:30 AM Salem Mennonite 41 E. Cherry Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951