Nancy Irene (Yeatter) Hench Rider
September 2, 1933 — October 1, 2016
Nancy Irene (Yeatter) Hench Rider
Always Waving from the Doorway -
Nancy Irene (Yeatter) Hench Rider, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, was reunited with her loving family in heaven while being comforted at home by her loved ones on earth on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Nancy was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933 in Doylesburg, PA to the late Herman Hoyt Yeatter and Celestia Frances (Harris) Yeatter. Nancy was the widow of Ronald “Ron” Wade Hench, whom she married on September 2, 1955 and who died on January 1, 1987; and of Eugene “Gene” R. Rider, whom she married on May 28, 1994 and who died on August 6, 2013. In addition to her parents and husbands, Nancy is preceded in death by her son, Douglas Hench; her grandson, Brandon Trimmer; and her two brothers, Ken Yeatter and Harvey Yeatter.
Nancy’s survivors include her three children: Ronetta Trimmer and her husband, Steve, of Mechanicsburg, David Hench and his wife, Sue, of Arizona, Daryl Hench and his wife, Jennifer, of Myrtle Beach, SC; her two sisters: Hazel Guyer of Chambersburg, Lewese Peck of Shippensburg; her 17 grandchildren; her 26 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Nancy loved to cook and bake. If you attended any of the Mechanicsburg School District schools you might remember Nancy as a member of the cafeteria team as she worked there for years. She also enjoyed her time working at Roy Roger’s in the Capital City Mall. Her baking was legendary and she often blessed those who knew her with delicious treats. Nancy’s backyard was the gathering place for everyone and a place where fun could always be found. Nancy enjoyed the casinos and loved taking bus trips to Atlantic City where she hit big once. In recent years, Hollywood Casino was her favorite place to visit and try her luck. As her family and friends offer their final farewell to Nancy they remember her standing in her doorway waving goodbye until out of sight. Nancy may be out of sight buy she will always be remembered by those she loved and those who loved her.
All are welcome to join Nancy’s family at her viewing on Friday, October 7, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Ashley Trimmer, Nancy’s granddaughter, officiating. Burial will follow in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Honored to be pallbearers are: Donald Hench, Koni Hench, Matthew Hench, Aaron Trimmer, Corbin Trimmer, Curran Trimmer, and Nate Trimmer. Nancy’s family invites everyone to join them for a meal celebrating Nancy’s life at the Lisburn Community Fire Company, 1800 Main Street (Lisburn), Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Guests are invited to bring a food item and their best stories and remembrances of Nancy to share.
The family sends their most heartfelt thanks to everyone at Homeland Hospice who so lovingly cared for Nancy during her illness. Contributions in celebration of Nancy’s life can be made to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life “Team Doug”, c/o Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
Nancy’s family has entrusted her care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Nancy’s full obituary, view her memorial video and portrait, and sign her official guest book at www.Buhrig.com .