Fonda May Vanderpoel

Fonda was blessed into the peaceful hand of her Lord, Sunday, June 22nd, 2003 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Born February 15th, 1917 in Elmira, NY; the loving daughter of the late Phillip G.and Inez M. Goodwin Wands. She is survived by her dear husband and caregiver, Arthur (Art) Vanderpoel of Pine City, NY, daughters; Joyce Ginnan of Pine City, NY; Frances (Jim) Sproule of Horseheads, NY; sons; Frank (Angela) Deery of Crewe, VA; Phillip (Tana) Deery of Wellsboro, PA, 13 cherished grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Fonda is predeceased by her first husband, Howard Deery, son- in-law, Earl Ginnan, daughter-in-law, Elaine Rubneski Deery, great grandson, Noah Bailey, brother Francis Bodewes.Being a lifelong resident of Southport, Fonda graduated from the Southside High School. After her graduation she worked as a proof reader for Artistic Card, until she began what would be lifetime career that she loved because she was giving back to the community she loved. As a secretary for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County, 4-H Division, she was able to help so many young people start careers that where fruitful for our area. Fonda never fell short of giving to her community. She was a very active member of the Millerton United Methodist Church, where she played the organ for over 39 years. Not only did she provide beautiful music for her own church, she also was well known for playing in many others in the area, including the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church in Pine City. She never limited herself to just Sunday services, but added her own love to many wedding services. Fonda was a devoted wife and very loving mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, bake and crochet various items including sweaters, afghans, throws, and countless baby clothes. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904 Wednesday, June 25th, 2003 from 2:00 to 4:00PM and 7:00 to 9:00PM, and again at the Millerton United Methodist Church, Millerton, PA, on Thursday, June 26th, 2003 from 10:00 to 11:00AM. Funeral services will be held there at 11:00AM. Lay Minister Jennifer Wolf will officiate. Interment will follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira. Those wishing may make memorials to the Millerton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Millerton, PA or the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4-H Division, 425 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904. A ?Candle of Remembrance? may be left for the family at www.olthof.com.