Elmer L. Books, 93, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at Sweigart Haven in Londonderry Village, Palmyra. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan Margaret Books.
Born in Cleona, PA, on Aug. 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Elmer M. and Carrie (Light) Books.
Elmer was a member and trustee of Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, Cleona. He was a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge #226, Zembo Shrine, Mounted Horses Patrol of the Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg Consistory, Palm Squares Square Dancing, Pine Pauper Sportsman Association, and Cleona Fire Company. He loved sports, farming, hunting, horses, and spending time with family.
Surviving are two children, Shirley L. Dailey, wife of Robert L., of Lebanon, and Elmer C. Books, of Cleona; five grandchildren, Jake D. Books, Sophia M. Books, Robert J. Dailey, husband of Jaclyn B., Jennifer L. Boehmer, wife of Jeremy J., and Marie A. Gough, wife of Kent F.; and nine great-grandchildren, Florence V. Dailey, Caroline A. Dailey, Beau A. Dailey, Casey H. Boehmer, Josh R. Boehmer, Lincoln O. Gough, Robert B. Gough, Tyler M. Gough, and Anniston F. Gough.
In addition to his wife, Elmer was preceded in death by three siblings, Irma Mellinger, Curtis Books, and Gladys Lehman.
A public viewing will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Grand View Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, 529 W. Penn Ave., Cleona, PA 17042, or to the Londonderry Village Good Samaritan Fund, 1200 Grubb Road, Palmyra, PA 17078, in his memory.
Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville, is handling arrangements.
