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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Frederick T. Hurlock
Frederick T.
Hurlock
Aug 1, 1931 — Aug 8, 2009
Frederick T. Hurlock's Obituary
Frederick T. Hurlock, 78, Unityville, PA formerly of Jackson Hole, WY and Elverson, PA died Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Williamsport Hospital.
Born August 1, 1931 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Thelma E. Hurlock. He was married 58 years to the former Laurel S. Schaetzle, who survives.
He was a self-employed businessman operating, Flowing Springs Inn, Rt. 100, prior to retiring from the National Park Service, where he served at Valley Forge National Historic Park and Grand Teton National Park in 1997.
A 1949 graduate of Spring City High School, he served his country during the Korean War from 1949 - 55 with the 82nd Airborne Division, 307th Combat Engineers, Co. B as a Staff Sergeant and Jumpmaster, where he developed his life long love of flying. During his years in Wyoming, he served in the Civil Air Patrol, participating in numerous search and rescue missions. Fred was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He also enjoyed restoring vintage cars and was a student of military history. One of his prize projects was the restoration of a WW II Jeep, which he proudly displayed at community parades.
Fred was Past Master of Mt. Pickering No. 446 F. & A. M. Upper Uwchland. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Rajah Shrine in Reading; the B.P.O.E. # 582 Laramie, WY; American Legion Post 564, Millville; the Moose Lodge 866, Muncy Valley; the EAA; the MVPA; the Unityville Volunteer Fire Co.; the North Mountain Sportsman Assoc.; and a lifetime member of the NRA.
In addition to his wife Laurel, survivors include a son Frederick C., of Lander, WY; a daughter, Laurel Lee Brabson of New Milford, PA and two grandchildren, Caitlin Rose and Matthew James Hurlock of Lander, WY.
Friends may pay their respects at Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home 600 Washington St. Royersford, PA 19468 starting at 10:00 am on Thursday August 13, with a memorial service at 11:00 am. Masonic interment will immediately follow the service at St. Matthews Lutheran Church 2440 Conestoga Rd. Chester Springs, PA 19425. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or online at www.shrinershq.org.
Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.
Born August 1, 1931 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Thelma E. Hurlock. He was married 58 years to the former Laurel S. Schaetzle, who survives.
He was a self-employed businessman operating, Flowing Springs Inn, Rt. 100, prior to retiring from the National Park Service, where he served at Valley Forge National Historic Park and Grand Teton National Park in 1997.
A 1949 graduate of Spring City High School, he served his country during the Korean War from 1949 - 55 with the 82nd Airborne Division, 307th Combat Engineers, Co. B as a Staff Sergeant and Jumpmaster, where he developed his life long love of flying. During his years in Wyoming, he served in the Civil Air Patrol, participating in numerous search and rescue missions. Fred was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He also enjoyed restoring vintage cars and was a student of military history. One of his prize projects was the restoration of a WW II Jeep, which he proudly displayed at community parades.
Fred was Past Master of Mt. Pickering No. 446 F. & A. M. Upper Uwchland. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Rajah Shrine in Reading; the B.P.O.E. # 582 Laramie, WY; American Legion Post 564, Millville; the Moose Lodge 866, Muncy Valley; the EAA; the MVPA; the Unityville Volunteer Fire Co.; the North Mountain Sportsman Assoc.; and a lifetime member of the NRA.
In addition to his wife Laurel, survivors include a son Frederick C., of Lander, WY; a daughter, Laurel Lee Brabson of New Milford, PA and two grandchildren, Caitlin Rose and Matthew James Hurlock of Lander, WY.
Friends may pay their respects at Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home 600 Washington St. Royersford, PA 19468 starting at 10:00 am on Thursday August 13, with a memorial service at 11:00 am. Masonic interment will immediately follow the service at St. Matthews Lutheran Church 2440 Conestoga Rd. Chester Springs, PA 19425. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or online at www.shrinershq.org.
Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.
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