Donald Wesley Bookamer

Pastor Donald Wesley “Wes” Bookamer, 92, of Akron, passed away on August 17, 2021 in his residence with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Born in New Castle, he was the son of the late Clyde and Jessie (Lindsey) Bookamer.

Donald was a graduate of Nyack College, Nyack, NY and was a Pastor in Christian and Missionary Alliance in Pennsylvania for twenty years and for ten years in the Reformed Baptist Church in Ohio. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster.

Wes and Dorothy were married on September 4, 1948 and shared seventy two loving years of marriage.

They had served as missionaries together for three years in French West Africa.

Wes and Dorothy are survived by their children; Wesley Howard Bookamer of Brooksville, FL, James Braden Bookamer of Dade City, FL, Stephen Lee Bookamer of Carlisle, David William Bookamer of Chambersburg, and Joy Elin Bookamer of Akron. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Wes is predeceased by his first-born son; John Wesley Bookamer, who passed away in 1949, his sisters; Nita Brickel, Nola Caraway and Joyce Brandt and a brother; Richard Bookamer.

Wes and Dorothy are rejoicing together in the Presence of their Lord and Savior. After nearly 73 years of marriage the Lord gave them the desire of their hearts to be together to the end. He took them home to Glory three days apart.

A memorial service for Wes and Dorothy will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor John Light officiating. There will be a visitation time held from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM in the church.

Groff High Funeral Home in New Holland is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.