Henry James Vanzee

Henry James VanZee, 75, of Stevens, passed away at home on April 11, 2025.

Born in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of the late Carl E. and Rena (Doorlag) VanZee.

He was the husband of Rachel M. (Martin) VanZee, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). He was a farmer, drilled wells in Haiti for three years, worked for Martin Electric Plants of Ephrata for thirty years, and had most recently worked for Red Run Lumber.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel, children, both at home, Joanna VanZee and William VanZee along with friend Sherri Hoover of Stevens, PA, siblings Richard husband of Margaret VanZee, Jerry husband of Tammy VanZee, and Jo Orange, all of Russellville, KY.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John VanZee, sister-in-law Linda VanZee, and brother-in-law Charles Orange.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 9:30 AM at Bowmanville Mennonite Church, 980 Oaklyn Drive, Narvon PA 17555 with Bishop Leon Zimmerman officiating. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewings will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata PA 17522 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Kindly omit flowers.

C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.