| Graduation Year | Class of 1948 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 12, 2007 |
| About | Patsie Lee Garst (nee Himes), age 76, of New Windsor, died on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at her home, after she lost her battle with cancer. Born July 7, 1931 , in Walkersville , MD , she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Myra Zimmerman Himes. She was the wife of Donald Lee Garst, her husband of 55 years. She was a homemaker and devoted most of her life to taking care of her family and volunteering her time in the community. She was an active member of St. Paul ’s United church of Christ for over 35 years, singing in the choir and serving as guest organist/pianist for worship services and special events. She served as St. Paul ’s UCC Homewood Auxiliary representative to both Crumland Farms and Plum Creek. She was active in the community; volunteering her time to judge at the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair and other area community shows and fairs. She played the organ and piano for Deerfield Senior Day and Therapy Center . She and her husband were partners in Garstlyn Farm. She graduated in 1948 from Walkersville High School and worked at Kemp’s Department Store, Frederick , for several years following graduation. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and music. Surviving, in addition to her husband are children Diane Flickinger and husband Richard of Union Bridge, Bradley Garst and wife Sheila of New Windsor and Dale Garst and wife Barbara of Linwood; grandchildren Danielle and Samantha of New Windsor and Katherine and Eli of Linwood; a sister Myra “Peggy” Garst and husband John; aunt Kathryn Z. Holter; sisters-in-law Louise Cline and Virginia Coblentz and husband Paul and brothers-in-law Richard Garst and wife Florence and Denton Garst and wife Peggy. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. The family will receive family and friends on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD (Beside South Carroll High School). Private Interment. A memorial Service will be held on Monday July 23, 2007 at 7:30 PM at St. Paul ’s United Church of Christ, 17 Bond Street , Westminster, MD with her pastor Rev. Marty Kuchma and Rev. LoisAnn Furgess-Oler officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, Inc. 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Patsie L. Garst, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. |
