Esther M. (Myers) Dettinger

November 19, 1937 - November 28, 2018

Esther M. (Myers) Dettinger, of Red Lion, went from this life to Eternal Life with her Lord, after a lengthy illness, at her residence, with family by her side, at 7:48 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the age of 81. She was the wife of Richard E. Dettinger to whom she married on March 12, 1955, celebrating 63 years of marriage. She was born in Windsor Township on November 19, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Wilson H., Sr. and Ruth M. (Fake) Myers. Esther attended Red Lion High School and was a homemaker and care giver. She was a life member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. Esther was and avid bingo player and was very lucky at winning when entering a raffle. She loved going to yard sales, spending time at the beach, cooking dinner on Sundays for her family and baking, (especially known for the best pumpkin pies). She was a member of Red Lion TOPS. Besides her husband, she has three children, Elizabeth Ann Dettinger of Red Lion, Johnny Lee Dettinger, husband of Connie of Wrightsville , Lonnie Edward Dettinger, husband of Jeri of Dallastown. She was the loving grandmother of eight grandchildren, Jamie Beaverson of Red Lion, Misty Macklin (Brian) of Wrightsville, Amanda Noll (Jason) of East Prospect, Rebecca Beck of Glen Rock, Donald Grove (Michele) of Seven Valleys, Jeremy Dettinger of Windsor, Daniel Hoerr of Dallastown and Caitlyn Dettinger of Dallastown and twenty great grandchildren, Alissa Beaverson, Zachary Beaverson, Annalee Beaverson, Zophia Beaverson, Hannah Waltman, David Waltman, Jr., Mariah Waltman, Chelsea Roseberry, Austin Dettinger, Jaden Dettinger, Joshua Grove, Philip Grove, Sarah Grove, Breanna Miller, Zachary Miller, Kaiden Noll, Isaiah Fauth, Kailey Fauth, Damion Rice and Jasmine Macklin. Esther was one of seven children. She leaves a sister, Naomi Heffner of Red Lion, and three brothers, Reuben Myers of Delaware, William Myers of Red Lion and Paul Myers of Felton and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded by a daughter, Linda Diane Aller on April 24, 2010 and a brother, Wilson Myers, Jr. and a sister, Martha Shirey. A viewing for Esther will be on Tuesday, December 4th from 6 to 8 pm and Wednesday, Dec. 5th from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. A Service of Honor and Praise for Esther will begin at 10:30 am at the funeral home with her pastor, Terry Robinson, officiating. Burial will take place at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604, or to Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Dr. Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints in the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circle flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. www.BurgFuneralHome.com