William H. McClure, 58

William H. “Bill”, “Will” McClure, 58, of Columbia and formerly of York, died Saturday, April 2, 2011 surrounded by friends any family at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig ‘s Disease). Born in York, Bill was the son of the late William A. and Romaine Horn McClure.

Bill graduated from William Penn High School in 1970 and earned a B.A. in accounting from York College in 1974. He was a system analyst for York International, which became Johnson Controls, Inc., for 33 years.

His memberships in York included the York County Agricultural Society (York Fairgrounds), life member, York Volunteer Firemens Relief Association, York Riflemen, Lincoln Engine No. 9 Fire Company, Viking Athletic Association, York Hiking Club, Zeredatha Lodge #451 F. & A.M. and Tall Cedars of Lebanon York Forest No. 30.b. In Columbia Bill belonged to Columbia-Middletown Elks #1074, life membership of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 307 and St. James Lutheran Church. He was also a life member of the NRA.

Surviving Bill are his companion of 14 years Jeanette M. “Jetty” Gerfin, Columbia; children, Emily Thomas McClure and Eric Thomas McClure, York; brother John Michael McClure, Kasilof, AK; aunt Phyllis McClure, Virginia; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. His sister Cynthia McClure preceded Bill in death.

A Celebration of Bill’s Life will take place 11 AM Thursday, April 7, 2011, at St. James Lutheran Church, with The Rev. Mark S. Kopp officiating. Viewings will be held at the church on Wednesday from 6-8 PM and Thursday from 10-11 AM. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, PA. Bill requested that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 655 S. 10^th St., Columbia, PA 17512. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100