Doris D. "Dee" Spence, of Lancaster, after 87 adventurous years of life, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Lawrence C. Spence, who passed away in 2002. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy E. Crawford Hagelgans. Dee was a member of Millersville Mennonite Church. She was a lot of things during her lifetime; a hiker of trails, a swinger of vines, a square dancer, an amateur carpenter, Civil Air Patrol Cadet, an LPN, fundraiser, breast cancer survivor and a 10 speed junkie. Dee never shied from a challenge, she cared for sick animals at Willow Run Veterinary Clinic, knew Karate and would spend hours gleefully wrestling her grandchildren into submission. Yet, in spite of her passing, she will not be forgotten. Her daring exploits will continue to be cheerfully discussed at every family gathering. The memory of her unconquerable spirit and charitable nature will continue to inspire those who knew her. The people who loved Dee most will never forget that she loved them a "bushel and a peck."
She is survived by her daughters: Karen Legieko and Robin (Douglas) Weidman. Her son: Larry Spence and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One brother: Lester Hagelgans and one sister: Yvonne Zipp. She was preceded in death by two grandsons: Johnny Legieko and Joshua Weidman.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at Millersville Mennonite Church, 437 Manor Street, Millersville on SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: the SPCA at: pspca.org. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.