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Thurmont Lions Club Giving Back Obituary
to the Community
In October, the Thurmont Lions Club (TLC) will be celebrating its 87th Diane “Dee” Miller
anniversary of service to the Thurmont community. Lions Clubs International,
the parent organization for TLC, is the largest volunteer service organization Diane Marie “Dee” (Spalding) Miller, age 59, of Sabillasville, MD
in the world, with over 1.4 million members and a motto of “We Serve.”
There are a number of service programs the Lions International expects Born December 8, 1956 Died September 11, 2016
individual clubs to support, such as vision conservation and disaster relief.
Going beyond these programs, every Lions Club is free to decide how they Diane Marie (Spalding) Miller “Dee”, of Sabillasville,
want to serve at the local level. In the case of TLC, their primary focus, since Maryland, passed away September 11, 2016 at the age of 59.
the beginning, has been the betterment of the local Thurmont community and As proprietor of Dee’s Hair Stylists on North Center Street in
surrounding area. Thurmont, Maryland, Dee touched many lives over the course
of her 40 year career. Her favorite times were those spent
One of the requirements that every Lions Club must follow is that one entertaining her family and friends.
hundred percent of the monies collected from the public must be either used
to support service projects or donated directly back to the public. Every year, She enjoyed reading, gardening, and raising goats. She sang
TLC donates tens of thousands of dollars to support their local community. with the Emmitsburg Community Chorus, played hand bells
They support education and youth programs, provide emergency financial with Trinity United Church of Christ and Graceham Moravian
relief to individuals, and support community betterment projects like the Church. She was a dedicated volunteer with Hope Alive, the
Thurmont Trolley Trail. Frederick Rescue Mission, and several other charities.
The primary source of community service funds for the TLC is their She is survived by her husband, Randy Miller; her father,
food sales. This includes their well known periodic sandwich sales, as well Charles Edward “Jake” Spalding; sisters: Victoria Mathias and
as their food tent at both the annual Community Show and Colorfest. In husband Richard, and Barbara Schill; her uncle, Donald Spalding
addition, they hold bingo parties and raffles, and sell items such as Christmas and his wife Joan; nephews: James Smith, Elliott Smith, Kyle
ornaments that feature the art work of local artist, Rebecca Pearl. All of these Smith, and Tim Schill; cousins: Lisa Campbell, her husband Todd
projects, both fundraising and hands-on community service, require a lot of and daughter Katy, Mark Spalding, his wife Deb, daughter Lydia
people-power. As a result, they are always looking for new members who and son Hayden.
want to give back to the community.
She will be fondly remembered by other family members and
If you would like to learn more about the Thurmont Lions Club—and friends.
Lionism in general—visit their website at www.thurmontlionsclub.com.
She was preceded in death by her mother Elsie Mae (Kelley)
www.t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r .com Shain, grandparents Charles “Hamp” and Helen Spalding, and
Your Good News Community Newspaper her uncle, James Spalding.
S e r v i n g N o r t h e r n F r e d e r i c k C o u n t y, M a r y l a n d , S i n c e 1 9 9 5
Funeral services were held at Trinity United Church of
Christ, 101 East Main Street in Thurmont, Maryland on Friday,
September 16, 2016. A special program included soloists,
Lydia Spalding, Steve Purcell, and Richard Troxell; and pianist/
organist, Karen Purcell. Several friends shared fond memories of
Diane. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Cemetery in Thurmont.
Pall Bearers were Mark Spalding, Hayden Spalding, Elliott
Smith, Kyle Smith, James Smith, and John Palmer. Honorary Pall
Bearers were Brian Gackstatter, Dave Watkins, Steve Watkins,
Eric Green, Chris Fox, and Dennis Dove.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS
Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, Maryland 20855 or
Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, P.O. Box 1799,
Frederick, Maryland 21702.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, handled the
arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.
bowersoxfuneralhomes.com.
Thurmont Lions Club Giving Back Obituary
to the Community
In October, the Thurmont Lions Club (TLC) will be celebrating its 87th Diane “Dee” Miller
anniversary of service to the Thurmont community. Lions Clubs International,
the parent organization for TLC, is the largest volunteer service organization Diane Marie “Dee” (Spalding) Miller, age 59, of Sabillasville, MD
in the world, with over 1.4 million members and a motto of “We Serve.”
There are a number of service programs the Lions International expects Born December 8, 1956 Died September 11, 2016
individual clubs to support, such as vision conservation and disaster relief.
Going beyond these programs, every Lions Club is free to decide how they Diane Marie (Spalding) Miller “Dee”, of Sabillasville,
want to serve at the local level. In the case of TLC, their primary focus, since Maryland, passed away September 11, 2016 at the age of 59.
the beginning, has been the betterment of the local Thurmont community and As proprietor of Dee’s Hair Stylists on North Center Street in
surrounding area. Thurmont, Maryland, Dee touched many lives over the course
of her 40 year career. Her favorite times were those spent
One of the requirements that every Lions Club must follow is that one entertaining her family and friends.
hundred percent of the monies collected from the public must be either used
to support service projects or donated directly back to the public. Every year, She enjoyed reading, gardening, and raising goats. She sang
TLC donates tens of thousands of dollars to support their local community. with the Emmitsburg Community Chorus, played hand bells
They support education and youth programs, provide emergency financial with Trinity United Church of Christ and Graceham Moravian
relief to individuals, and support community betterment projects like the Church. She was a dedicated volunteer with Hope Alive, the
Thurmont Trolley Trail. Frederick Rescue Mission, and several other charities.
The primary source of community service funds for the TLC is their She is survived by her husband, Randy Miller; her father,
food sales. This includes their well known periodic sandwich sales, as well Charles Edward “Jake” Spalding; sisters: Victoria Mathias and
as their food tent at both the annual Community Show and Colorfest. In husband Richard, and Barbara Schill; her uncle, Donald Spalding
addition, they hold bingo parties and raffles, and sell items such as Christmas and his wife Joan; nephews: James Smith, Elliott Smith, Kyle
ornaments that feature the art work of local artist, Rebecca Pearl. All of these Smith, and Tim Schill; cousins: Lisa Campbell, her husband Todd
projects, both fundraising and hands-on community service, require a lot of and daughter Katy, Mark Spalding, his wife Deb, daughter Lydia
people-power. As a result, they are always looking for new members who and son Hayden.
want to give back to the community.
She will be fondly remembered by other family members and
If you would like to learn more about the Thurmont Lions Club—and friends.
Lionism in general—visit their website at www.thurmontlionsclub.com.
She was preceded in death by her mother Elsie Mae (Kelley)
www.t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r .com Shain, grandparents Charles “Hamp” and Helen Spalding, and
Your Good News Community Newspaper her uncle, James Spalding.
S e r v i n g N o r t h e r n F r e d e r i c k C o u n t y, M a r y l a n d , S i n c e 1 9 9 5
Funeral services were held at Trinity United Church of
Christ, 101 East Main Street in Thurmont, Maryland on Friday,
September 16, 2016. A special program included soloists,
Lydia Spalding, Steve Purcell, and Richard Troxell; and pianist/
organist, Karen Purcell. Several friends shared fond memories of
Diane. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Cemetery in Thurmont.
Pall Bearers were Mark Spalding, Hayden Spalding, Elliott
Smith, Kyle Smith, James Smith, and John Palmer. Honorary Pall
Bearers were Brian Gackstatter, Dave Watkins, Steve Watkins,
Eric Green, Chris Fox, and Dennis Dove.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS
Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, Maryland 20855 or
Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, P.O. Box 1799,
Frederick, Maryland 21702.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, handled the
arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.
bowersoxfuneralhomes.com.
