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Robert
L. Calaman, 78, of Carlisle, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at the Cumberland Crossings
Retirement Community, Carlisle. He was born on Saturday, February 20, 1932, in Carlisle, a son of the late Robert L.
and Maude V. (Heberlig) Calaman.
Bob
was a Korean War veteran and was honorably discharged from the US Army as a Sergeant in 1955. He retired from the Frog
Switch Manufacturing Co. in Carlisle after 21 years of service as a machinist. After his retirement, Bob was a self-employed
carpenter and owned and operated his own business for many years. He formerly attended the Trinity United Methodist
Church in Walnut Bottom. He played rhythm guitar for over ten years with a former local country and western band called,
“The Rainbow Valley Boys". Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting and being around his family and friends.
He
is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 55 years, Marcia A. (McKee) Calaman, a son, Barry L. Calaman of Harrisburg,
two daughters; Leslie A. (and her husband, Michael R.) McBeth of Shippensburg and Pamela E. Varner (and her companion, Brad
Souder) of Newville, four brothers; Marlin, Rodney and Larry Calaman all of Carlisle and G. Arthur Calaman of Boiling Springs,
three sisters; Joyce Snyder of Groveton, TX, Cathy Junk of Newville and Wendy Fitting of Carlisle, four grandchildren; Jennifer
Steffen, Gayle Christman, Travis Varner and Christopher McBeth, six great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. Bob was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald E. Calaman.
Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in the New Hope Church of God, 1250 Waggoners Gap Rd.,
Carlisle, with Pastor Dennis Killinger officiating. Viewing will be held on Monday from 6 - 8:00 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers
Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle. The family will also receive friends for a time of fellowship and refreshments
immediately following the services on Tuesday at the church. Graveside services with military honors will be held at
11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Memorial contributions may be made to the
New Hope Church of God.
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To the Family
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
It was a pleasure to have him with us and care for him for a short time. He made us smile and there are somethings he
did that will keep us smiling for a long time.
Krista Uplinger
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Marcia and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing
of Bob. My condolences to all of you and my Prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Take Care. Love, Gary W
Gary
L. Wick
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Marcia, My condolence and prayers to your whole family.
It has been truly a blessing to know Bob for the short time that I have. He will remain in all of our hearts. God Bless
Theresa
Smith
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Marcia and family..I'm sorry to hear the passing of
Bob..You will be in my prayers.. God Bless you all...
Connie Etter(Grimes)
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DEAR LESLIE & FAMILY
I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR
ABOUT YOUR DAD PASSING. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE RESTING WITHOUT HIS HEALTH PROBLEMS. TRUST GOD AND HE WILL WRAP HIS ARMS
AROUND YOU AND COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW
GOD BLESS JO
JO DEIHL SPLAIN
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Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Inc.
Since 1853 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013 Phone: (717) 243-2421
"Five Generations of Service"
Steven A. Ewing, FD, Supervisor, Owner
William M. Ewing, FD (1926
~ 2009) Seymour A. Ewing, FD (1926 ~ 2009) Jessie Morrison Ewing, FD (1892 ~ 1988) William J. Ewing, FD (1898 ~ 1934) Hastings A. Ewing, FD (1866 ~ 1924) Alexander B. Ewing, FD (1831 ~ 1903)
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