Henry Wit's Obituary
Mr. Henry Wit, a resident of Lake Clear, NY and Eustis, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 at the age of 70 years. Mr. Wit was born in Middlestum, Holland to Mr. Joost and Mrs. Eltje (Klooster) Wit. He retired from the New York State Police. Henry and his wife of 28 years, Wendy moved from Wadhams, NY to Eustis, FL in 1988 and have been spending half the year in Eustis and half in Lake Clear, NY. Henry was a member of Christ Community Church of Deland, FL. He was remembered by his wife, Wendy; mother, Eltje Wit of Deland; son, Joel Wit of Lake Clear, NY; daughter, Eva (James) Stinson of Saranac Lake, NY; brothers, George (Connie) Wit of Montgomery, NY and Garry (Joanne) Wit of Sanford, FL; two grandchildren, Brian and Jessica Stinson and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Saranac Lake, New York. Local services were held at Christ Community Church in Deland, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements were entrusted to Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors, Eustis, FL, 352-357-4193.
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