1918
Faith
2012
Faith J. Faust
May 25, 1918 — May 25, 2012
Faith J. Faust, age 94, of Indian Run Road Weatherly, died peacefully Friday, May 25, 2012, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton.
Born in Plymouth, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Stanley Wilkes and the late Armita (Usilton) Wilkes.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert C. Faust of Rockport.
Faith spent her early years at Scales Siding, near White Haven, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse. She later attended Ripples School, White Haven and graduated from Foster High School, Freeland in 1935.
During World War II, Faith lived in Wilkes-Barre and worked at an Atlantic Gas station and was made manager when her boss enlisted in the Navy. A society column at the time noted that she was the only woman servicing cars and pumping gas in the Wyoming Valley.
From 1975 to 1982, she was employed at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit Youth Forestry Camp as a painting and art instructor and was instrumental in the rehabilitation of many intercity young men.
After retiring, Faith and her husband enjoyed traveling. They toured the United States and spent their 50th anniversary in Hawaii.
A self-taught artist she had painted hundreds of oil paintings that can be found in numerous homes and businesses around the country. She was well known for her work and had exhibited her paintings in several local art shows. Other hobbies she enjoyed were playing the piano and guitar, (also self-taught), Native American history, photography, collecting rock and fossil specimens, caring for her pets and photographing the native wildlife. She also utilized her creative and artistic talents to create one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends.
She is a member of the Centenary Methodist Church of Weatherly.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her daughter, Sally Dawn (Faust) Watts of Richfield, Utah; son, Robert W. Faust of Puyallup, Washington; a granddaughter, Lori, wife of David Peterson and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Mya.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jerry Watts.
Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First St., Weatherly, PA, Philip J. Jeffries, F.D. Supervisor where the family will receive friends on May 30, 2012, from 9:30 A.M. until time of service.
Funeral Services May 30, 2102 at 11 o'clock A.M., from the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255, Rev. Charles Engelhart to officiate.
Interment will be at the Union Cemetery, Weatherly.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
Born in Plymouth, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Stanley Wilkes and the late Armita (Usilton) Wilkes.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert C. Faust of Rockport.
Faith spent her early years at Scales Siding, near White Haven, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse. She later attended Ripples School, White Haven and graduated from Foster High School, Freeland in 1935.
During World War II, Faith lived in Wilkes-Barre and worked at an Atlantic Gas station and was made manager when her boss enlisted in the Navy. A society column at the time noted that she was the only woman servicing cars and pumping gas in the Wyoming Valley.
From 1975 to 1982, she was employed at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit Youth Forestry Camp as a painting and art instructor and was instrumental in the rehabilitation of many intercity young men.
After retiring, Faith and her husband enjoyed traveling. They toured the United States and spent their 50th anniversary in Hawaii.
A self-taught artist she had painted hundreds of oil paintings that can be found in numerous homes and businesses around the country. She was well known for her work and had exhibited her paintings in several local art shows. Other hobbies she enjoyed were playing the piano and guitar, (also self-taught), Native American history, photography, collecting rock and fossil specimens, caring for her pets and photographing the native wildlife. She also utilized her creative and artistic talents to create one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends.
She is a member of the Centenary Methodist Church of Weatherly.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her daughter, Sally Dawn (Faust) Watts of Richfield, Utah; son, Robert W. Faust of Puyallup, Washington; a granddaughter, Lori, wife of David Peterson and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Mya.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jerry Watts.
Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First St., Weatherly, PA, Philip J. Jeffries, F.D. Supervisor where the family will receive friends on May 30, 2012, from 9:30 A.M. until time of service.
Funeral Services May 30, 2102 at 11 o'clock A.M., from the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255, Rev. Charles Engelhart to officiate.
Interment will be at the Union Cemetery, Weatherly.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
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