Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home holds Remembrance Tree Ceremony {December 11, 2013}
The Tree of Remembrance lighting service was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. The trees held approximately 50 ornaments with the names of those who passed away in 20132, as well as the names of loved ones that were requested by people in the community.Twenty-nine people attended the lighting ceremony, which featured a short service by Funeral Directors Deana R. Turner and Larry Bliss, Funeral Intern, Courtney Shirey. The crowd was also treated to Christmas carols performed by the Union High School Choral Ensemble. The ensemble was led by Mr. David Gibson and the students participating were Beau Rankin, Billy Vanderbilt, Casey Confer, Leah Milliron, Danara Hawk, Tanya Banks and Kassie McGarrity.
Families and friends were given the chance of honoring their loved ones by placing their ornaments on the tree. The trees will be up until Thursday, January 2, and anyone wanting to pay his or her respects is welcome to stop by.