Lives of Significance
Rooted in the Community, with Promise for the Future
A Passion for Devotion –
The Eppehimers, Wesley Enhanced Living
Pennypack Park
Residents
Over
70 years ago, George Eppehimer, living in the
Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia, met
and fell in love with Mabel, from Bridesburg.
George and Mabel were only 16 years old. George
knew then he wanted to become a pastor. He went
away to Albright College to earn his degree,
paying his way by washing dishes and writing
regularly to Mabel to keep their young love alive.
Mabel and George married in 1942 and had two sons. In the early years, the family moved frequently before settling at the 1400-member Mount Hope Methodist Church in Delaware County, where George served as pastor for more than two decades. He loved delivering each week’s sermon from the pulpit, while Mabel’s passion was her years of service as Sunday School superintendent, cherishing each moment she spent teaching children.
The two, who had always planned to return to their roots in Northeast Philadelphia upon retirement, moved to Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park ("The Manor") in 1986. Today, they continue to live in the same apartment – happily near family and friends, actively engaged in volunteering, busy completing crossword puzzles and reading, and taking care of each other. In their 20 years at "The Manor", George and Mabel agree that they have always enjoyed peace of mind – feeling safe and cared for as part of this community's family – and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Hard Work Always Pays Off – The Phillips, Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park Residents
When
Ann agreed to go on a blind date with a young man
from Boys’ High, she had no idea she’d spend the
next 64 years building a life with Richard
Phillips. Soon after their marriage, Richard
enlisted in the US Aircorps and served a
three-year tour overseas. Strong faith and a
positive outlook saw them through the first of
their challenges as a young couple. When Richard
safely returned home, they purchased their first
house in Northeast Philadelphia and settled down
to raising their two sons.
Richard worked diligently as a mechanic for 22 years, only to lose his entire pension when the company was sold. Despite their difficulties and disappointments, Richard and Ann persevered, relying on their faith and determination to see them through the hard times. Ultimately, Richard found employment at the Good-n-Plenty factory, where he worked for 14 years. This time he retained his retirement pension.
Throughout their lives, Ann and Richard have always found time to volunteer at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. It was only natural that when they decided it was time to move, they chose Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park, their “second home.” Today, the Phillipses continue to volunteer and support the lives of their neighbors. Their lives are chock-full of activity and laughter. After a life of hard work, perseverance, hope, and caring, the two look forward to the experiences that each new day brings.
Mabel and George married in 1942 and had two sons. In the early years, the family moved frequently before settling at the 1400-member Mount Hope Methodist Church in Delaware County, where George served as pastor for more than two decades. He loved delivering each week’s sermon from the pulpit, while Mabel’s passion was her years of service as Sunday School superintendent, cherishing each moment she spent teaching children.
The two, who had always planned to return to their roots in Northeast Philadelphia upon retirement, moved to Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park ("The Manor") in 1986. Today, they continue to live in the same apartment – happily near family and friends, actively engaged in volunteering, busy completing crossword puzzles and reading, and taking care of each other. In their 20 years at "The Manor", George and Mabel agree that they have always enjoyed peace of mind – feeling safe and cared for as part of this community's family – and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Hard Work Always Pays Off – The Phillips, Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park Residents
Richard worked diligently as a mechanic for 22 years, only to lose his entire pension when the company was sold. Despite their difficulties and disappointments, Richard and Ann persevered, relying on their faith and determination to see them through the hard times. Ultimately, Richard found employment at the Good-n-Plenty factory, where he worked for 14 years. This time he retained his retirement pension.
Throughout their lives, Ann and Richard have always found time to volunteer at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. It was only natural that when they decided it was time to move, they chose Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park, their “second home.” Today, the Phillipses continue to volunteer and support the lives of their neighbors. Their lives are chock-full of activity and laughter. After a life of hard work, perseverance, hope, and caring, the two look forward to the experiences that each new day brings.
