Isaac “Ike” Borland, Sr., 88, of Warren, PA., died peacefully
Thursday morning, January 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Allegheny
Health Network, Erie, PA. He was born February 18, 1929 in
Warren, PA., to the late Samuel and Lottie Schoebey Borland.
Ike was a lifelong Warren resident and employed for 35 years,
with the Warren State Hospital, working in the maintenance and
grounds departments. He was a 20 year 4H leader. He was an
avid woodworker and enjoyed working in his shop. He especially
enjoyed attending Air Force Reunions.
He was a very proud and honored veteran, serving with the
Brown Shoe Air Force, as a Staff Sergeant, serving in Germany
during the Korean War.
Ike is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Ellen Louise Riche
Borland whom he married October 30, 1953 in Warren, PA., 6
Children – Isaac “Ike” Borland, Jr. and wife, Susan, Sam Borland
and wife, Chris all of Warren, PA., Vivian Sanford and husband,
Paul of Youngsville, PA., John Borland wife, Rebecca of Vale,
N.C., Richard M. Borland wife, Sandy of Tidioute, PA., Lottie
Wood and husband, Joseph of Franklin, Il., 17 Grandchildren, 16
Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin daughter, Valerie
Borland, 1 Brother – Samuel Borland.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:00
A.M. until 12:00 Noon when a funeral and committal service will
be conducted by Rev. Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of the Rouse
Warren County Home, officiating. Full military honors will
follow the funeral service by members of the Sheffield/Clarendon
V.F.W. Funeral Honor Guard and the U.S. Air Force. Interment
will be in Weiler Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials
may do so through Disabled American Veterans 75 Warren
Company, 116 Redwood Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail
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Dear Aunt Mary and all the family: We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Ike (though to me he will always be simply Uncle B). We knew he was having difficulties, and so we’re glad to hear that his passing at the end was peaceful. It was always fun to see Uncle B’s comments online, and I can’t help but wonder who will keep the family genealogy now. It’s striking how the two brothers (Ike and Sam) matched with each other, both passing at 88 years and within only a few days of each other on the calendar. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you concerning your loss. Uncle B was a great husband, dad, grandpa and uncle, and he will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Hello to the Borland Family,
I have good memories of your whole family being in 4-H in the 1970’s. Your father and mom were dedicated to helping your and other youth to learn life skills while having fun.
My thoughts are with you in the passing of your Dad. May good memories always be with you.
Phyllis Wright
Retired Warren Extension/4-H educator,
and almost a neighbor!
To my sister Mary Ellen and my niece’s and nephew’s, I am truly sorry I can not be at the funeral with you to pay my respects to my only brother-in-law from whom I learned a great deal.He will always be in my memory.
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Borland family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8. We want to trust in Jehovah’ promise of the resurrection hope. jw.org
I never knew Ike Sr., but I had the pleasure of going to school with Ike Jr. and getting to know Sam through Chris, my cousin. They are “salt of the earth people” and now I know where they got it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.