Julius Goslin

Obituary of Julius GoslinJ. Pepper Goslin, Sr. of Ocala, Florida, joined his wife of 46 years, Laura T. Goslin, in death on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the age of 88. Pepper was an avid traveller and community member all his life, serving for almost 40 years in Rotary International and many civic functions. He volunteered as a mentor to young children in the local public elementary school and served as a commissioner in Marple Township, Pennsylvania for two terms.Pepper was known for his easy going demeanor and his unique ability to reach out and make friends wherever he went. He clearly demonstrated this quality when he decided to travel around the world at 80 years of age, buying "a one way ticket from Ocala, Florida to Ocala, Florida," as he would say. He considered this trip an adventure in friendship and often recalled with pleasure the hundreds of friends across the globe and the unique experiences he enjoyed, both on that trip and throughout his life.Full of wit and humor, Pepper was always bringing cheer and laughter to others. He often spoke of his many adventures and excursions in the wilds of Idaho and favored destinations out West. He had many funny stories of his years growing up during the Great Depression with his family, which included his parents Tina and Pop and his brothers Jack, Karl and Tony.When World War II began, Pepper and his brothers all promptly enlisted and Pepper entered the U.S. Army and became a member of the Air Corps. Pepper was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.Pepper is survived by two of his brothers John T. Goslin, Jr. and Karl Goslin as well as his son, J. Pepper Goslin, Jr., 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandsons. Pepper was expecting his first great granddaughter any day.Playing with his great grandsons was one of his great joys during the past 8 years.Memorial services honoring J. Pepper Goslin Sr. will be held as follows: Ocala, Florida on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Joy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7045 S.W. 83rd Place, Ocala, FL 34476, Tel: 352-854-4509, http://www.joyocala.org/ directed by Sr. Pastor Rev. Edward L. Holloway.Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Willow Valley Retirement Communities, Manor Campus, Picnic Pavilion, overlooking pond, enter Campus at intersection of Locust Lane and Willow Valley Square, Willow Street, PA 17584, Tel: 717-464-5478, http://www.willowvalleyretirement.com/c53/Manor-Campus--Lancaster-Pennsylvania.htm?CFID=1442684&CFTOKEN=17228621 held by the family, outdoors.Donations in J. Pepper Goslin, Sr.'s memory can be sent to: The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60693, with the memo, "J. Pepper Goslin, Sr. memorial" or online at:http://www.rotary.org/en/Contribute/WaysToGive/memorial_tribute_gifts/Pages/ridefault.aspxFor further information contact J. Pepper Goslin, Jr. at 64 Snyder Hollow Road, New Providence, PA 17560-9792, 717-575-7492, jpgoslin02@gmail.com

Julius Goslin

December 31, 1969 - March 11, 2011