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Meredith Ware-Rookstool Obituary

WARE-ROOKSTOOL,

Meredith Ann

70, passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Meredith was born on October 24, 1950, in Montgomery County, OH, to the late Murray and Myriam Stoltz Ware. She

enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her family and friends. Meredith also loved working in her flower garden.

Meredith is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ron Rookstool; sons, Robert Rookstool (Stephanie McCaslin) and Christopher Schwab; granddaughter, Mia; brothers, Marc Ware (Sharon) and Matthew Ware (Cheryl); and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Waynesville Rotary Backpack Program at 44 Cupp Lane, Waynesville, NC 28786.

A message of comfort may be left for the family and an online guest registry may be signed at


www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 8, 2021.

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Ron Rookstool

February 14, 2023

We would have been celebrating our 42 Anniversary next month. I still miss her and always will. I know she is in a better place.

Ron Rookstool

September 8, 2021

40 years together that will leave many fond memories. I will miss her.

Connie McCarroll

September 8, 2021

Ron and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by your happy memories.

Garrett Funeral Home

September 8, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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