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Vera Wise Obituary
She was born March 4, 1920 to Otto and Cora Johnson in Rinard Mills, Ohio and graduated from Bloomfield High School. A resident of Canal Fulton, Ohio for over 60 years, she was employed by Healthhaven Rest Home as an LPN for 18 years. Vera was an active and faithful member of over 50 years of the Daughters of America, a member of the Northwest Stark Senior Center and Legacy Christian Church. She enjoyed her flower gardens and baking cookies for everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; one sister; foster child, Bobbie Morgan; and husbands, John Riggs (1975) and Claude Wise (1989); daughter-in-law, Kathy Riggs (2010). She is survived by four children, Dwight (Sandy) Riggs of Marietta, Ohio, Ron Riggs of Lakeland, Florida, Helen (Duane) Weygandt of Canal Fulton, Ohio and Karen (Robert) Bennett of Brandon, Florida; eight grandchildren, Dianna Ross, Rhonda Grantham, Rachael Short, Robin Lopez, Rebecca Hamilton, Melissa Smith, Michael Riggs and Jeffrey Weygandt; eleven great-grandchildren, Kara and Michael Ross, Tyler and Taylor Grantham, Spencer Short, Emily, Ashley and Katherine Lopez, Luke and Lily Hamilton and Wesley Weygandt. Her smiling face and great sense of humor will be missed by all.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Gaslite Villa for the loving and compassionate care that they provided on a daily basis and Mercy Hospice who made her comfortable on her final journey. Thanks also to the faithful friends and prayer partners at the Clinton Church of Christ/Legacy Christian.
Funeral Services will be held THURSDAY 11 a.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rte.93) Canal Fulton with Rev. Rod Grabski officiating and burial in Canal Fulton Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home WEDNESDAY 6 to 8 p.m. and where a D of A Service will be held Wednesday 5:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Legacy Christian Church, P.O. Box 253, Clinton, OH 44216; or Mercy Hospice, 7568 Whipple Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720. Swigart-Easterling,
330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Mary Ellen POitz
July 27, 2011
Helen,Sorry to hear of your mother's passing but we know she is in a better place. I know it is hard to let go but the Lord will help you. Love and prayers
Susan Hall
July 26, 2011
Melissa, Brad, Dwight, Sandy & Michael, so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure she was a special person, she raised all of you. Love ya Susan & Alan
Fred Lopez
July 26, 2011
I will always remember how kind and sweet Grandma was to me and my family. She was a great listener and seemed interested in what I had to say in all our conversations. I appreciated her sense of humor and sincerity. She was a lady who loved her family and friends and never comprimised her faith. I will hold on to the memory of her the rest of my days until I see her again. I Peter 1:3-4.
July 26, 2011
Helen and Jeff: So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. She was a very special lady and will be missed. May God comfort you in your sorrow.
Sue, Chad and Scott Everhart
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July 26, 2011
Vera I will always remember the fun times we had in D of A. You were a true friend and companion. Ruth A. Zengler
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