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2017
D. Eloise Freeman, 85, of rural Columbia City, died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
She was born June 5, 1931 in Columbia City, a daughter of Herschel "Joe" and Clara Belle (Reider) Jones. A lifelong Columbia City resident, she graduated from Columbia City High School in 1949. She also graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and was honored by her classmates by being chosen "Ideal Nurse."
On June 27, 1954, she was united in marriage to Alvin Frederick Freeman. They made their home in Columbia City until 1981 when they moved to their farm in Columbia Township. Following Mr. Freeman's death Nov. 19, 2014, Eloise made their Loon Lake summer home her residence.
She worked for Drs. Warren Niccum, Jules Heritier, John Vogel and John Wilson. She retired from the Whitley County Health Department and volunteered at the Whitley County Senior Center.
She enjoyed reading, making baby blankets, knitting and people. Eloise was a member of Delta Theta Tau for more than 60 years and Old Bats in Red Hats.
Surviving relatives include four children, Susan Lawless, of Fort Wayne, Sharon (Randy) Zumbrun, Scott (Rhonda) Freeman and Sheila Freeman, all of Columbia City; six grandchildren, Marah Trimmer, Ty Gamble, Alexandra (Sean) Yorko, Ryan Zumbrun, Katie Grimble and Brad (Stephanie) Zumbrun; 10 great-grandchildren, Madalon Zumbrun, Aiden Grimble, Teegan Trimmer, Sutton Yorko, Grayson Trimmer, Kale Grimble, Henry Zumbrun, Sam Zumbrun, Natalie Zumbrun and Vallyn Yorko; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry (Pat) Jones, of Columbia City; and multiple nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis, Harold and Lee Jones; and a sister, Carroll Dean Reimer.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be in South Park Annex Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a Delt twilight service at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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