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JOHN "JIM" M. MABE, 83, of Fort Wayne, died on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. Born in Greenville, Tenn, he was the son of the late Earl and Pauline Mabe and stepmother, Hilma Mabe after his mother's death. The Army veteran was a member of American Legion Post 47. He retired from Tokheim in 1992, after 37 years of service. He was a hard worker through life and in retirement; he loved to garden and pass out tomatoes to everybody. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Susie Mabe; sons, James (Susan) Mabe and Jason Mabe, both of Fort Wayne; daughters, Lorena Mabe of Monroeville, Jeanette (Scott) Schmidt of Hoagland, Jonna Sorrell, and Denise (Dave) Conner, both of Fort Wayne; brother, WM.G. (Shirley) Mabe; sister, Fannie Kate King; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Mabe. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. He will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to the American Heart Association or Diabetes Association. www.covingtonmemorial.com
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We still find it difficult to believe that Jim is gone. We ache for you all and will also miss him deeply. Love to all.
The Halls
Chris hall
September 11, 2013
I worked with John at Tokheim. He was always quiet and a very industrialist worker
May Jehovah God keep you all in his loving care.
Margaret Belcher
September 3, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cheryl Ganas
September 3, 2013
I met John Mabe in 1985, while I was still on active Duty in the Army. He became my father-in-law and my friend. Often during those few years of the remainder of the 1980s, and after he had gotten off working 3rd shift at Tokheim, he would bring me to McDonalds for a fish sandwich.
I enjoyed much of the time I spent with him and had the occasional to reminisce privately about the man that I knew as I did some work on my basement. It was particular pertinent as I learned from John that kerosene was a good solvent for paints, stains, and polyurethane -- a necessary lesson for the task at hand. And as I worked I remembered other times we shared together. I remembered when Denise drove through a fence, damaging the front of the car, and that I enjoyed helping him replace the entire front.
Seeing John Mabe take on jobs that would have seemed too large and too daunting, but take them on slowly and methodically, gave me the awareness of what I could accomplish, and the confidence to take on otherwise overwhelming tasks.
The last time I saw John was during an impromptu visit in 2010. He greet me with a smile and seemed genuinely disappointed when I had to leave. He was, to me, a mentor and a friend, who would more often greet any circumstance with a smile than a frown and he will be missed.
Sam Sorrrll
September 1, 2013
Your family is in are prayers .
Kirby & Michele Morris
August 31, 2013
Your family is in are prayers .
Kirby & Michele Morris
August 31, 2013
We are so very sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's Passing. We pray God wraps you all in his loving arms and eases your sorrow. Sending our love from California. Bob & Barbara (Bolin) Fogle
Barbara Fogle
August 31, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. We are thinking of you and praying that God brings you all comfort. Love to you all from California. Bob & Barbara (Bolin) Fogle
Barbara Fogle
August 31, 2013
Great man! I sure will miss him!
Greg Marlow
August 31, 2013
Sheila Marlow
August 31, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 31, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, Jeanette. We're thinking of you!
Henry, Sara, Lily & Navy
August 31, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this sad time. In my thoughts and prayers.
Billie McCorkle
August 31, 2013
I'm very sad to hear about Jim. Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers to you. Hugs to all.
Angie Christ-Zemunski and family
August 31, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I am out of town and won't be able to come to the viewing, but please know that I am thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathy to you all. Love, Linda Christ
August 31, 2013
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