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Opal Howdyshell Obituary
BREMEN: Opal Maxine Howdyshell, 90, of Bremen, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 14, 2011. She was born January 31, 1921, in Hocking County Ohio, the daughter of Clarence and Elista (Poling) Carpenter. She was a graduate of Logan High School Class of 1939.
Opal was a long time member of Salem United Brethren Church and active in the Women's Missionary Fellowship. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Howdyshell; daughter Carol Wilkins; two sisters and one brother.
She is survived by two sons, Larry (Judy) Howdyshell, Darwin (Laura) Howdyshell; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend Paul Elkins.
Friends may visit with the family, Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 2-5p.m. at the Morgan Funeral Home, 124 Fort St. Bremen, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00a.m. in the funeral home with Jim Johnston and Pastor Joe Leighton officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Opal's memory to FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Road Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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Marla Goldsberry (Roush)
July 26, 2011
Dear Howdyshell Family, I just recently learned of the passing of a dear friend, Opal. I, at one time, lived on Old Rushville Road and attended church at Salem Chapel. I had, on occasion, taken Opal to church and trips to Lancaster. I have fond memories of Opal and her zucinni bread. She was always insisting her friends accept $1 as payment for driving her places. I'm sure God has a special asssignment for her in heaven.
travis turner
July 20, 2011
Sorry for your loss Darwin. Your family will be in my prayers.
rose shaver
July 20, 2011
LARRY & JUDY, Sorry for your lost. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Tom Rice & Rose Shaver
melody young and debbie brown
July 20, 2011
larry and judy, sorry for your loss of such a special person. sorry we missed the services, we were out of town. please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Donna Pierce
July 18, 2011
You all have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I have many great memories with my A.Opal that I'll treasure a lifetime. And one day we'll meet again never to be part again. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral my thoughts and prayers have been with you.
Linda (Gordon) Fox
July 17, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 17, 2011
Sorry for your loss Larry and Darwin. She was a great lady.
Dennis Lockhart
July 17, 2011
Sorry for your loss Larry and Darwin. She was a great lady.
Dave & Brenda Pinkstock
July 16, 2011
We would like to say we are sorry for your lose.. Dave and I have you in our thoughts and prays for the whole family.
Dave & Brenda Pinkstock
Brad Winland
July 16, 2011
Larry and Darwin,
I am very sorry for your lose. Opal was a treasure, she had to be, putting up with us in our younger years. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family's.
Brad Winland
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