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Ralph Deem Obituary
A resident of Barberton, he was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Ed was a Golden Glove Boxer and enjoyed music and playing his guitar.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Virginia; son, Edward; brother, Roger; he is survived by wife, Joyce; sons, Gregory and Matthew; daughter, Amy; grandchildren, Gregory, Chelsea, Matthew, Brandon, Preston, Michael, Jade and Little Eddie; brothers, Harold (Vicki), George Ray; sisters, Virginia Alice (Ralph) Jenkins, Norma Terry; sister-in-law, Jerrie Maag; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Ed will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, 8 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Avenue, Barberton 44203, with Pastor Mary Brown officiating. Calling hours Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 8 p.m. Burial will take place at Pine Bluff Cemetery in Shinnston, W. Virginia on Saturday.
(Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330-745-3161)
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Deem
amy deem
October 22, 2010
I cant believe its going to be a year since you left us....My heart drops everytime I think about your last day that me and mom spent with you. We love you dad and dont worry about us, we have our angels watching over us
Joyce Deem
August 14, 2010
Dear Husband,I've known you since I was fourteen,you will always be in my heart. Go get your reward that God has for you. Love and Peace, Joyce
me, matt and dad
Amy Deem
May 7, 2010
WE love you dad so much and miss you terribly : (
amy deem
April 6, 2010
There is not a day that goes by that we do not think of you dad...It has been 5 months since you left us and the shock is still there, mourning a parent is the hardest thing to go through because part of who I am is no longer present.
amy deem
February 3, 2010
The days grow more difficult and easier at the same time. Things are not the same without you dad we love you and miss you so much
AMY DEEM
December 11, 2009
I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE MY DAD IS NO LONGER HERE. YO ME SIENTO INCOMPLETO, I LOVE YOU DAD R.I.P
Bill Broyles
December 7, 2009
I remember Ralph playing catch with me in his yard to prepare me for the upcoming baseball season, he was my coach, and my friend. He was a great father, and a great friend to everyone he knew. The world is less without him in it. Joyce, Greg, Amy, and Matt, I am so sorry for your loss.
Shana Jenkins
November 9, 2009
I am deeply Sorry of the loss of your father, husband, Uncle, brother. May you be able to cherish all the great memories and your heart be filled with love and peace knowing that one day you will see Ed again in heaven. No matter the distance he is always there with you everyday in your heart!! My prayers are with you now and always!
November 5, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you as you make the long trip to his final resting place. May he finally rest in peace.
David and Kathy Headrick
Kelley Muckleroy
November 5, 2009
My dearest Amy,
You have had so many trials in your life. Please know that I will never forget you and you will always have a special place in my heart. If I had found out sooner about your dad I would have been there. Please give my condolences to your mom and brothers.
Evangelist Taylor
November 5, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Adams-Steffen
November 5, 2009
I am sorry to hear about your lost I remember all of the time we had living next door to each other on manchester rd. I remember your dad hanging out and taking matt and travis fishing one day. My prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow but remember he is in a better place than we are right now.
Rachel Adams-Steffen
Joanne McInerney
November 5, 2009
In the short time I knew Ed, I found him to be a very nice & funny guy. He so reminded me of the guys from ZZ Top with his long beard! Dan and I will miss you Ed!! Guess we won't be opening that garage together...but I know God has a place for you up in heaven; You'll be the chief mechanic up there above.
To Joyce - I love you my sister; you are in my heart & my prayers. The Lord is walking right beside you giving you strength.
To Amy, Matt & Greg - please be there for each other; strength is in numbers. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. May you find comfort in the strength of the Lord. I will always be here for you all no matter what differences may happen.
Tammy Russell aka Sandmann
November 5, 2009
Joyce,Amy,Matt, Greg
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a really nice guy. I remember him from when you lived on 6th and me on 5th. My heart and prayers go out to all of you. If I can do anything let me know.
Michelle Bennett
November 4, 2009
Dear Joyce, Amy, Matt, Greg, and the entire family,
I am so sorry for the loss of a husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, while love leaves a memory no one can steal. I pray as each day passes you are able deal with his absence a little be easier as time goes by. We both know that it is very hard to ever completely heal from a loss so "close" to...to your heart. Your lives are now changed, never to be the same. So hold tight to all the memories you have of times shared, from the shortest to the longest as each and every moment will sustain you all until you meet again. Please let us know if there is anything that you might need.
With All of our love and prayers,
Michelle and Marvin Bennett,
Nathaniel and Ethel J. Williams
For You Amy:
"If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,I'd walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again."
Love Always,
Michelle
Michelle Mesher
November 4, 2009
I pray God comforts all of you in this time of grief. So sorry too see he passed.I remember when I hung out with Amy in high school and I went over to her house he was a really nice guy and was very funny! Amy and the whole Deem family your in my prayers in thoughts!
Lamont Johnson
November 4, 2009
Amy, sorry for the lost! Stay strong... Dr. L. Johnson, Dallas, TX
tim terry
November 4, 2009
to one of the nicest uncles ever I will always cheerish all our memories we had together and will miss you to death love you and rip
WENDY BURNS
November 4, 2009
JOYCE, AMY , MATT, AND GREG, MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW ! KNOW NOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE.. KEEP THE WHITE LIGHT OF JESUS APON YOU AND HIS SPIRT WILL LIVE FOREVER AND ALWAYS! "RIP" MUCH LOVE TO ALL OF THE DEEM FAMILY! WENDY BURNS, AND CHAD MOOK
Ray Deem
November 4, 2009
Ed, I love you so much and I will miss my best friend in life.
Laura Bane
November 4, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sherry Fidler
November 4, 2009
The only memories I have of Ed are very fond ones. In life, he was an exceptional man. He always treated me with respect despite any issues I had with other members of his family.
Joyce, his wife, told me one day that she thought the best man in the family, was Roger - who passed too soon. I told her that she had the best man in the family. And still believe it to this day.
When I ran into Norma at JC's Place on Monday, I couldn't totally understand what she was trying to tell me only that there had been a death in her family.
In all of these years, I have known Ed - I never knew that he had been named after his dad. I always thought his name was Ed.
I know that Joyce, his wife, and his children, Amy, Greg, and Matt will undoubtedly miss his presence in their lives. I only pray that they will dwell on the good times plus the many adventures that they had with him. I know I will.
Vicky Lehman - Goebel
November 4, 2009
Joyce, Greg, Matt & Amy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lisa Heaton Neeley
November 4, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. I wish I could be there with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you feel God's peace and comfort.
Becky Thomas
November 4, 2009
Greg, Matt, Amy & family
I know how hard it must be for you at this time with the lost of your dad. But know one thing God felt that he needed him more then anyone else. He will always be with you in your heart and memories.
Deborah Helms
November 4, 2009
I am so sorry Amy. I just found out. I'm glad you got to spend lots of time with him ~ what better way then to be surrounded by family and those that love you...My prayers are with you...
Amy Weyrick
November 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 4, 2009
WALTER T.K. JENKINS AND WIFE SANDRA JENKINS, WALTER JENKINS AND WIFE NANCY JENKINS
Heather Garrett (mercer)
November 4, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Amy Deem
November 4, 2009
I cannot believe that my father is not here any longer, we will miss everything about him. His presence still lingers and we still feel the love he had for all of us.
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