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Ann Bedenbaugh Obituary

WEST COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Ann Howser Bedenbaugh, 69, will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012, at Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2012, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.

Mrs. Bedenbaugh, wife of Larry Bedenbaugh, died Saturday, February 25, 2012. Born on January 22, 1943 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Paul Ernest Howser and Ellen Cannon Howser Jarvis. She was a graduate of the University of South Carolina majoring in psychology. Mrs. Bedenbaugh worked briefly at the S.C. Department of Mental Health and retired from Dunbar Funeral Home as an Administrative Assistant with 21 years of service. She was a member of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church and formerly a member of Reformation Lutheran and Saint Andrews Lutheran.

In addition to her husband of West Columbia, she is survived by daughters, Kim (Brad) Pittman of Fort Mill, Shannon (Corey) Dukes of West Columbia; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Kristen Pittman; brother, Rick Howser of Chapin; and nephew, Trevor Howser.

Memorials may be made to Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, 1000 B Avenue, West Columbia SC 29169 or Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Attn: Gift Management Service, Suite 250, Dallas TX 75244-6125.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State on Feb. 26, 2012.

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Debbie Baggett Zimmermann

February 27, 2012

Larry, Sorry for your loss. My prayers
are with you and your family.

Katherine Carter Bean

February 27, 2012

Ann was a Columbia High classmate of mine. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers to her family and close friends.

February 27, 2012

Larry and Kim,So very sorry to hear of your loss, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Terry and Susan Backman

Mary Denham

February 27, 2012

Dear Larry, I am truly saddened to hear of Ann's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary C. Denham, fellow CHS classmate.

Linda Kay Shealy

February 27, 2012

Classmates with Columbia High School graduating class of 1961, extend our thoughts and prayers to Ann's family.

Leila Bryant

February 27, 2012

Larry and family, I am sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the memories of Ann. May God bless and keep you strong in this difficult time.

Billy & Val Sligh

February 26, 2012

Larry and family, we are truly sorry to hear of Anns passing. Ann will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. May God bless you all and keep you strong during your time of grief.

Eddie Baggett

February 26, 2012

Larry, I am sorry to learn of your loss. Let me know if I can help.

Grady & Lynn Slice

February 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Andrea and Mike Pittman

February 26, 2012

Kim and Brad, I know how difficult it is losing Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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