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A. O'Keefe Obituary

O'KEEFE A. Evelyn O'Keefe. The light of our lives, our beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and best friend, who was loved by all who knew her, A. Evelyn O'Keefe, 91 years of age, passed away July 27 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Evelyn was born June 30, 1918 to Alta and Elmer Hughes. She graduated from North High School in 1936. Her husband, Maurice and son, Gary preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Michael, Terry and Pam; daughter-in-law, Judy; grandchildren, Gina and Kelly Salvatore, Katie and Kyle O'Keefe, Kourtney Dewald; great- granddaughter, Khloe Dewald; sister, Jackie Lowrey; and sister-in- law, Jeanette Hughes. She was employed by Stouffer's University Inn and the Columbus City Attorney's office. Her passion for the Buckeyes, Tiger Woods, and life, in general, will be sadly missed. A heartfelt thank you to Gina, Tim, and Lafayette and all of the members of the Avia family for their love and friendship and to Dublin Methodist for their exemplary care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Evelyn's honor to the Ohio State School for the Blind PTSO, 5220 N. High St., Columbus 43214 to support the band's Rose Bowl performance. A celebration, in Evelyn's honor, will be held Wednesday, August 5th at the O. R. WOODYARD NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd. Family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Guests are asked to share a remembrance at the service from 7-7:30 p.m.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2009.

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Sandi Bartley Hess

August 4, 2009

Dear Terry and famuily: My deepest sympathy in your tragic loss. I knew your awesome and precious Mom when she worked in the City Attorney's Office and I worked next door in the Mayor's Office. We loved walking down to Lazarus and having lunch. She was difficult to keep up with! After her stroke I visited her in the nursing home and she was as pretty and sweet as ever. I pray your pain is quickly replaced by all the beautiful memories she left you. I'm the Sandi that you were so nice to while building my Linworth Village home.

Genie Maxwell

August 4, 2009

When my late husband (Bill Maxwell) was with Stouffer's Evelyn was a key person. I remember what a gracious lady she was. You have my most sincere sympathies.

Genie Maxwell

August 4, 2009

Evelyn was receptionist when I moved from the prosecutor's office to the civil division of the City Attorney's office in 1986. She was a lovely lady. I know her family will miss her and her cheerfulness. Eileen Pruett

Tim Galvin

August 2, 2009

I delivered the Columbus Dispatch to Mrs O'Keefe 40+ years ago. She was the kindest, most gentile woman and always made me feel special. My heart and prayers go out to the O'Keefe family in this difficult time. May the peace of Christ be with all of you.

Marsha Heimlich

August 2, 2009

Evelyn came into my life when she became the receptionist at the Columbus City Attorney's Office. We became very good friends. I got married in 1995 and then my husband also became a good friend to Evelyn. We lived very close to her in northwest Columbus. I retired 1995, but kept in very close touch with Evelyn all these years. We moved to Minnesota to be near my daughter and family, but whenever we traveled back to Ohio to visit friends and relatives, we always went to see Evelyn. The last time we visited with her was May 2009. We are so glad we got to see her at that time. She will be missed by so very many.

We know that I Thessalonians 4:13-18 gives us great comfort at this time.

Marsha and Harry Heimlich
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

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