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1920
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Christine Nethers Obituary
Born November 21, 1920 in Hanover Township of Licking County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Thomas and Pearl B. (Bolen) Wickham and was a 1938 graduate of Toboso High School. Chris was a homemaker in her early years and later worked for dentists, Dr. Bondy and Dr. Freytag of Newark and Dr. Rousch of Granville. She was a member of Toboso United Methodist Church where she played the piano for the choir. She was also the pianist for the Hanover Chapter of the Eastern Star where she was a life-time member. Chris was the founder of the Elks Ladies Auxiliary and the Lucky Doe Club and was very active member. She enjoyed music and dancing and she and her husband, Bill, attended many dances with "special couples" Gerald and Betty Mills and Bob and Jean Francis. She and Bill had many fond memories of the great people they met while Bill was President of the Ohio Elks Association. They also had many special times in Arizona with family and friends, Wayne and Virginia Varner.
Surviving are three daughters, Connie McCullough of Florida, Deanna (Ed) Bradley and Billie Bush, both of Toboso; eight grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and twenty-two great great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Leonard "Bill" Nethers whom she married January 24, 1939 and who died November 20, 2003; two half sisters, Dorothy Rector Handley and Elogene Wickham Matson and one great grandson.
There will be no calling hours.
Graveside funeral services for family and friends will be 11:00am Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Hanover Cemetery with Pastor Dean Cole officiating. Following the service, there will be a celebration of life with piano music and a lunch at the Toboso United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 or to Toboso United Methodist Church.
Memories and Condolences
for Christine Nethers
Marty Cartnal
October 17, 2017
We had great times at the pond in the
1950's. I loved going there. Chris and
Bill were great friends.
Rick/Dixie McManus
October 16, 2017
It Was A very Special Service..For A Very Special Lady May The Lord Give You Peace and Comfort. She reminded me so much ..like her Mother.. Much Love
Teresa Holman (Robinson)
October 14, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Many great memories of Chris (and Bill) while I was growing up. May she Rest In Peace.
Linda Gause
October 13, 2017
R.I.P. Christine
Cheryl Foster
October 13, 2017
Deepest sympathies to Chris' entire family.
October 13, 2017
Nethers Family,
So sad to learn of your loss. It's been many years since I last saw you or Christine but you are not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Christine.
Jimmy Mathews
Bluffton, SC
Dan and Janet Doyle
October 12, 2017
Dear Family, Sorry to hear of your loss may God give you the strength and comfort needed at this time. Our deepest sympathy and fond memories.
Mrs. Gause
October 12, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy
Larry & Kathy Wise
October 12, 2017
"Remembering with you, the life of someone so dear." We loved her many Elk stories and experiences, she exemplified the meaning of Elks Care - Elks Share
Marsha Staggers
October 12, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
MaryNan Vogel
October 12, 2017
Dear Friends, Your mother was a special lady and will be missed by so many. We are thinking of you all with love and prayers. Jim and Mary Nan Vogel.
Ron Priest
October 12, 2017
I am sorry to hear about loss. She was a great lady. I know he memories will help and she is with Bill again.
October 11, 2017
Deepest sympathy and prayers on the passing of your mother, grandmother, and friend to many. May Chris's assurance of her salvation comfort you during this time. Chaplain Nathan Nordine
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