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Judith Thatcher Obituary
Marion - Judith K. (Castanien) Thatcher, 79, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born on August 1, 1940 to the late Paul and Ruth (Blazer) Castanien, the last of nine children.
Judy graduated from Harding High School in 1959. She met the love of her life, William Thatcher, while they were in high school, and they were married on September 30, 1961. Together they raised two wonderful sons, Jeffrey and Larry Thatcher. Bill preceded her in death, exactly two years before her on May 19, 2018.
Judy worked at many places during her life, including Dekalb and Head Start. She loved riding horses in her younger years, and enjoyed playing poker and pool, especially at The Marion Senior Center, where she spent much of her time after retirement.
Judy is survived by her sons, Jeff, Marion, Ohio, daughter-in-law, Amy, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and their daughter Caitlyn; and Larry (Esther) and their children Adam and Megan, of Coventry, Rhode Island. She also leaves behind 2 brothers, William Castanien and Frank Castanien, and a sister, Eleanor Seidell. She was preceded in death by sisters Virginia Retterer, Janet Swisher, Marjorie Castanien, and Jean Schertzer, and brother Richard Castanien.
According to Judy's wishes, a graveside service will be held at a later date at Chapel Heights Memorial Garden.
Family and friends may make donations in Judy's name to the Marion Senior Center at 2375 Harding Hwy E, Marion, OH 43302 or to the Alzheimer's Association - Central Ohio Chapter at 1379 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
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John Pfeiffer
July 9, 2020
She loved her sons and loved watching them play sports. I remember her being at every Ridgedale High School sporting event for many years. Rest in Peace.
Mary Merchant Gruber
May 25, 2020
Judy and Bill were inseparable. Both classmates in our Harding, Class of 1959, the waltzed through life together spreading kindness and gentleness to everyone lucky enough to know them. Wonderful people.
Tina Swartz
May 25, 2020
Jeff and Larry,
Your mother was a wonderful woman. She got me started in 4-H, then I worked with her at DeKalb as a teen. She was always a very nice person to me and I remember her as a hard-worker. I am sorry for your loss and pray for your you to have peace during this grief journey.
Melissa Marks
May 23, 2020
Jeff and Larry,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely,
Melissa "Mo" Marks
RHS Class of '85
Jimmy Jones
May 22, 2020
My deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow.
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss.
Jeff and Larry; I still hold fond memories of your Mom and Dad taking us fishing, bowling with the 4H group, and really just enjoying life and what it provided.
My father still talks about Bill and how he was the strongest guy on the wrestling team.
God bless and may he keep you and your family in his tender care.
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