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Carol Seaver Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Marjorie Balcom of Milan, Ohio and brother, Eric Balcom. Survived by the husband she had loved for 56 years, James W. Seaver, Sr.; her children, Jill (David) Heffernan, Joyce (Barry) Barbas, Jackie, and James (Tracy) Seaver, Jr.; grandchildren, Cameron and Craig Fruth, Stanton and Allison Barbas, Jimmy, Dallas, and Makayla Seaver. Also, she is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Glenn) Seaver, Deborah (Dick) Warr; sister-in-law, Lois Seaver; along with nieces, and nephews.
Carol faithfully served her Creator, Jehovah, for 60 years as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She had many talents, among them were poetry, art, crochet, and was widely known for her apple pie. However, when asked, she would say that her favorite activity was learning about and teaching others the truths of God's Word the Bible. Born in Milan Ohio, she was always proud to share that she was the 4th cousin of Thomas Edison.
A memorial service will be conducted by Paul Descutner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 3924 Oneida St, Stow. Friends can visit with the family prior to the service from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A private burial will take place at a future date in Milan Ohio.
Carol requested that her poem be attached:
I am asleep beneath the ground, I have no thought going round.
I died because of Adam's sin, Just as all his other kin.
God didn't snatch me as a thief, He never would cause so much grief.
Satan's the one we need to blame, To say God does this is such a shame.
In loving memory, God holds me dear, I simply have no more to fear.
After this world, a new one will come, During Jesus Christ's millennium.
In the Bible is where it's said
I am the soul that now is dead.
But I'm not lost, I'll live again Through resurrection by Jehovah through Jesus.
Amen
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol Seaver
Nancy Holliday
December 20, 2020
Dear soul loved so much. A very good sense of humor and giving Christian Sister.
Sally & Larry Weimer
December 30, 2011
Carol's poem is so special. It reminds us of the truth we all hold dear -- that our God, Jehovah, will one day, through his Son, empty the graves. What a joy to greet our dear ones. We grieve with you, but we look forward to rejoicing with you when our loved ones come forth!
Sally and Larry Weimer
(Peg and Jerry's cousins)
Sue Balcom
December 29, 2011
I will always remember Carol, as she was when I first saw her with her little ones in the Kingdom Hall. I always wanted to have children like hers, and in truth, I eventually did, and by her brother at that! I was truly saddened to hear about our loss of her but someone else's gain.
Rest in Peace, Carol. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Your Sister-in-Law, Sue Balcom
Scott (and Sheri) Muehleisen
December 28, 2011
Carol will always be one of my "grandmothers" in the Truth. Her smile, hugs, and good natured laugh I treasure as fond memories of my youth and young adulthood. Her bemused smiles at assemblies and conventions watching my family grow seem to reflect some hidden knowledge that I was going to get what from my children what I had given to my parents. Time spent in her company in her home and at auction helped me to appreciate the value of older treasures, both physical and spirtual treasures found in God's Word. I will miss seeing Carol, and my thoughts and prayers (as well as my family's) go out to the Seaver's and related families. I look forward to greeting her again soon.
Shaun McCaslin
December 28, 2011
Dear Jim and all of Carol's family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Carol's death. I grieve with you all. Mere words cannot express how important a dear loved one is! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robbi & Freddie Hilliard
December 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of this sad news...Your mom sounds like a very wonderful person, Jackie. I wish I could be there now too. What a beautiful poem she herself wrote. It is so comforting to have this wonderful hope ahead of us...Our hearts goes out to you, Jim, for such a great loss as Carol. May Jehovah be with you all... Love you Cousin...
Holli (Tony) Autrey
December 28, 2011
It's times like these that we struggle so for the right words to say...it's obvious that our dear sister was such a wonderful person...I wish I knew her better but Jackie even more so I wish I could be there for you now!! I know you have a lot of support so please know I love you and am thinking of you at this time and how wonderful your mother was, what a blessing, and that you and all in your family will see her and enjoy being with her again we all hope soon when there will be no more sickness and death...
Pascha & Demi
December 28, 2011
Seavers, what can I say other than the "Seavers" were the glue that held the Stow Congregation together when I lived in Ohio. Carol always put together the BEST congregation picnics, square dances and baby showers, including mine. She was very talented and loving to everyone, always smiling and laughing. I will remember the paintings she did of my little brothers, how amazing they were. Thank goodness she will never have another bad day, when she wakes up she will be happy and smiling to see all of her friends and family. She will be missed...until we see her again. We love you all!!
Nancy Holliday
December 28, 2011
Hugs of comfort to all who will miss a good faithful Sister. I appreciated her warm way of greeting all. We shared daughters and I am grateful for that. Her talent is still hanging at my door. Holliday Inn sign. Can't wait to see her well and happy again in a well and happy paradise. Warm Christian Love, Nancy and Jim Holliday
Adriann Travers
December 27, 2011
To all the Seaver Families:
My family would like to extend our prayers to you in this time of sorrow. We do have the hope of a resurrection that we all look so forward to when we will see all our loved ones resurrected. I know I look forward to seeing my dad and and I just lost my son-in-law in death a year ago. It is painful but we know that they are not suffering.
We send our love to everyone in the Seaver family and our prayers are with you.
Christian Love; Adriann (Ian) Travers, Jim Watson, Rachelle (Mark) Thompson, Crystelle Watson and Lynnelle Kulla.
Eric & Tami Burger
December 27, 2011
Jim and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Carol was always so kind and caring and always had that wonderful, sweet smile. We look forward to seeing that smile again in Jehovah's new world. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
December 27, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff & Sheri Barbas
Celia Crane
December 27, 2011
Carol was a compassionate, intelligent, and talented woman. But what I appreciated most was her warmth and sense of humor. I can't picture her in my mind without a smile on her face. She will always be remembered. My love to all the (extended) Seaver family.
Charles E. Seaver
December 27, 2011
One of my earliest memories is of my Aunt Carol explaining to me and my cousin(the late Scott Seaver)the importance of being a sheep like one in Jehovah`s eyes.She was most certainly a sheeplike person herself and will be rewarded for this soon.
December 27, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss but do not weep. Carol is in no more pain and is fast asleep.Soon she will awaken like the rest who like Carol have passed the test. Love, Karen and Jerry Barbas
Jan Jarvey
December 27, 2011
Jim Sr, JIll and David, Joyce and Barry, Jackie, Jim Jr and Tracy, family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. May you have some consolation knowing she is in the arms of our Lord and no longer suffering. May those memories you shared help to keep her close in the days ahead. It was very obvious she was very deeply loved by all of you . You are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can help you with anything please call the office and they will page me so I can return your call. If anyone needs help with their grief please call the office and ask for our Bereavement Department and they will transfer your call to them. Very Sincerely, Hospice of Summa RN
Tom & Nancy Muehleisen
December 27, 2011
Carol was a dear friend she always had a smile and even though it was becoming more difficult she was always at the meetings and encouraging others.
We had many good times with Carol and Jim and look forward to seeing her again in perfect health in Jehovah's Kingdom
December 26, 2011
Carol will be missed very much by her family and friends, as she touched so many lives. I was so happy to be a part of her extended family, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and his children and grandchildren. Steve and Beth Haines
cameron fruth
December 26, 2011
i had the best times in my life with her . I will miss her with all my heart. i love you Grappa im so sorry. love cam
Helen Seaver
December 26, 2011
I am so blessed to have been taken in as part of your family & always treated so kindly by my Aunt Carol. You will be deeply missed for your love of life, your wonderful laugh & sense of humor. (Helen Seaver)
Dorothy & Norman Marik
December 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 26, 2011
My Mom was a wonderful person, and I will miss her with all my heart till she hears the call,and I can give her a hug in Jehovah God's new world that is sooo soon to come. Joyce Ellen Barbas
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