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Frederick Loomis Obituary
Frederick C. "Fritz" Loomis, age 76, of Magnolia, passed away Sat. morning in Aultman Hospital after an illness of two months. He was born in Canton, a son of the late Frederick C. and Lois Mitzel Loomis, Sr., and had been a resident of Magnolia most of his life. Fred was a 1950 graduate of Magnolia High School and also a 1956 graduate of Mount Union College after returning from the Service. He retired in Dec. of 1994 from Grodhaus & Young Inc., after eight years service, where he worked in the Parts Dept. Previously he had been President of Magnolia Mining Inc. Fred was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church, where he had taught the high school Sunday school class, and the Magnolia Lions Club. He served the Village of Magnolia as a councilman, and was on the Board of Quad Ambulance District. Fred was honored as Citizen of The Year during Canal Days in 1979. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Survived by his wife and best friend, Faye O. Loomis, with whom he would have celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 9th; one daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Oscar deLeon, of Sarasota, FL; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Wendy Loomis, of Magnolia, Mike Loomis and Robin Diamond, of Bolivar, and Jeff and Steph Loomis, of Magnolia; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Carl Disher, of Centerville, OH; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Carolyn Loomis, of Magnolia; eight grandchildren, Steve, Travis and Clay Loomis, Nick McClelland, Sara, Lexi and Kaley deLeon, and Michael Thomas; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Zebby. Services will be conducted Wed. at 11 a.m. in Magnolia United Methodist Church with Rev. Steven M. Smith officiating. Interment in Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia and Wed. 10-11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fred's memory may be made to either Magnolia United Methodist Church, PO Box 417, Magnolia, OH 44643, or the donor's favorite charity. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff and doctors of Aultman Hospital for the wonderful care they gave to Fred during his stay there.
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(330) 866-9425
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Loomis
michele miskimens
December 13, 2008
Mike,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.
Matthew Owens
December 13, 2008
To Faye and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers always and if you ever need anything please do not hesitate to ask. He will be very missed.
Ann (Davis) Munas
December 11, 2008
To Faye and family:
What a wonderful person Fred was. I have so very many fond memories of him over the years; trips to Salt Fork being among the best. The conversations he and Dad had these last weeks meant more to Dad than you will ever know. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
AARON & KELLY MINARD
December 10, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Oscar De Leon
December 10, 2008
Dear Family,
I praise God for giving Fred to me as a father-in-law. I cannot imagine a better person for that role in my life. I am going to miss him very much. I wish this kind of pain didn't exist. I love you and I hurt with today.
Haydee De Leon
December 10, 2008
Dear Faye,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you.
Leslie Ostojich
December 10, 2008
Jeff, My condolences to you and your family. Memory Eternal. Leslie
John and Tammie Hatalla
December 9, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard and Jenn Otte
December 9, 2008
Mike and Robin,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Take care.
Roger & Nancy Austin
December 9, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Dick & Shelbia Otte
December 9, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Jones
December 9, 2008
To the Fred Loomis Family,
What a Great Man! What a Legacy he has left for all of us. God Bless All of You!
Irene Muckley (Ohio)
Seth and Robyn Jones (Hawaii)
Steve & Susie Jones (Ohio)
Ike, Charity and Alison Winters
December 8, 2008
Loomis Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I will miss seeing Fred walk around town every morning as I drive to work, what an inspiration. Our town has lost a terriffic asset. God Bless!!
Revs. Wayne and Bonni Brockway
December 8, 2008
Wendy, Steve and family,
Our prayers and sympathy to each of you in this difficult time. We remember your dad from our days at Colton Home Center (1975-78).
Jeff Owens
December 8, 2008
Faye and Family,
He will be missed very much. You all have my deepest symathy and thoughts. Please let me know if you need anything. Stay strong.
Rose Geib
December 8, 2008
Faye & all, Thank-you for the many memories of your visits to my garden center and hardware store. I hope remembering those times will help you now. Please know that we are all feeling the pain and loss of loved ones, especially this time of year, and you have our deepest sympathies Rose, Marissa and Lauren Geib
December 8, 2008
The Loomis Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss.
The Bowings-Rob, Kim, Alyse, Kennedy & Rilee
BOB AND SUSAN OTTE PARIANO
December 8, 2008
FAYE & FAMILY~OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS.
Ann Richardson
December 8, 2008
Dear Mrs. Loomis,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ann (Tschantz Agency)
Tom Dagenhard
December 8, 2008
Dear Faye and Family,
Our thoughts our with you. To Steve, Mike, Jeff and Susie, I know the pain all too well. Please know we are praying for you. Only God can see us through this kind of sadness, and I promise He will.
Tom, Colleen and and Family
Michele Hammers
December 8, 2008
Wendy, Steve and Family:
My prayers are with you during this time of grief. Try to remember the funny things that your father would do and talk about them with your family. It really helps with the pain of loss. My heart goes out to you all
Doug & Tracy Calkins
December 8, 2008
Dear Loomis Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.You have our deepest sympathy.
Karen Brumbaugh(crowls)
December 7, 2008
Dear Faye, I'm so sorrry to hear of the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb Laizure
December 7, 2008
Dear Faye and Family,
My heart is saddened to hear of Fred's passing.My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Barb (Parmenter) Laizure
Mesquite, Nevada 89027
Gary Gordon Family
December 7, 2008
Faye and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Parrish
December 7, 2008
Dear Loomis Family,
I was saddened to hear of Freds passing. Know that you are all in my prayers. May your memories bring you comfort. Magnolia was a much better place having had Fred there for so many years.
Rae Ann Swinehart (Trilli)
December 7, 2008
Dear Faye and family, my sympathies and prayers for each of you as you make it thru this next journey.
mary jo witham
December 7, 2008
to the loomis family so verry sorry of your loss god bless mary jo (gordon)witham
Robert (Bob) Reidenbach
December 7, 2008
Dear Faye, We shall miss Fred, He was a good friend. I especially will miss our chats at Bingo supper at Gold Tree Gods Blessings... Bob and Carolyn Reidenbach
Kathleen Webb
December 7, 2008
Fay and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Fred was a great guy and an asset to his community and his church.
Kathleen Comber Webb
Robin Monteith
December 7, 2008
Dear Faye and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fritz was a wonderful man and we will all miss him greatly.
With love and hugs,
Robin Loomis Monteith & family
Terri Shilling-Sherman
December 7, 2008
My Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Paula Horner Miller
December 7, 2008
My sincere sympathy goes out to your family. Our loved ones are forever in our hearts.
Tangles Design Team
December 7, 2008
The Loomis family You have our deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with strength and memories to keep you going.
Denise Crouse
December 7, 2008
Deepest Sympathy,
Denise & Alexis Crouse
Bill McGovern
December 7, 2008
Fred was a good Christian man,
A good friend.
Bev Schrack
December 7, 2008
Steve & Wendy, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
rebecca remerowski
December 7, 2008
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
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