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Joan LANCASTER Obituary
Joan M. 81 years, of Sarasota, went into the presence of her loving Lord on Tuesday, May 8, in her home following her short battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Ohio, she was the wife of Richard Kirby Lancaster M.D. and the daughter of the late Harry W. Mehrhoff and Margaret Louise (Jones) Mehrhoff. Mrs. Lancaster was a beloved member of the Evangel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two of her daughters, Peggy Lancaster and Sharon Belser; leaves her cherished four daughters Kathy Lancaster, Laura Harris, Louise Homan, and Cindy Nickum; and her one son Kirby Lancaster Jr. She had a passionate love for her twenty-one grandchildren: Rich Branson, Kirby Lancaster III, Carolynn Balcar, Jana Nickum, Philip Homan, Bhec Lancaster, Jobe Homan, Brian Belser (deceased), Chad Homan, Ben Nickum, Laurie Homan, Will Homan, Heidi Belser, Tiffany Shiffer, Randy Harris Jr., Rose Goad, Alex Belser, Erin Homan, Christopher Harris, Emily Lancaster, and Nancie Homan. S he also leaves twelve great-grandchildren: Lily Goad, Owen Nickum, Bryan Strathman, Madelynn Homan, Jimmy Homan, Jered Ware, Jada Ware, Ellie Shiffer, Henry Nickum (deceased), Emma Nickum, Levi Nickum (deceased), and Roman Balcar. There will be a Memorial Service held at First Baptist Church of Glen Este on Tuesday, 15 May at 11:00am. The church building is located at 1034 Old State Route 74, Batavia, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations will be kindly received for the First Baptist Church Missions Fund, as Joan Lancaster has enjoyed a lifelong love for God's global redemptive heart. We are comforted by the glorious hope that is ours in Christ, in being absent from the body we are present with our Lord. T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home serving the family.
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Kirby Lancaster
August 9, 2012
Who can adequately measure the influence that a godly mother has on the lives entrusted to her care? I truly thank God for every memory of my mom. She was my most avid cheerleader, always instilling within me that I could be anything God wanted me to be. Her untiring servant's heart, love of family, and gentle smile are missed. My heart rejoices in knowing that she is basking in the fulness of joy with her heavenly Father.
Kirby Lancaster Jr.
July 3, 2012
Joan was a blessing and inspiration to us. She was so sweet and loving. I could always count on her for a hug! The love of Jesus showed through her humble and gentle spirit. We loved her and will miss her. Praying for all the family. Love, Harry and Rosemary Bower
June 5, 2012
Christie and Kirby, i was just talking to Jan last night and she mentioned your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn and Lou Ethridge (DuBois)
Deborah Mitchell
June 3, 2012
Joan, you were such an inspiration and a true Proverbs 31 woman and Titus 2 woman. You loved your husband and family and demonstrated this to us all and taught us how to love our husbands, be keepers of our home and to love our children. I will forever be grateful for your loving example of what a Godly woman should be. Thank you for investing in my life and the life of my family.
Marsha Baker
May 19, 2012
What an inspiration Joan has been in my life. She was The Lady that was always there to help, give, spend time with or whatever she could do for others.
She had a heart of gold and I will miss her very much. I know God said; Welcome home Joan, my good and faithful servant. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Otto- Wilma Kircher
May 15, 2012
We knew Joan for forty or so years.
She was the sweetest, soft spoken lady I had the honor to know. We continue to keep the family in our prayers.
What a wonderful memorial service in her honor. She has every right to be proud of her family.
May 15, 2012
Doc and family, Matthew and I wanted you all to know how sorry we are on the passing of Joan. But as Kirby, Jr. said this morning she is in a much better place with our Lord. I know Doris really missed Joan and now they are together again. Pastor Snook was correct in saying that Joan was a Proverbs 31 woman. Her character, and that of Doris has been a big inspiration to me.
We love you all,
Matthew, Suzanne, Brandi and Marybeth Smith
May 15, 2012
Kirby and Christie, I saw the notice of your mom's passing and wanted to send our sympathy.
-Greg and Jan (Wehby) Wagner
May 15, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. In His Awesome Grace Cindy & Pete Walker
Brian Belser
May 14, 2012
MOM, I called her that the first time I met her. She was always there for me. When Sharon went home to our lord she said to me Brian I'm Jealous, I said why? That Sharon got to meet our Lord before me. As God would have it I said the same thing to her when he called Brian Jr. Home. Now she is with them, and That is Golden. Love you MOM.
Brian
Judy Williams
May 14, 2012
To Doc and all the family our deepest condolences to you all. We loved Joan. She was a wonderful lady and we are so glad that we have the blessed hope that we will see her again someday but until then there will certainly be a void in all our hearts. Praying for your family.
Love, Bob, Judy And Sara Williams
May 14, 2012
Our prayers are with the family during this sad time. We rejoice that she is in Glory with the Lord. My parents are both there and I picture them having a grand reunion. Eleanor Smelser Jackson, Cincinnati, Ohio
May 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time. I remeber Joan as a kind and loving lady. Nan Rosenhoffer Dickerson (Fayetteville, GA)
Paula Franckahuser
May 14, 2012
I loved her like a second mother. I will miss her even though I have not seen her since the move to Florida. To Kathy, Kirby, Louise Laura and Cindy I know the pain and only time and God can heal it and He will.Love all of you .Paula( Woods) Franckhauser
Larry & Sharon Latham
May 13, 2012
Sharon and I will Miss your Wonder smile and kind words when ever we would see you again, and my heart ackes that you are gone from us, but know you are in his presence and we rejoice! Larry & Sharon Latham
carmelo capurro
May 13, 2012
My thoughts are with you during this sad time. Carmelo Capurro
emily fisler
May 11, 2012
You where a lady that was always postive,and alway looked for the goodness in someone never juding them,Ill miss you,
Candy Burns
May 11, 2012
We will miss you Grandma Joan. Our thought and Prayer are with you family. We rejoice with you that you are now in the Presence of our Heavenly Father.
May 11, 2012
My thoughts are with the family during this time. I pray for all of them
Cheryl Christmann-Stevens
May 10, 2012
We will miss you Joan! I know you're with the Lord sitting at His feet, in awe of His presence! Our love and prayers are with Doc and the family. Mama lost her best friend ever!!
Tim and Michelle Gerber
May 10, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We always enjoyed the times we had the chance to visit with Kirby and Joan.
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