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TAMPLIN, Bernice L. age 94, of West Alexandria, OH. died Sat. July 13, 2013 in Eaton, OH. She was born in Brookville, OH. on Oct. 30, 1918 to James and Mary (Hangen) Simmons. She was a graduate of Philipsburg High School and later received her L.P.N. from Miami Valley Hospital and her R.N. from Sinclair College. She worked for Miami Valley Hospital for 30 plus years. Her activities include 4-H Leader for Stitch N Time, Salem Lutheran Church, Salem Women of the Church, Former Sunshine Group member, American Legion Auxiliary Gleaners Chapter #182 O.E.A, Past Worthy Matron, Studebaker Family National Assoc., Miami Valley Nursing Assoc. and other professional organizations. Along with her husband, Richard O., they spent many winters in Brownsville, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Richard O. Tamplin. She is survived by 4 children, Catherine "Kaye" Puvogel, Eaton, OH., Richard O. (Linda) Tamplin Jr., New Madison, OH., Harry (Jeanette) Tamplin, Warren, MI., Connie (John) Coffman, New Lebanon, OH. 13 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Also deceased were her parents, a grandson, Tony Owen Tamplin, 4 brothers, Robert Simmons, Kenneth L. "Boots" Simmons, Mark Simmons, James Simmons and sisters, Margaret Weaver, Beulah Valentine and Elizabeth "Betty" Carlton. Funeral services for Mrs. Tamplin will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 19, 2013 at Salem Lutheran Church, West Alexandria, OH. with Rev. Brian Nunnally officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery, Brookville, OH. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 10:00 A.M. to noon. Lunch will follow. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, OH is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made in her memory to Salem Lutheran Church (special SIGN Fund) or American Cancer Society. For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com
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Sandra Studebaker
July 25, 2013
Condolences to the family and friends of Bernice Lucille (Simmons) Tamplin from the Studebaker Family National Association (SFNA). Bernice and husband Richard were long-time members of SFNA and "cousins" through Richard's mother Hazel Augusta Studebaker, 1893-1963. Members of the Tamplin family have always been in attendance at Studebaker Family Gatherings held every five years in Tipp City, Ohio. I learned of Bernice's passing from one of her grandsons yesterday during a chance encounter at a car show on General Motors property while displaying my 1962 Studebaker Lark. An uncommon brand in metro-Detroit, my "Lady Lark" never fails to attract Studebaker aficionados and, occasionally, cousins!! -- SFNA Board member, Sandra A. Studebaker
Doris (Steck) Edwards
July 17, 2013
Neil and I offer our sympathy to Bernice's family and regret we can't be at Salem with you on Friday for the services. Besides many memories of Bernice, Dick and their children at Salem growing up, I expecially remember when I was a nursing student in the early 1960s at the Valley and was assigned to 4-West where Bernice worked. I recall her generous support in showing me how things worked.
God bless you all with peace and many comforting memories.
Iva-Laura Self
July 16, 2013
I want to offer my condolences to all of "Grandmother's" family. That is all I ever called her. I have a lot of warm memories because of the loving kindness she showed my daughter, Kelly, and grandchildren. But, the memory that will linger is from my last visit with her, Christmas Eve 2012.She had just painted Kelly a Christmas painting and I told her I thought it was beautiful. Her response to me, "I still have so much to learn!". I pray that if I live that long, that I still have that desire to learn and do new things. God bless each of you.
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