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Ashley Speer Obituary

Speer Ashley Marie Speer, age 28, of Pickerington, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was born June 20, 1985 in Columbus, and was a 2003 graduate of Pickerington High School. Survived by her mother, Sherry Speer, Pickerington; father, Shawn (Karen) Speer, Zanesville; brother, Ryan Speer, Columbus; grandmother, Joann Welch, Pickerington; aunts, Vicki (Dave) Dunlevy, Hilliard, Missy Hall, Pickerington, Cathy Speer, Zanesville; uncle, David (Marion) Speer, Pickerington; cousins, other family and friends, and her dog, Duke. Preceded in death by grandparents James Welch, Charles and Muriel Speer, uncle Michael Speer and dog Rusty. Friends may visit 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 550 Hill Road N. (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, where a funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. with Fr. James Klima officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tyler's Light, PO Box 526, Pickerington, OH 43147 in Ashley's memory. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com
Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2014.

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Jeanine Vorndran

June 9, 2014

My heart aches for you Sherry. I will always remember the fun I had with Ashley at the TWIG events. Her smile was radiant and her humor unmatched. God bless you as you journey through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 8, 2014

Sherry and Ryan, we can't express how sorry we are for your loss of Ashley. You have our deepest sympathy.
Glenn, Mary, Sean and Josh Evans

Deb Helber

June 8, 2014

Sherry, just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you...

June 8, 2014

Sherry, so very sorry for your loss of your daughter Ashley, prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, K
elly Schafer (Twig)

Steve Ettlin

June 7, 2014

Ashley you will be forever missed

Noreen Demas

June 7, 2014

In shock. May you all find some comfort in remembering the good times.

Mary Ann Ward

June 6, 2014

Dear Speer Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. In Columbus, we meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. Our meetings are from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986

Susan Stewart

June 6, 2014

Sherry and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May Ashley's love and memory surround you and bring you peace and comfort.

June 6, 2014

Shawn and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Tammy Conner
Dr. Dodson and Dr. Knox office

ruby zak

June 6, 2014

U will be truly missed

Misty & Jamie & Isaiah Gillespie

June 6, 2014

Ashley was my best friend I'm so glad I got to meet her! She always made me smile and she loved my son Isaiah (she always called him her husband:) she is going to be missed I know she is in heaven with my babies playing! I'm so sorry sherry for your loss I want to thank you for bringing such a great person into this world! She helped me out in so many ways and was really a great person to be around

Marsha Evans

June 6, 2014

Sherry and Family.....My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Erica Cox

June 6, 2014

Smash I love you I'm gonna b forever wishin things were different fly high an watch over us. I'll see you there soon enough....smelly

Cindy Waikem

June 6, 2014

I will never forget your smile and laughter. You will be missed. Sherry and Ryan I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you. God Bless.

Misty Carter

June 6, 2014

You will never be forgotin my angle, I love u ashley ????????

Heather

June 6, 2014

Loved by many, forgotten by none. We will always love you Ashley, some of us more than others. My sincerest condolences to her beloved family. I always loved your laugh...I just know that you wouldn't want us to dwell...so I will smile, just for you, baby girl.

Debbie Monge

June 6, 2014

I will always remember your sweet smile Ashley. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sherry and Ryan.

Candi Dorsey

June 6, 2014

You will be missed you were always so sweet and funny

Tynaacha Millner

June 5, 2014

I love you Ashley words cant describe how i feel right now..Im truly going to miss that goofy girl and those goofy socks that rock!! You will always be in my heart! I will never forget you RIP babygirl and Fly High????????

Cathy Fields

June 5, 2014

To Sherry and family - please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. May the memories of your daughter's love give you peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.

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