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Christopher Gribben Obituary

GRIBBEN Christopher M. Gribben, age 41, of Pickerington, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 5, 2008. Born February 8, 1967 in New Martinsville, West Virginia. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Harry L. and Rosella H. (Valent) Zohn, paternal grandparents Thomas A. and Marie C. (Kammer) Gribben and father-in-law Paul Philip Schad. Survived by loving wife of ten years Mindy (Schad) Gribben; beloved sons Nicholas, Brendan and Aidan Gribben; parents Thomas J. and Rosella H. (Zohn) Gribben; brothers Thomas (Julie) Gribben, Hilliard, OH. and David (Pauline) Gribben, Delaware, OH; sister Lisa (Kurt) Weber, Pittsburgh, PA; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends and family may visit Sunday, November 9 from 4-8 p.m. at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 550 Hill Rd. North (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, Ohio 43147 where a vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Monday, November 10 at 11 a.m. at the Seton Parish Catholic Church, 600 Hill Rd. North, Pickerington, Ohio 43147. Rev Fr. Jim Klima officiating. Committal service will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Pataskala, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christopher M. Gribben Memorial Fund at any National City Bank location. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 7, 2008.

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Laura Gallo

November 26, 2008

Dear Mindy,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Chris was such a devoted husband, father, co-worker and friend. He will be missed by all.
Warm regards,
Laura Gallo

Betsy and George Zeino

November 23, 2008

Mindy, We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. I tried to call information so that I could contact you directly but found out that your number is unlisted. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Again we are so deeply sorry and saddened by your loss. Betsy and Geroge

Debbie Carder

November 14, 2008

Mindy,
I am so sorry to hear of Christopher's passing. I did not know - I received the news only yesterday, November 13, from one of my old friends from Macy's. My heart goes out to you and the children. There are not enough words to express my feelings.

Ruth Cottrill

November 14, 2008

Mindy,
So sorry to hear about Chris. Such a shock. May God bless and keep you and the boys.

Krissy Corcoran

November 7, 2008

Mindy,
I am at a complete loss for words. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.

David and Judy Kaiser

November 7, 2008

Our condolences to the entire Zohn family. May you find comfort in your memories and strength from your faith.

November 7, 2008

Dave and Pauline-

Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family--- our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Marty and Jennifer Sims

Kristin Shuman

November 7, 2008

Mindy,

So sorry to hear about Chris. Please let me know if you need anything. Interesting to find out Chris was from New Martinsville. My husband, Justin, is from Hundred, and we are very familiar with New Martinsville.
You and the boys are in our prayers.

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