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Crystie O'Neil Obituary

O'Neil Crystie "Chris" O'Neil, 57, of Dublin completed her long dance with cancer on December 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She left peacefully holding the hands of her beautiful loving daughters. Chris is survived by her husband, Sean O'Neil; her daughters, Jessica and Emily Schleder; her bonus daughters, Melanie Senter and Colleen VanEman and their husbands, Keith Senter and Phil VanEman; as well as her soon to be son-in-law, Ryan Thornlow; mother, Mary Gibson; sisters, Terri O'Connell and Charlene Howison. Crystie was also an amazing mimzy to Bradley, Leah, and Avery. She is preceded in death by her brother Michael Gibson, and her father James Gibson. Crystie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She will continue to remind us to live each moment to the fullest and to enjoy these moments as they pass. Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the NEW HOPE CHURCH, 4739 W. Powell Road Powell, OH 43065. Calling hours will also be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 10-10:50 a.m. at the church where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with a five minute dance party to follow with a location to be determined. In lieu of flowers, we ask that all people perform an act of kindness in Crystie's memory or memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus Zoo or to the Kobacker House. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2016.

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Jim Macklin

December 21, 2016

Mrs. Gibson and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Chrystie's passing. I spent evening with her a few years ago talking about Mike and found her to a very warm and engaging person.Again, I am very sorry for your loss.

Thomas Brown

December 13, 2016

Sean, my family and I were saddened by this news, Billy Qualters called me and I passed the information on to my sisters. Stay strong, we are thinking of you.

Sharon Col

December 12, 2016

Terri and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jaime Frazier

December 8, 2016

So sorry to hear about the loss of Cris. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. My heart especially aches for her daughter Emily as I have known her for several years.
I write this poem in hopes it will somehow aid in the healing of all those whose hearts are broken by this life taken much too soon.
I write it as though I imagine Cris would have.

Though I have left this physical life
I leave behind my pain and my strife.
I hurt no more and am free once again
To follow you all until the end.
Whenever you need me just look to the sky
I'll be up here helping you get by.
Dont think you have lost me I'm here to stay
Deep in your hearts every day.
When you think of me please let it be
Only the memories of when I was me.
Don't think of the times that I had to fight
Think only of those when all was right.

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