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Debra Converse Obituary

Converse Debra M. Converse, age 49, passed away April 4, 2014 at her home. She was born September 5, 1964 to Wesley and Aneita Loper in Columbus, Ohio. Employed with Nationwide Ins. Co. Survived by husband of 25 years, Samuel Converse; son, Cody Converse; father, Wesley; sisters, Brenda (Dell) Campbell of New Plymouth, Oh., Christine Loper of Columbus; brother, Wesley (Lou) Loper Jr.; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St. Tuesday 5-8 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. Rev. Lee Tabor officiating. Interment Fernwood Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2014.

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April 11, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Deb was a great person to work with!

Christi Wolfe

April 10, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Barb Seymour-Halter

April 8, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss.

Kimberlee Stover

April 8, 2014

Sam and Cody,

We are sending you our love and support. I truely will miss Debbie....Always a loving friend to me. My heart goes out to you both.

Love Kimberlee Stover and Family.

Jenn,tommy,and matthew

April 7, 2014

You will forever be in our hearts!! We all loved you so much!

April 7, 2014

Sam and Cody,
We are praying that you find comfort and peace in the memories you cherish. Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Kim Heon (Lincoln, RI)

April 7, 2014

Although we are here in Rhode Island, our whole family is sending you love and prayers...I hope you know you are in our thoughts Sam and Cody.
Love,
Auntie Kathy & Uncle Dave & Family

Chris Kane

April 7, 2014

My sympathy and thoughts are with Deb's family. Deb was a true friend who was fun and caring. I did see Deb a week ago in hospital. I will remember her smile and strength always.

Dawn Fleshman

April 7, 2014

Debbie and I went to school together and had recently reconnected after 30 some years. She was a great person with a fantastic smile. My thoughts and prayers are with Sam and Cody and the entire Loper/Converse family.

April 7, 2014

My thoyghts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Colleen Donnelly

April 7, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss Sam and Cody. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

April 7, 2014

So Sorry for your loss,,,,John and Bobette

Deborah Stone

April 6, 2014

I loved working with Deb and being with her. She was such a good friend to me for the 15 years we worked together. I can't believe she is gone.

Debbie Stone

April 6, 2014

Deb and I started at Nationwide at the same time. She was my friend for 15 years and I am so saddened by her passing. I can't believe she is gone!

Jenni Scheibeck

April 6, 2014

So sad to hear of Deb's passing. My thoughts and prayers with her family during this difficult time. I've known her since she first started working at Nationwide. She will be sorely missed.

Jenni Scheibeck

Kay Bundy

April 6, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Sam and Cody and the entire family. I've worked with Deb at Nationwide and I will truly miss her presence. Lovely person who's fun and laughter will always be in my memories.

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