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Jeannine Orr Obituary

ORR Jeannine Hommel Orr, 78, of Columbus, peacefully passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville. Jean was born in Cleveland on July 16, 1929, to Albert G. and Margaret (Linke) Hommel who predeceased her. Survived by loving husband of 52 years, Marcus T. Orr; children, Jonathan F. (Karin) Orr of Akron, Shelley Orr (Michael) Schultheis of Westerville, and Daniel K. Orr (fiancee Kim Eyerman) of Gahanna. Jean was an amazing and loving grandmother to Benjamin, Matthew and Michael Orr, Michelle and Leah Schultheis, Justine Orr and Jack Eyerman. She is survived by many relatives and friends. A graduate of Chillicothe High School, she received her English degree (cum laude) from Miami University. She was editor of employee publications at Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, and Mead Paper Corp., Chillicothe. She was a columnist for the Chillicothe Gazette where she met Marcus, a reporter/photographer. In Columbus, Jean worked for JCPenney in advertising and then as community relations director of Westerville City Schools for 19 years. She was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and a United Appeal and school volunteer. She will be remembered for her great wit, her passion for music, reading and art, and her greatest love, her family. Calling hours are Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. with memorial service at 8 p.m at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville. The Rev. Phyllis Heffner is officiating. Family graveside service and burial on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, two miles south of Kingston, on Blackwater Rd., just west of OH-159. To honor her love of learning, donations to a scholarship in her memory may be made payable to Westerville City Schools. In memo line please write: Jeannine H. Orr/Margaret E. Hommel Creative Writing Award and send to WCS, 336 S. Otterbein Ave., Westerville, OH 43081. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2008.

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Kathy Cocuzzi

April 18, 2008

To Jean's Family,

I have known Jean for many, many years through her position with the Westerville City Schools. She was always the consumate professional and a wonderful person to boot. Jean was easy to get along with and we became friends always running into each other at school events, myself as a volunteer, and Jean as the official photographer! I fondly remember (and still have a copy of) a picture she took of me and my daughter Joanna, in my arms looking at student art which was then published in the school calendar.

She will be missed.

tom dickson

April 18, 2008

dear mark and kids, so sorry to hear of jean's passing. such a wonderful human being. as you know we worked together for several years while i was superintendent. she was my ghost writer of all those columns that you would see in the public opinion. she was loyal to me and i could always count on her to do what was right. i am sure you all will miss her dearly as will her many friends. the legacy she leaves now rests with you the children and i am sure you will never disappoint her. all who ever crossed paths withj jean are better for having done so. my sincere sorrow because now there is an empty spot in all your hearts...remember the good times because that is what jean would want..

Nancy Truelove Wilkes

April 17, 2008

We were very touched by the beautiful memorial service last night.
I knew Jean and Marc and their children for many years. Jean and I shared a special event when Dan was born. We were at a pet show
with our kids when Jean went into
labor and Marc was out of town. I
kept Jon and Shelley until Dan came
along. It was special for both of us.
My condolences to the family.
She will be greatly missed by all.

Yvonne Horton

April 16, 2008

Karen and Family;
May GOD bless and comfort your hearts.

Tom and Cecilia Christy

April 16, 2008

Jon,Shelley, Dan and Families:

So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please extend our condolences to your Father as well. Our prayers and thoughts will be with the entire Family today and weeks to come. I personally will always remember her kind note asking the cinema ticket booth to "Nix the Popcorn!" Your Friends always,

Maryann Tilley

April 15, 2008

On behalf of Marjorie Clark I wish to express her deep sympathy at the loss of someone so dear. Her time with Jean at the Colony was special. She wanted the family to know she shares your loss. God Bless all of you.

Cherno Biko

April 15, 2008

DEAR SCHULTHEIS FAMILY,
In the few moments I met “Granny” I got a sense of her spunk, wittiness, and love, all from a simple “hello”. However I as well as Maria know that I have experienced much more, through the love that you all have showed me. Many say that there are no good people left in the world, but they haven’t met you guys, and I’m sure they didn’t meet Granny Jeannine either. My prayers and sympathies are truly with you.

Wallace Cash

April 15, 2008

Marc: I was sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Find comfort in your memories of the good times you shared together.

Wally Cash

Maria Reinmann

April 15, 2008

Dear Ones,

Even though I did not know Jeannine, I'm sure I have experienced the effects of her love through knowing Shelley and her wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eddie and Elaine Umsted

April 15, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a very special lady in the hearts of many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Larry, Lisa, Ryan and Kelly Meade

April 14, 2008

Shelley and Family,
God Bless your family during this difficult time. Your Mother touched so many lives. Cherish all of the wonderful memories you have of her. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa DeWitt

April 14, 2008

Dear Orr and Schultheis families -

We share sympathy with you on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother. Jeannine was an incredible inspiration to all of you. May your music be the common thread that heals your hearts.

Love and sympathy,
Lisa, Terry, and Logan Liffick

Steve and Tammy Tatman

April 14, 2008

We are saddened to learn of your loss. The memories you hold of your parents from childhood until now you can keep with you forever. May all of them be fun and loving and the stories get better with age.

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