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Norma Rolph Obituary

Rolph Norma Jean Rolph, age 72, of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice. Norma was born July 27, 1941 in Columbus, OH to the late Paul and Ruth (Heise) Spahr. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her two brothers Robert and Edward Spahr. Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, Donald; two children, Lori Lee (Ed) Howell of Ft. Myers, FL, and Robert Martin (Sherri) Maynard of Gahanna, OH; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, William (Cecilia) Spahr and John (Kathryn) Spahr, both of Washington; one sister, Nancy (York) Lowe of Kentucky ;and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many lifelong friends. Family and friends in the Florida area can gather together for a celebration of Norma's life on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her daughter Lori's home. There will also be a celebration later on this summer in Gahanna, Ohio, at her son Robert's home. Online condolences may be left at www.shikanyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 5 to May 6, 2014.

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Sherri Maynard

April 30, 2024

Mom and Rob 1973

Lori Howell

May 12, 2014

Mom and Rob 1963

Lori Howell

May 12, 2014

Mom....

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

Mom and her siblings (missing Bob)

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

Mom and her siblings at Thanksgiving

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

Mom and her bestie Arlene!

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

Mom and Ann

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

My beautiful Mother

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

Mom's Graduation from Central High School 1959

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

Mom and Ruthann

Lori Howell

May 11, 2014

Mom and her girlfriend since childhood, Ruthann

Sharon Maehr

May 8, 2014

My prayers are with you.

Holly Johnson

May 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was such a beautiful woman inside and out.

Sherry Nigro

May 7, 2014

Your family is in our prayers during your time of loss. You have our most heart felt condolences.

Debby Shelley

May 7, 2014

I will always remember her loving, caring heart and the laughter! Rest in peace Sweet Norma.

Sherri Maynard

May 7, 2014

What a wonderful Angel that we had in our life. So loving and caring. Always everyone first, took care of everyone. The world lost an Angel. Now we have our guardian Angel with us. Xoxoxoxo Norma!

Shana Maynard

May 7, 2014

I will miss getting lost with you whenever we would go places we always said "Another adventure with Grandma". You always made sure we never left with an empty tummy..I'm going to miss you, your hugs and talks. I love you!

sherri maynard

May 7, 2014

Rest in peace

Jack and Carol Dingess

May 7, 2014

Back in high school we remember Norma coming to our games to watch Lori and Rob. She was a welcome fixture. My husband and I haven't seen her in over 34 years but we remember her fondly. Our deepest sympathies go out to her wonderful family. My she rest in peace.

Linda Thomas

May 7, 2014

Hope you can soon have peace knowing you have a wonderful angel watching over you and your family. ????

Sasha Maynard

May 7, 2014

I still cant believe you are gone, seems like only yesterday i was staying the summer with you in florida, you were doing my hair for homecoming, and me watching you hold my children for the first time. The memories you and i shared are pricelss and wouldnt trade it for anything in the world. You were the best Gramma anyone could ask for and I am so blessed to have had the privilege to call you my Grandmother. I know you are in heaven still watching over me because thats just who you are..always wanting the best and giving your all to everyone around you. I love you to the moon and back forever, Your Granddaughter

Lori Howell

May 7, 2014

Mom...I miss you so much already...but I saw how you struggled and fought and am at peace knowing you are out of pain and in a better place. You have always been the center of my world and I will continue to do things in your name and to make you proud. I will forever be, your girl XO

Mom and Lori at Hospice House 4-27-14

Lori Howel

May 7, 2014

Mom....the Qeen of Everything!

Lori Howel

May 7, 2014

Kathy, Lori, Donny, Mom wishing Donny good luck on his radiation treatment

Lori Howel

May 7, 2014

Ed, Lori, Tyler, Mom, Donny December 2013

Lori Howel

May 7, 2014

Mom Donny, and Tyler at Pensacola Air Base December 2013

Lori Howel

May 7, 2014

Lori and Mom at a Christmas Play 2013

Lori Howel

May 7, 2014

4 Generations...Mom, Lori Kristin, and Shaylyn

Lori Howell

May 7, 2014

Mom and Donny - Fourth of July 2013

Lori Howell

May 7, 2014

Mom and Donny at Tyler's Graduation from Marine Boot Camp in May 2013

Lori Howell

May 7, 2014

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