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TRAINER Sue Ann Trainer, age 57, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2005. She spent 23 years nurturing young minds as a first grade and kindergarten teacher, starting in the Columbus Public Schools and then with Plain Local-New Albany Schools for over 20 years. She was an active member of the Ohio Education Association, also for 23 years. Sue received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from The Ohio State University and she loved the Buckeyes. She was a graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central, Class of '66 and was a member of Church of the Resurrection in New Albany. She will be forever loved and missed by her children, Jimmy (Nickie Kiefer) Trainer III and Jill (Shawn) Priebe; also surviving are their father, Graham Trainer; her brother, Bill (Patsi) Doyle; sisters, Marilyn (Rick) Rabe and Janet (John) Long; brother-in-law, Tom (Kathy) Trainer; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and colleagues. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Maurice Doyle and her in-laws Barb and Jim Trainer. A Memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany. Rev. Fr. Jerome P. Rodenfels, Celebrant. Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Friday (Prayer Vigil Service at 4:30 p.m.), July 8, at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Rd. (Rte. 62), Gahanna. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of the Resurrection "Plan of the Century" Building Fund, a charity of your choice in her memory, or to the Sue Trainer Memorial Fund, c/o New Albany Elementary PTO, 87 N. High St., New Albany, OH 43054. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to express condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 5 to Jul. 7, 2005.

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Anthony Magnacca

July 15, 2005

Jill and family,



It was with great sadness I heard the news. Your mom was one of those people I thought very highly of, after getting to know her through your wedding process. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Sincerely,



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Melissa (Holmes) Christensen

July 11, 2005

I give my condolences to the Trainer family. As a former gymnastic teammate of Jill, I have many fond memories of the wonderful support that the team and I received from Sue.

Charles Wolf

July 10, 2005

Joanne and I offer our sympathy to family of our former neighbor.

Scott Verba

July 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers will be with the Trainer family. I will remember Sue Ann for helping raise two wonderful kids whom will be successful like just she was.

Laura Ekker

July 7, 2005

Sue Trainer was like a second mother to me. She was always so caring and wonderful. I have many fond memories of her. I will always remember stopping by the house or coming back into town to visit Jill, and we'd have a chat about how I was doing and what was new in my life. I will miss her deeply. She was a great person.

Randy, Kelly and Debbie Abood

July 7, 2005

We give our heart felt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Kirsten Jaster

July 6, 2005

The teaching staff at New Albany has lost a master teacher. You not only inspire young students but fellow teachers as well. Your smile and kindness will live on in future generations.

Kathy, Dario, Jenna, & Daria Fratangeli

July 6, 2005

We would like to extend our sympathy to Mrs. Trainer's family. Our daughter, Daria, was in her AM kindergarten class this past year. Mrs. Trainer made her first school experience an exciting and memorable one that she continues to talk about almost daily. Daria adored her and because of the way she touched our daughter's mind and heart, Sue Trainer will always be remembered in our hearts.

Sean Sweeney

July 6, 2005

She was a wonderful teacher who set me on a great path in life. She is one of the great reasons why I became and still am a teacher in the pubic school system. It is a terrible loss to all.

Beth Carpenter

July 6, 2005

Mrs. Trainer was my first grade teacher in 1984. I will always remember her. She was a wonderful teacher. I believe our class of 1995 was the first class she taught at New Albany Schools. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Marian Ricci

July 6, 2005

Sue Ann and I were friends in high school and I have many fond memories of her from that time and at our many class reunions that followed. To her family and friends, please accept my deepest sympathy. Marian Ricci

Martha (Parks) Joyce

July 6, 2005

Sue Ann, as she was known in the 50’s when everyone went by a double name, was a childhood friend. My memories hold: the summers spent walking to Belleview Park for tennis lessons, and then returning to swim in the afternoon, with evening playing kick the can in the alley behind the Doyle house; evening drives to Spahn’s in the Doyle’s family car to get an ice cream cone; the many birthday parties in our finest party dresses; waiting on the corner for the bus to St. Peter’s Grade School; Sue Ann always having the winning Valentine’s Day Box. My deepest sympathy is extended to Marilyn, Janet, Bill and the family

Michelle Nance

July 6, 2005

On behalf of my family, I would like to extend my dear condolences to your family. My daughter, Holly, was in Mrs. Trainer's PM Kindergarten class this past year. She was a remarkable teacher to Holly whom Holly adored dearly. Mrs. Trainer will be a constant role model to Holly as she left a wonderful impression on her. Once again, our prayers are with you during this difficult and trying time.

Rose Taylor

July 6, 2005

Sue was my friend. She was such a special person. She would telephone me and we would talk for the longest time about her family, friends and most of all her kids at school. I'm going to miss her very much, but I know I will see her again in Heaven. She was such a good christian. I hope I can live my life to touch people the way Sue has done.

Mrs. Trainer with Tyler, Georgina, Meghan, Amy & Danelle from the AM Kindergarten class

Terry, Jim, Kevin, George, Jessica & Amy Brand

July 6, 2005

She made kindergarten for our two daughters a special time filled with laughter and joy. She helped them to love school. We will miss her dearly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Beth Dopirak

July 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. We hope that you may find comfort in the memories you have of Sue. It was such a pleasure having her as our son's kindergarten teacher this past school year. She will be missed.

Mike, Amy, Alison & Kristen Underhill

July 5, 2005

My first school year at NAES was a wonderful experience all because of my kindergarten teacher, Ms. Trainer. I will always remember "The Letter People" and I will always remember you too.



Love, Alison

Susan Corley

July 5, 2005

She was a wonderful woman who will be dearly missed. Please know that our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Jones

July 5, 2005

Sue was such a warm and sweet person and was loved by her students and parents. She will be sadly missed by all her knew her and the students that she lovingly taught. New Albany Elementary School has lost a wonderful teacher.

Laura Green

July 5, 2005

She was my daughters teacher this past year and she was a wonderful teacher and person! Amelia will miss her dearly - yet remember her as a great woman.

Susan and David Milne

July 5, 2005

What a kind and loving teacher to our daughter. She made her first year of school one filled with many happy memories and fun times. She will be sorely missed.

Our sincere condolences to the family.

Susan, David, Peter and Georgina Milne

Kathy White

July 5, 2005

My thought and prays are with you, she was a wonderful teacher and friend to so many people.

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