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Tina Harder Obituary

HARDER Tina M. Harder, 51, of Columbus, passed away April 25, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tina is preceded in death by her father John Harder, grandmother Opal "Opie" Wilburn and nephew Marc Casey Harder. Tina is survived by her daughter, Jamie (Scott) Johnson; mother, Betty Harder; brothers, Mark (Christine) Harder, Greg (Paula) Harder, Johnny Ray (Susan) Harder; former sister-in-law, Carol Brownsfield; cousin, Kim Russell; special friends, Sharon Dunn and Roger Douglas; numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Tina work for Grange Insurance for over 25 years and the people at Grange became her second family. Tina was a member of Obetz Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and cookouts. Tina was a giving woman and was always doing for others. The main love in life was her family. She was always sharing comforting words or was always ready to give hugs. She was a fighter and refused to give up. The family wishes to thank Dr. Terry Dragash and his staff for their compassion, support and care. Visitation will be held 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where the funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Pastor Jay Schlenker and Pastor Ken Ellis will be officiating. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Tina.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 27, 2010.

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Chrissy Duty

May 24, 2010

I worked with Tina at Grange. Many memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time.
Cherish the memories.

Jo Anne (Darrow) Rouse

April 30, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. I went to school with Tina and graduated in 1977 with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you during your time of sorrow and always. Tina will always be with you in your hearts. Love and Prayers!

Vivian Murray

April 28, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jaymie Shirkey

April 28, 2010

Really enjoyed getting to know and working with Tina at Grange. She always had a kind smile on her face, especially when talking about her beloved daughter and grandson. My condolences to the Harder family.

April 28, 2010

I enjoyed working with Tina at Grange. She will be missed but at least she is not suffering anymore. She was a good person.

Jean Smith

Monica Mills

April 28, 2010

I am sorry we have lost a wonderful Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend. Tina was a Great Person! We will all miss her dearly. We all have wonderful memories of her. Just remember she will always be with you and she is not in anymore pain. We will see her again someday. I worked with Tina at Grange and enjoyed many of the cookouts at Marks house... My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family in this difficult time.

April 27, 2010

Dear Harder family,

My condolences for your loss. From reading the obituary, Ms. Harder appeared to be both loved and loving. May the God of tender mercies provide comfort for you during this difficult time (2 Cor 1:3-4).

April 27, 2010

i would like to say that tina was a wonderful person to talk to . the memz that i have wit her is when everytime i would go out side i would leave the front door open an she would always say shut that damn door .lol then when i would leave to go back home she would always tell me how pretty i was an what not . tina i gonna miss u

beverly darrow

April 27, 2010

sorry for your lose i use to work with tina until i got sick beverly

Stacie (Beem) Rodgers

April 27, 2010

Jamie and family - My heart breaks for you. It is never easy to lose a person you love. I know it is so much harder to lose your mom. Please remember that she is always with you, and she is no longer in pain. She got her healing. Please know that my prayers are with you as you go through the days ahead.

Jacque Switzer

April 27, 2010

I worked with Tina at Grange for many years and always appreciated her service and effort. I hope you are able to find comfort in the fact that she is at peace and no longer in any pain. God speed Tina.

April 27, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to Tina's family especially her mom Betty. I worked at Grange with Tina in Commercial Lines. I also remember the good times at the Offset.
May God watch over you.

Mary Scott (Dicello) Hilliard, Ohio

Kim Perry

April 27, 2010

Harder family,
May God bless your family. May his Angels wrap their wings around you in your time in need.

Kim Perry

April 27, 2010

Tina was a great friend. She road to work with me for years. She will surely be missed from me. Carol Hayes

Victoria Boggs

April 27, 2010

I graduated high school with Tina - HTHS '77. She was always smiling. I am a cancer survivor of 10 years and know God has a purpose in our fight...It is for His glory alone. My prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

April 27, 2010

I was Tina's supervisor for many years. She was a hard worker and had a big heart. She was one of the kindest people I have ever met. She will be missed.
Sue Rathburn

Susan Mills

April 27, 2010

Your family will be in my daily thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Tina at Grange and she was a very lovely person. May the grace of God comfort you now and forever.

Denise Boyce

April 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 27, 2010

I want to offer my deepest sympathy on the death of Tina. I worked with her at Grange for several years and know she will be sadly missed. I will keep all of her family in my prayers. Linda Sharp

Jeff Carroll

April 27, 2010

Betty, Mark, Greg and Johnny:We lived next door to you on South 22nd Street. May the Lord comfort you in your sorrow. I know that He will. I will be praying for you. Sincerely-Jeff Carroll

Nicole Lindsey (Fletcher)

April 27, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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