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Verna Rees Obituary

REES Verna "Verna Jean" (Albert) Rees, age 86, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. Survived by her husband of 66 years, Jack; her three children, Pam (Tim) Merkle, Jeff (Carol), Jackie (Doug); six grandchildren, Ashley, Dustin, Danie (Corey) Hallion, Tyler, Lauren (Robert) Beckner and Tucker. Preceded in death by parents Peter and Rose Albert and brothers Paul and Ralph. Graduate of Columbus South HS '44. Throughout the years she participated in basketball, softball, volleyball and bowling. Lover of golf, member of Little Turtle Golf Club since 1977, wine lover and originator of the term "Grandma Pour". Avid OSU and grandkid sports fan. We will all miss her competitive spirit and fierce Scrabble skills. She will be eternally loved and missed by family and dear friends. Verna was an original parishioner of St. Elizabeth parish. On Thursday, January 24 the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated by Rev. Paul Noble at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Columbus Foundation, 1234 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205 c/o Jack Rees Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2013.

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Patricia L Welch

January 15, 2023

Still miss you on and off the golf course, Verna Jean. May you rest in peace.

January 25, 2013

Dear Jackie and Family,thinking of you folks during this difficult time. God bless you, Jack "JB" Hampton
A thought of comfort:
TOGETHERNESS
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the same easy way you always have. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together...smile, think of me, pray for me.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it always was. There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past. Nothing has been lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before, only better. Infinitely happier. We will be together again.

Mindy Snodgrass Metzger

January 25, 2013

January 25,2013
Dear Jack, Pam, Jackie, Jeff and your families, I am so sorry for your loss. May it bring you comfort in knowing what great memories Verna left with so many. She was always one of my Mom's favorite friends and such a wonderful person to all that knew her. She will live on forever in everyone's memories.

Linda VanFleet

January 24, 2013

Jack,
How well I remember you and Verna back in the day! She was always so very nice and always had a smile!
Sincerest condolences for your loss,
Linda VanFleet

January 24, 2013

Dear Jackie
What a great lady who always made you laugh. Dave and I enjoyed being around your Mom and Dad..I Will miss her. Rita

January 24, 2013

Our prayers are with you all!!
The Rehabilitation and Health Center of Gahanna

January 24, 2013

Uncle Jack and Family,

I am saddened to hear about the passing of such an amazing person ...but rest in the arms of Jesus for she is beholding something we all want to do someday. Much love and prayers to you all!

Crystal, Art and Carter VanTassel

January 23, 2013

DEAR JACK AND FAMILY: VERY SADDEN TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF DEAR VERNA....ALL OF MY MEMORIES OF HER ARE HAPPY ONES AND THE FUN TIMES WE SHARED.. SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
MOST SINCERELY. MO

January 23, 2013

So very sad. Your mom was very special to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Terri and Tammy

January 23, 2013

I am going to miss your mom so much! She was a wonderful person and always made me laugh.Prayers for your family. Love Cheryle

January 22, 2013

Jack & family, Alan & I will keep all of you in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. I will always remember playing golf with Verna. I was so lucky to get to know her & be part of our weekly foursome with Connie & Pat. God Bless Verna, may she rest in peace. Gail Stahura

Gary & Kay Peters

January 22, 2013

Jack, you and Verna will always have a big place in our hearts. We cherish the memories we made at Little Turtle and how everyone always looked up to you and Verna as mentors. Lots of love.

Mark Bates

January 22, 2013

Jack, I was devastated to learn of Verna's passing. Both of you mean so much to my family. You two helped keep Dad going after Moms death. We will miss Verna so much! We love you and are thinking of you often.

January 22, 2013

Jack we were blessed with the perfect pardners.
they made our lives worthwile.

Chuck Holmes

January 22, 2013

I am praying for your family during your time of loss. Shelly

Teresa Palumbo-Sanfillipo

January 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember growing up with all of you and she taking us to bowling on Saturday mornings for our bowling league, not to mention all the fun we had playing 4 square and basketball at your house. Great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all right now and heaven has a new beautiful angel.

January 22, 2013

Dear Jackie & Family, So very sorry for your loss. Mikela

January 21, 2013

The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our group of South High School graduates is diminished by her passing.

Gloria Morrow

January 21, 2013

Vera, I will always remember our days at bowling and the Friday nights at the Northland Boosters concession stands. You and Jack were always good helpers. My best to your family.

Bonnie Moses

January 21, 2013

Verna,
You were always there for me-so encouraging and supportive. I remember all the wonderful stories that we shared about grandchildren. May you know that I loved you dear friend.

January 21, 2013

Rest in peace dear friend. I'll always remember you and all the great times we shared.

Pat Welch

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