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RUBY VAN Obituary

RUBY M. VAN, 42, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Born on Jan. 16, 1976 in Janesville, Wis., she was a daughter of Daniel and Ginger Gehri, who survive. She worked as an Executive Assistant at the William J. and Bonnie L. Hefner Foundation. She enjoyed traveling, going to the lake, spending time with friends, and being out in nature. She could often be found volunteering with animals. She was passionate about horses and sea turtles. She will be remembered as a great mom and someone that cared for others. Surviving family include her husband, Shawn Van; children, Brittani Harris, Jonathan (Sierra) and Alyssa Van; granddaughter, Raelynn Van; her parents; siblings, Danny, Sarah Gehri, Anthony Weseman; two sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; and family by choice, Mike (Jada) Campbell. Service of Sharing is 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46809), with visitation starting at noon. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials may be made to the family. To leave condolences visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 17, 2018.

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Jada Campbell

October 19, 2018

My Rub, what can I say but love you and miss you, you are the true meaning of a Best Friend and sister, I will always cherish every moment and cry and laughter that we shared. No
more pain RIP my sweet sweet sister and friend
Mike and Jada Campbell

Debi Ladd

October 19, 2018

Ruby's smiles and hugs will be missed. Prayers for strength and comfort to all.

Peggy Adkins

October 16, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shawn and your family,God bless you,so sorry for your loss.

Nicole Gable

October 16, 2018

May you and your family be watched over in this time of need.

Shannon and Paul Brammer

October 16, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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