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Boblyn Gumpf Obituary
Chippewa Township
Boblyn Elaine Gumpf, 83, ("Bobbie" as her friends and family called her), of Chippewa Township passed away suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2015.
Born on January 14, 1932, in New Brighton, PA to Agnes and Carl Milton Olson, Boblyn graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1950 and from Providence Hospital Nursing School in 1952. She married the love of her life, Herbert George Gumpf ("Bert"), 63 years ago.
Although an RN, Bobbie gave up nursing to run the garden center associated with her husband's landscape architecture career, now Gumpf Gardens. When she was asked "Why?" Bobbie replied, "Because my husband needed me." An expert in ornamental trees and shrubs and their care, she successfully ran the garden center for almost 40 years.
Bobbie was active in the Chippewa United Presbyterian Church Ladies Group, book clubs, card clubs and other charity organizations.
She is survived by her husband; her sister and brother-in-law, Carol Ann and Dick Walker (Phoenix, Arizona); her daughter and son-in-law, Judy Rae and Nick DiGiovine (Butte, Montana); her daughter, Jan Gumpf Weeks (Forest Grove, Oregon) and her son and daughter-in-law, Jim Gumpf and Amy Thurrott (Patterson). Their seven surviving grandchildren and their spouses are Stephen James and Nicole Gumpf (South Beaver Township), Caitlin Marie and Kyle Denning (Eugene, Oregon), Allison Rae and Anthony Burns (Pittsburgh), Alexis Rae and Kevin O'Leary (Detroit Michigan), Eric DiGiovine (Butte, Montana), Kristen Nicole Gumpf and fiancé Steve Gregory (Pittsburgh), and Michael Andrew Gumpf (State College, Pennsylvania), and there is one great-grandchild, Madelyn Deborah Gumpf who turned one on June 16, 2015.
Boblyn was a firecracker, but yet a lady - strong in mind, spirit and heart. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Chippewa Twp., www.gabauerluttonfuneralhome.com, where opening prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and a funeral service will be held at Chippewa United Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Scott Graham officiating.
Interment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
July 8, 2015
Bert, I was sad to hear about Boblyn. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Your cousin John O. Slater, Jr.
June 30, 2015
Dear Bert, Joe and I are so sorry to hear Bobbie passed. We will miss her as I'm sure your you and your family will also. We will keep you in our prayers. Joe & Linda Domet
June 30, 2015
Dear Bert, Roberta and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family on the sudden passing of your sweet wife. George Bice
Frank Black
June 29, 2015
Jan and Family,so sorry to hear about your mother.Sending prayers to you and your family.
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Ruth Leach
June 29, 2015
Bert, Jim, Jan, Judy,
I am very sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing. To me she was a wonderful person, teacher, friend! I have fond memories of my years at the Garden Center, thank you for sharing her with me!
You are in my thoughts, and prayers.
Monica Rudolph
June 28, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing. She was a great person and I will miss seeing her in our Red Hat Group. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jordan and Monica Rudolph
Frank Daquila
June 28, 2015
Dear Bert, Jim, Jan, and Judy: so very sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing. I have fond memories of "all of us" growing up. Bobbie was such a wonderful person. God Bless all of you. Love Frank Daquila
Ruth Nulph
June 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing..always enjoyed spending time with her in Citrus Park with the Red Hatters. Bert you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth and Larry Nulph
June 27, 2015
Bert
Our prayers are with you.
Mary and Gar Moody
Janice Weeks
June 27, 2015
For time lost, I will always regret. I will see you again Mom. I love you and Dad.
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