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Darlene Owen Obituary
Darlene Marie (Brennan) Owen, 72, passed away peacefully January 4, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East surrounded by her family. Darlene adored her family including her devoted husband of 51 years, three loving children and her precious grandchildren. Darlene lived to help others. She was a devout member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, serving as a eucharistic minister as well as serving on several committees. She volunteered at W.A.R.M. and visited the sick and those in need of comfort. Her warm, friendly personality made her an instant friend to all she met, and she had a smile and twinkling eyes that could light up a room. Darlene graduated from Mother of Sorrows High School near Chicago, then married and moved to Ohio with her family. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Otterbein College, then a Master's Degree from Mt. St. Joseph's in Cincinnati. Darlene taught kindergarten for 27 years in the Westerville school district and loved every minute of it. Darlene loved to swim, take walks on the beach, travel to places near and far, play euchre, eat lunch out with her friends, but mostly "Grandma Dar" loved to spoil her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy, father Edward and older brother Denny. Survivors include husband, Anthony; children, Anthony Joseph Owen (Allison), Christine Michele Zepfel (Robert), and William Joseph Owen (Donielle); and beloved grandchildren, Jack, Lyssa, Sophia, Brett, Ainsley, Haylie, Maren, plus one on the way in April; as well as brother, John Brennan (Karen); and sister, Maureen Rupert (David). Calling hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Devore-Snyder Funeral Home, 637 N. State Route 61, (at SR 3), Sunbury. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Saturday at St. John Neumann, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury. Father Paul Noble, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, Darlene would love for you to donate to the Central Ohio Spina Bifida Alliance (COSBA), 7239 Upper Cambridge Way, Westerville, OH 43082, www.centralohiospinabifidaalliance.blogspot.com, The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339, www.bafound.org, or a Catholic charity of your choice. The DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve Darlene's family. Please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com to share a memory or condolence with her family.
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Jeff Kasson
January 15, 2020
Mrs. Owen was a wonderful human being, a beloved teacher and just a joy to know. Our son was in her elementary class at Whittier. He loved her, and thrived in her class. We are so proud of the work that she did teaching our son, and we thank her so much for her positive attitude and loving spirit. A life well lived!
January 14, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Darlene Owen. I have four children who all had the privilege of having Darlene as their kindergarten teacher. She was a true gem. Her incredible patience and genuine kindness helped to make her a wonderful teacher. One of Darlene's Christmas projects for the kids was to make a Christmas tree. Each of my children proudly decorated their paper cut out Christmas tree with glitter glue. Each year these trees are part of our holiday decorations as I proudly display these on the wall to recall some of their childhood. Of course, this reminds us of Mrs. Owen, as they always will. She amazed me when I would run into her around town, as she would actually remember me and my children! She was loved by many, and we share in your sorrow for her loss. May God's peace be with you always.
Lynn Williams
Lynn Lyons
January 13, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. She was a very special teacher. Prayers to her family.
January 13, 2020
You all have my deepest sympathy for your loss of Darlene, and I am remembering you and her in my prayers.
Darlene had a beautiful smile, and it was always present when she would greet you.
Chris Will
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