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Christina Kesler Obituary
ELIDA — Christina I. "Tina" Kesler, age 53, was called into the presence of the Lord at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center with the love of her family by her side.
Tina was born August 1, 1968 in Lima, OH, to Gary W. and Donna M. (Fetter) Bowers. On August 17, 1990 she married Gary Alan Kesler.
Tina was a 1986 graduate of Elida High School and attended Fort Wayne Bible College. Tina loved the Lord and was a Prayer Warrior. She was a member of Lima Baptist Temple, loved being around the water and sunsets. She was an exceptional woman and will dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Gary Alan Kesler of Elida; twin sons, Bret M. Kesler of Elida and Bryant A. (Julie) Kesler of Lima; three grandchildren, AJ Kesler, Skylar Kesler, Alaina Kesler; mother, Donna M. Bowers, of Lima; great-grandmother, Mary Fetter of Lima; brother, Troy (Adrianne) Bowers of Masison, MS; sister, Tammy (Richard) Cotrell of Lima; mother-in-law, Nancy Kesler of Gomer; her beloved dog, Abby and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Gary W. Bowers and Father-in-law, David Kesler.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2021 at Lima Baptist Temple, 982 Brower Road, Lima, Ohio 45801. Pastor Gary Hohman will officiate the service. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, at Lima Baptist Temple and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
The Kesler family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff and nurses at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center ICU for the care given to Tina these last few weeks.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lima Rescue Mission, 216 E. Wayne Street, Lima, Ohio 45801.
CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES is honored to be entrusted with the Kesler family arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Hefner Dawn
December 16, 2021
Many prayers for you Donna Bowers. I am so so sorry to hear this
Anna Mumma
December 9, 2021
Continued prayers for your family. I feel so blessed to have been a friend of Tinas for the last 8 years. She was a real prayer warrior and we shared many requests with each other. I miss her so much already but I know I will see her again. She is no longer in pain and is rejoicing with her Jesus and others that have gone before. We´ll be here for you Gary
Heather O´Connor
December 9, 2021
Donna, Troy, Tammy, and Tina´s family, I was shocked to hear of Tina´s passing. Hugs and prayers to all of you. We had some fun times as "kids" which I remember fondly. She is at peace now.
Erin Tarrh
December 8, 2021
Tina will be deeply missed by so many. I am just one of those many people who has been deeply impacted by Tina´s love and influence in my life. I grew up attending the same church as Tina and her husband and twin boys in Lima, Ohio. When I was in high school, Tina was my small group leader in youth group. She helped water the seeds of my faith and guided my walk with God as I navigated those teens years. Thinking back to that time, some of the details are a blur, but I remember the big things that made such an impact. I remember that she opened up her home to all of us in the youth group. I remember that she gave freely of her time and prayed with and for us faithfully. I remember that she spoke God´s truth in love. She was invested and it made a difference in my young life. And she didn´t stop there. Tina continued to support and encourage me through the last 15 years over Facebook as I moved away, went to college, started a career, got married and became a mother. The last time I saw Tina was about five years ago at my bridal shower. Afterwards I sent her a message saying that seeing her had made my heart happy. Right now my heart is deeply saddened. But I have hope through Christ that I will see Tina again. This is what she believed and shared often- that Jesus Christ came to the earth on that first Christmas as a baby, He lived as one of us without sin and died for our sins, He rose again and will come again. And if we put our trust in Him and commit our lives to Him, He promises to make His home in our hearts and has prepared a place for us for eternity with Him where there will be no more pain or suffering. Tina has left a legacy that will continue on through the lives of so many of us she has forever touched, for which I am forever grateful.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family in this difficult time.
Jo Ann Mizek
December 8, 2021
My deepest condolences to Gary, Nancy and family.
May my thoughts and prayers give you strength and comfort.
Steve & Linda Clapper
December 8, 2021
Dear Donna, Troy and family, Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of Tina and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the difficult days ahead. I think of the song "I Can Only Imagine" to be how Tina must have felt the instant her soul entered Heaven. Oh, what joy she must feel now.
John R Crosina
December 8, 2021
My deepest condolences to Gary and all the Kesler family. In the loss of your loved one Tina. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Mel and Karen Clark
December 8, 2021
Gary and family. We are so sorry to hear of Tina passing . We know that she is not Lost but with the Lord
We pray he will comfort you and yours at this time .
Donna Laing
December 7, 2021
Wrapped in the arms of our Lord.... forever...until we meet again.
Angie Recker
December 7, 2021
I am so sorry. She was my friend. She will be deeply missed.
Ariana Daily
December 7, 2021
Rest peacefully, Tina. You will always be loved and missed...
Indra Suarez
December 7, 2021
I´ll miss your bright cheerful smile & all our conversations bout our trips , grand babies & just life in general.
R.I.P Tina .
My condolences to Gary & the boys
Jed & Angie Green
December 7, 2021
Tina was such A sweet lady she was kind hearted and sweet, she was A prayer warrior and one that loved to send cards, she impacted my wife and I and my inlaws in Georgia and blessed so many with her big heart and soft words, she will be missed, until we meet again.
Angie Cotrell
December 7, 2021
You are all in my prayers. Tina was such a sweet person. I know she will be missed by all who loved her. I pray the Lord comforts you during this time of mourning. Take heart that someday you'll see her again in Heaven.
Denise Neu
December 7, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the family. You will be dearly missed, Tina. I can´t believe you are gone, but now you are pain and sickness free. R.I.P. Have a happy reunion with your dad.
Jack & Ona Langley
December 6, 2021
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. We rejoice for Tina. She is having a wonderful reunion with her dad. We pray for God's comfort & peace for all of you.
Connie Green
December 6, 2021
We are so sorry Gary you are in our thoughts and prayers
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