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CLARIBEL RUNSER
LIMA — Claribel A. Runser, 91, passed away June 2, 2015, at 12:56 pm at Elmcroft of Lima.
Claribel was born February 16, 1924 in Williamstown, to Irvin and Sallie Fern (Pore) Rodabaugh who preceded her in death. On October 27, 1945, she married William R. Runser who preceded her in death on May 9, 2014.
Claribel retired in 1986 as a Secretary. Her employment included 4 years at Westinghouse, 13 years at Sheller Globe and 4 years at Superior Coach. She had been a member of Lima Baptist Temple since 1967 where she was active in the church with missionary work. During the Korean War Claribel volunteered with the canteen assisting soldiers as they passed through Lima on the trains. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. She also enjoyed playing board games. Claribel was known for her playful sense of humor. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Claribel is survived by 3 sons, William D. (Nancy) Runser of Elida, Roger ( "Beth")" Runser of Lima, Lloyd (Diani) Runser of Dover, DE, a daughter, Beverly (Tim) Shimp of Terrace Park, 8 grandchildren, Dr. Lloyd (Avee) Runser, Joel (Lindsay) Shimp, Zachary (Missy) Shimp, Benjamin (Sara) Shimp, Nicholas ( Jessica) Runser, Joseph ( Alicia) Runser, Emily (Blake) Runser and Robert Runser; 7 great grandchildren, Rose Runser, Scott and Sydney Shimp, Saylor Shimp, Kaleb and Reese Runser, and Swayzee Lundy; a brother, Charles Rodabaugh of Arlington.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Runser; 2 brothers, Dr. Franklin D. Rodabaugh, Dr. Edwin Roy Rodabaugh, and a sister, Irma (Rodabaugh) Blosser.
Services will be 10 :30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 at CHILES LAMAN FUNERAL CREMATION SERVICES, EASTSIDE CHAPEL. Rev. Gary Hohman will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 4 and 6 8 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 and 1 hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lima Baptist Temple or Donor's Choice.
Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Monica Doorley
June 6, 2015
Roger, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers to you & your family.
June 5, 2015
Family of Clarabel, I'm sending my condolences on line since I'm in MI. Until Sunday. I've known your family ever since we joined LBT back in the 60's. it's so hard to have both parents gone. Makes you feel like an orphan no matter how old you are. We in the Encouragers class have missed Clarabel ever since she was unable to attend church. In Christian love, sympathy, and prayers, Ruby Sandy
Jill Cummings Winegardner
June 4, 2015
To Claribel's family,
My mother, Dorothy Cummings and Claribel were such dear friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 4, 2015
Bill & family
Our prayers and thoughts are for you at this time of parting
Dave & Sandra Rice
June 4, 2015
So sorry for your loss Bill.
Ben & Kim Osting
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