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Janice Sodders Obituary
ELIDA -- Janice Mae Sodders, 95, of Elida, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at Vancrest of Delphos.
She was born June 26, 1929, in Newark to Orus and Marie (White) Helser, who both preceded her in death. On June 26, 1949, in Lima she married Theodore Sodders who survives in Elida. They had been married over 75 years.
Jan was preceded in death by her sisters, Thelma (Tom) Shields, and Louise (Rex) Ciavola; in-laws, Dale (Eileen) Sherrick and Everett (Thelma) Sodders.
She is survived by her children, Doug (Barb) Sodders of Lima and Mike (Karin) Sodders of Hilliard. Also surviving is a brother, Carl (Liz) Helser of San Antonio, TX; seven grandchildren, Nate (Stephanie) Sodders, Bo Sodders, Brett (Julia) Sodders, Angela (Dave) Sodders, Taylor Sodders, Mallory Sodders and Matt (Stephanie) Jackson; great-grandchildren, Ryan Lidgy, Cade Sodders, Brayden, Reid and Coralie Sodders and Lyla and Oliver Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.
Jan was a 1947 graduate of Shawnee High School and also a graduate of Northwestern School of Commerce. She had been employed by Metropolitan Bank in Lima, General Motors in Kalamazoo, MI. She retired after 25 years as Secretary at Elida High School where she dearly loved the students and faculty. She had volunteered at St. Rita's Hospital since 1990 and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elida.
She loved spending time with her family and friends and was an avid sports fan. She loved music, Elida High School and Ohio State Buckeye sports. She enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, crafts and especially her flower gardens. Above all, Jan loved watching her sons and grandchildren in their sports and music activities.
A Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 18 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 105 E. Main Street, Elida. Pastor Paul Scannell will be officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dawn Wingate
November 3, 2024
Prayers to the family, especially Nate and Bo. Mrs. Sodders was a wonderful person.
Dawn Wingate
Larry Gockley
October 18, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Janice Sodders family and the fond memories I remember growing up. Larry & Janice (Strayer) Gockley.
Sandy Lewis
October 18, 2024
To Ted and family´,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Dave West
October 16, 2024
My condolences to the Sodders family I worked with Mike and Doug and didn´t have the privilege to meet Jan but can say her husband and her raised 2 outstanding men and roll models and made her proud will be praying for the family
MARK MIller
October 16, 2024
Jan was such a nice lady. I was the volunteer director when she volunteered at St. Rita's. She was a wonderful dedicated volunteer. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Douglas Hall
October 15, 2024
My memory is that Jan and the Sodders family were the Best Neighbors anyone could have while Growing up in Elida, Ohio.
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