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JOSH ENYART
LIMA — Josh E. EnYart, 84, passed away at 6:50 am August 14, 2016, at his residence.
Josh was born January 14, 1932 in Celina to Rev. Frank T. and Hazel M. (Sweigart) EnYart who preceded him in death. On August 22, 1954 he married Barb A. Archer who survives in Lima.
He was a retired gauge repairman for Ford Motor Company with 37 years of service. He then worked part-time at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes. He was a US Navy veteran in the Submarine service during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Lima Baptist Temple, a Sunday School teacher, a lay speaker in several churches, and played in the harps and strings group for many nursing homes. He was a member of Ft. Amanda #706 F & AM and was past president of Lima Shrine Club where he drove many children to the Shriners Hospital. He was a Motorcycle Deputy in the 1960's. He was a life member of VFW Post 1275. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially fellowship with his family.
Survivors include: 3 Sons, Tom (Kim) EnYart, Tim (Lori) EnYart, Frank EnYart; 2 Daughters, Beth (Gary) Leach, Susan Wolf; 11 Grandchildren, Kelly (Jon) Burke, Seth EnYart, Shane EnYart, Brooke (Justin) Kirk, Meagan (Jared) Horstman, Frank Joseph EnYart, Erin (Cory) Maier, Amy (Luke) Moore, Brock Leach, Ariah (James) Avila, Andre Wolf; 11 Great-Grandchildren, Hayley and Alivia Burke, Skyler, Preston, and Gavin Kirk, Logan, Mason, and Ava Moore, Azaria and Zaren Avila, and one on the way; a Brother, David (Lynne) EnYart; 2 Nephews, Dave (Heather) EnYart, Mike (Kim) EnYart, very special friend since teenagers, Bob (Clare) Rigel, a special Navy buddy, Lee Himes.
Friends may call Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 11:00 am until time of services at 1:00 pm at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES SHAWNEE CHAPEL with Rev. Gary Rummel and Rev. Tom Eisenman officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1275 and the US Navy.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josh EnYart
August 18, 2016
I will never forget my only motor cycle ride a very fond memory and also thumbs up at dinner love to all
Thomas Cotrell
August 18, 2016
Frank, so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I know how much he meant to you. Prayers for you and your family.
Judy DeWitt Rex
August 18, 2016
To Barb and family ~ Growing up and knowing the EnYarts meant a lot of smiles. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Seth EnYart
August 17, 2016
Thank you all for all the kind words about my grandpa. He was a great man and always had a kind heart. I learned alot from him. Love and miss you grandpa.
Ron and Diana Geiger and Family
August 17, 2016
My father and I used to work with Josh in the 60's.He always had time to talk to you.Enjoyed gospel sings at Memorial Hall.My deepest condolences to the family
Sandy Lovett-Heaphy
August 17, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Enyart's passing. Such a kind soul. Prayers are with your family.
August 17, 2016
To all of Josh Enyart's family,
We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you.
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Norm & Bonnie ( Lease ) Phillips
Forest, Oh.
Larry Garlock
August 17, 2016
To Mrs. EnYart and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. EnYart. Know that I will remember him and all of you in my prayers.
Larry Garlock
Bill Dixon
August 17, 2016
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Josh's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Josh's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
Josh E. EnYart, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Nick Nichols
August 16, 2016
To the EnYart Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Josh's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Josh will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
(SS) Josh EnYart
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
August 16, 2016
Iknew Josh when his family came to visit his grand parents the Sweigert family, we were neighbor to them. Josh came to my wife funeral in Rockford,Ohio in 1997 Your family have my sypathy Jim Now
Melanie and Louie Stokes
August 16, 2016
Brooke, Justin and family... You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Steve & Carol Dotson
August 16, 2016
Mrs Enyart, Tim, Lori and entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. Such a sad time to get through. We are keeping you in our prayers. Hold on to all the wonderful memories. May the Lord Bless each of you and help you thru this time.
Sincerely, Steve & Carol Dotson.
August 16, 2016
dear tim and kim,,,,
so sorry to hear about your dad. it was always nice talking with josh at church. he was a pleasant man to be around. your family is in our prayers........
jerry and Kathy hoffman
Shelly Hall
August 16, 2016
Mr. EnYart, as I always respectfully called him, was such a sweet man! As the daughter of his best friends, Bob and Clare Rigel, I always enjoyed going to The EnYart's house on Saturday nights to play pool in the basement and eat brownies and ice cream! What fond memories of my childhood long ago...You will be missed, Mr. EnYart, but I know FOR CERTAIN where I'll see you again. Much Love, Shelly Hall
Cheryl Trinidad
August 16, 2016
I have such good memories of Josh including his cowboy boots, his motorcycle and his old books in the basement of your house. The motorcycle ride that he and I and Tom went on a few summers back will always be a special memory. When I was a kid I thought Josh and Barb were the "coolest people I knew"!! So very special and so very loved. He will be missed by many, I'm sure of that. And this earth was a better place because he was here.
With much love,
Cheryl
Bill and Margaret Wheeler
August 16, 2016
So sorry to see the passing of Josh.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Take care of yourself Barb
August 16, 2016
Thank You Sir For Your Service To Our Country.
August 16, 2016
So sorry to see the passing of Josh . He fought the good fight and now he can rest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Take care of your self. Bill and Margaret Wheeler
kerry rumbaugh
August 16, 2016
Josh was always so nice to me. I always told him he dressed so nice and he would give me an ink pin. He always made me smile, he will be greatly missed.
Cindy (Green) Honegger
August 16, 2016
I remember the expression Grandma Green used ... "Josh is a card..." Always joking and teasing. My heart is with Barbara and the kids. May God lift you up.
Tim & Michele Grigsby
August 16, 2016
Tom, Kim, and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Father sounds like a wonderful man of God and we know you will see him again.
August 16, 2016
My thoughts, prayers & sympathy to all the family. Linda Bishop
Johnnie,Taneka,Travon and Keiwuan Slaughter
August 16, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Chet Fisher
August 16, 2016
Tim, so sorry to hear about your father. I remember working out with him when you lived in Lost Creek... a GREAT guy!!
Cheryl Enyart
August 15, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Josh's death. Barbara, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless your family during this time
I am James J Enyart's widow
Mike & Kim EnYart
August 15, 2016
Uncle Josh you're going to be so missed. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me into your family and into your lives. For 40 years you've always made me feel like part of your family, you and Aunt
Barbara are very special in my heart and
always will be. And I thank you for that, you have a wonderful family that loves and
cherishes you and a piece of their heart will
be missing..... But memories you've made
throughout your life with the many people you have met along your journey here on Earth those memories and that love will be forever with each and every person. That's something that will never leave us. We are both very sad Mike and I but yet we both Rejoice for we know you're with our Lord and savior and we know you will have no more pain for you are the lucky one..... your whole again.
Until we meet again.
We Love you Mike and Kim in EnYart
Teresa EnYart
August 15, 2016
I miss you already Uncle Josh! I will never forgot neighbor Fred and hiding from him. And, too, when I was 3 years old, you rubbing Absorbing Junior on my open wound and me streaming. Luckily I recovered from both these situations...haha. You will be missed! I love you so much!
Sharon Young
August 15, 2016
Uncle Josh was an inspiration to our family. We will remember his love for all and positive attitude in life. An awesome matriarch to the family, loved the Lord and preached the word. You will be missed Uncle Josh, will see you again some day. Love you, Neice Sharon Young
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