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NANCY STEINER
LIMA — Nancy Baxter Steiner, 75, was born on April 11, 1939 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harry R. and Rose Mihm Baxter. She died on June 24, 2014. Nancy is survived by her beloved family and her husband of 53 years, Dr. David B. Steiner, a daughter, Sarah (John) Esterkyn of San Francisco, California, a son, David Steiner of Kamuela, Hawaii and four grandchildren, Nathan Esterkyn, Jakob Esterkyn, Baxter Steiner, and Nicholas Steiner.
Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Mary (Steven) Bornstein.
Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Lima Senior High School and a 1961 graduate of The Ohio State University. She was an instructor in the Dental Hygiene Department at OSU while David attended medical school. The couple resided for several years in New Orleans, Louisiana and Portland, Oregon before returning to Lima in 1972.
Nancy was a member of Shawnee Presbyterian Church, now Faith Christian Church, where she served for a time as an elder and a deacon. She served for over 20 years as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District.
Nancy enjoyed traveling, reading, knitting, gardening and especially time spent with her family and friends.
A Family Memorial Service will be held at Faith Christian Church at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to Faith Christian Church, the Johnny Appleseed Park Foundation of Allen County for the Nancy R. Steiner Metro Parks Internship Program, 2355 Ada Road, Lima Ohio 45801, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are by CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Steiner
Adam Schattschneider
June 27, 2014
David, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon (Allison) Knepper
June 26, 2014
Very sorry to read about Nancy...she was a very sweet girl in our 1957 class at Lima Senior...You all have my sympathy
June 26, 2014
Dave and Family... Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you
your family. We have lost a dear and great friend. Our Prayers are with you and your family. Sonia and Jerry Mazur, Van Wert, Oh.
June 26, 2014
Dave, our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the special memories of Nancy be a comfort to you. We'll all remember her as a sweet, kind and beautiful lady.
Carol & Dave Merrill, Burlington, KY
Paul & Dorothy Born
June 26, 2014
David & family- I was sorry to read of Nancy passing. I have many memories of Nancy since we started grade school together and continued on thru high school. She will be missed.
June 26, 2014
David, You and your family have our sympathy. Nancy was such a kind, wonderful person. May God bless and give you added strength during this difficult time. Jim and Barbara Fisher
W. Ruth Clay and family
June 25, 2014
Dave we are sending prayers that God will help comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim O'Connor
June 25, 2014
David and Family--we are so very sad to hear of Nancy's passing. I hope all the wonderful memories of your time together are comforting to each of you
in the difficult hours, days, and years ahead......Jim & Joy O'Connor
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