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Eibhlin Ewald Obituary
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Eibhlin Elspeth Matilda Ewald, age 15, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Eibhlin was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on June 22, 2015. She completed a round of treatment at the Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Eibhlin transferred to the Cincinnati Children's Medical Center for additional rounds of chemotherapy treatment followed by a bone marrow transplant on November 20th, 2016. The excellent loving care she received at both hospitals is deeply appreciated.
Eibhlin was a freshman at Park Tudor School in Indianapolis and a 2015 graduate of The Orchard School. She loved playing soccer and softball, participating in theater and singing, music of all genres, designing clothes, and experimenting with fashion, make-up and the latest nail polish colors. She also enjoyed traveling, spoke fluent mandarin, and loved animals; her interests and activities were as varied and eclectic as her shining personality. Eibhlin and those around her embraced her unicorn spirit - rare, beautiful and unique.
She was sensitive, witty, creative and was a free spirit. Eibhlin shared her individuality and challenged those around her to look at the world through a different lens. She adored her family and, as the youngest, she was loved, picked on and protected by four big brothers who believe she hung the moon.
Eibhlin was born January 12, 2001 in Bloomington IN to Thaddeus B. and Erin {Taylor} Ewald.
She is survived by her parents Thad and Erin Ewald of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Bethel Township, OH. Also surviving are her four big brothers; Sebastian Q. (Kathleen) Ewald, North Carolina, Thane L. Ewald, Minneapolis, MN, Tevish R. Ewald and Lachlan B. Ewald both of Indianapolis, IN, grandparents; Larry D. and Sonia {Studebaker} Ewald, David Taylor and Patricia Taylor all of Bethel Township, OH; plus several aunts and uncles and numerous cousins from around the world.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday at the West Charleston Church of the Brethren, 4817 S. State Route 202, Tipp City, OH 45371. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at West Charleston Church of the Brethren and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Pastors Irv Heishman and Mark Stenberg will officiate; burial will follow in the Studebaker Family Cemetery, Bethel Township.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371.
Celebration of Life service to be held Sunday, January 31st from 2-4pm at The Orchard School in Indianapolis.
To leave condolences for the family or to share a memory please visit www.fringsandbayliff.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eibhlin's memory may be made to the following:
Be the Match (bethematch.org), Indiana Youth Group (indianayouthgroup.org), and to the Humane Society of Indianapolis (indyhumane.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eibhlin Ewald
C R
January 31, 2016
to EIBHLIN FAMILY I AM SO SORRY ABOUT HER PASSING SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND A SWEET SOUL. MY YOU FINE COMFORT IN HER MEMORIES. GOD BLESS
Nancy Herndon-Robinson
January 31, 2016
I did not know your daughter, but her infectious and beautiful smile makes me realize how special she was. May God comfort you all.
Ray Stacherski
January 30, 2016
Thad, Erin. Pam and I just learned about you loss. We are so very sorry. Losing a beautiful child is so painful.
Thad, you and your family will always be in our prayers.
Ray, Pam Stacherski
January 29, 2016
Eibhlin, you will be forever missed. While you were here, we wore sunglasses because your light was so bright!
Much love and sympathy to your family.
With a heavy heart,
Bethanne Collins
Angie Mannon
January 29, 2016
Eibhlin was, and will continue to be, loved by so many. Our hearts are heavy.
Love, The Mannons
Mark Striebich
January 29, 2016
Erin, Thadeous Bartolomew, Family--It is with a troubled soul that I send this heart felt condolence. No words will adequately describe or help but rest assured that your family is now and will be always in my prayers.
The beautiful words describing your daughter paint a wonderful story of a young ANGEL summoned home at an early age. My own daughter, Erin, experienced the Children's Hospital Cincinnati for her BM Transplant. May there be a degree of comfort for the two of you and your family in knowing that I care. Your former Teacher, Mark Striebich
Liz LeMay
January 28, 2016
I met Eibhlin a few times at her home with Katie. She was always so sweet, funny, and full of life. The Ewald family is one who is loving, triendly, and kind. My heart goes out to anyone who knew and loved Eibhlin. Love and peace ❤
Maureen Detrick
January 28, 2016
I had the honor of knowing and loving the Ewalds - many moons ago when they lived in Tokyo, Japan. A beautiful family - but this was before the light of Eibhlin entered their lives. I only wish I could have met her. I wish you peace, and send you love. Sebastian, who I knew the best, I am so very sorry for your loss. My love to all.
DAB
January 28, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for those ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Pamela Alderink
January 27, 2016
To Eibhlin's family - - I will pray for your sorrow to lift, your hearts to heal, and your smiles to return as you remember your beautiful daughter in coming days, weeks and years. Her light shines.
A H
January 27, 2016
So very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May these words written by our loving Heavenly Father bring you support, comfort and peace in the days ahead.
~2 Kings 20:5 I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Here I am healing you.
January 26, 2016
Erin, Thad, and Sons, Paul and I are heart sick of your loss of your beautiful daughter, Eibhlin. We want you to know that you are and have always been on our minds. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through these most difficult times. Peace be with you. Fondly, Paul and Penny Bizek
Jenny Bush
January 26, 2016
Thad, Erin and the rest of the Ewald family, my sincere condolences as you deal with such a sad time in your lives, I can not express how heavy our hearts were when we heard the news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Jenny Bush and the entire families of Cummins Mid-South and Cummins Southern Plains
Hudy B
January 26, 2016
When we lose a loved one, they become a memory. Then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your loved one, they will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10
Glen Hausfeld
January 26, 2016
Peace.
Ed Burns
January 26, 2016
We have never met, but I share your sorrow at this difficult time.
A Dad and Grandfather from Anoka, MN.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
January 26, 2016
In God's care, rest in peace.
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