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Barbara And Richard Smyers
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Both graduated from Reynoldsburg High School, Barbara graduated in 1960 and Richard in 1959. They were married September 3, 1960 in Monroe, Michigan. Richard entered Ohio Wesleyan and then seminary school at the Methodist Theological School where he received his Masters of Divinity. Richard served in the United Methodist Church, West Ohio Conference for 56 years. Barbara served alongside her husband while working as an Office Administrator until she retired from Ashland Chemical Company in 2002.
Barbara and Richard are preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Beatrice (Kibbee) Strawser; his father, Harland R. Smyers; his step-father, James M. Shimp; her sister, Ruth Strawser; his brother, John R. Smyers; his sister Patricia (Hans) Hansmann; grandson, Chase M. Sharrett.
They are survived by their devoted children, Christine (Glenn) Dillion, Cheri Smyers, Harland (Janel) Smyers, Carmen (fiancé Will Hoffine) Smyers;
grandchildren, Travis (Stacey) Dillion, Brittnee (Tucker) Barlow, Adam (Tory) Smyers, Matthew Smyers, Caitlyn (fiancé, Lloyd Thompson) Sharrett, Lance Corporal Nickolas (Sierra) Carter, Hunter Carter, Samuel Smyers; 7 great grandchildren; Richard's mother, Viola (Good) Smyers Shimp; Barbara's siblings, Richard "Dick" (Liliane) Strawser, Connie (Ray) Gilpin; Richard's siblings, William (Mary) Smyers, Shirley (Jim) Wears; Richard's step-brother, J. Robert Shimp; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins including, Betty (Tom) Sauls.
2 Corinthians 4:14 "Knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you."
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Rosalie Beers and Rev. John W. Beers,Jr.
October 27, 2021
So sorry to learn of your parents deaths. We have fond memories when the Conference Choir presented concerts. Dick and John sang.
Patti Holly Calvert
October 26, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of both of your parents. What a loss. I met and served with Barb and Dick in Columbus Emmaus Community. Barb and I were also in a share group together. They will be missed.
Joan Grieser (Matt's mom)
October 22, 2021
Harland: So sorry to hear of your loss of both parents. My heart goes out to you and your family. Take care. Our prayers are coming your way. In sympathy.
Glen and Jane Herman
October 21, 2021
I sang with Barb in the Singing Wives of Ministers Choir for years. Glen and I both enjoyed Dick and Barb´s friendship, and we send all of the family our deepest condolences. They surely were a team, in life and in death. They are singing together with the saints in the heavenly choir. Well done, Dick and Barb.
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Rev Loran Miracle
October 21, 2021
Dick was very influential in my early Christian life thru Emmaus and later into ministry. I remember his great sense of humor and joyous faith. Thanks for his life well lived.
Scott Kelso
October 21, 2021
Linda and I are very saddened by the passing of Richard and Barbara. We have know the and their family for many, many years. Richard was a great pastor who upheld the integrity of the Word of God. They will be missed.
Lucille Copus
October 21, 2021
I have known Barbara and Richard for many years. She sang with me in the Singing Wives' of Ministers. Richard sang with the Ministers' choir. Usually if we had a concert and he was free, he came to these concerts. I thought so much of both of them. I extend my sympathy and prayers to the family.
Martha Gross
October 21, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of your double loss this past weekend. Dick and I sang together in the Ministers' Choir for many years, and he and Barbara were wonderful people to be around and to travel with. Dick's musical talent was amazing. Please accept my condolences and know that you are held in prayer.
Chris Heckaman
October 21, 2021
Thank you Richard for your faithful love of Jesus and his church. It always inspired me. Privileged to one day join you in the kingdom.
Matthew S Blau
October 21, 2021
So sorry may God Bless you in your grief.
Rev Bill & Julie Koppert
October 21, 2021
So sorry to learn of the deaths of Richard & Barbara. We have many fond memories of sharing with them through the West Ohio Ministers Choir for many years. Our prayers are with all the family in this time of loss.
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