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Alice Rector Obituary
Alice Caroline Rector, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 96.
She was born December 3, 1920 and was a member of Barberton First Church of Christ.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Rector. They were married for 64 years. Many of those years were enjoyed at the house they built up at Lake Erie entertaining many families and friends, where many happy times and great memories were made.
Alice was also preceded in death by her sons, Larry and Ron and son-in-law, Bob Schlagenhauser.
She is survived by her children, Barb Schlagenhauser, Duane (Claudia), Dan (Julie) and Shirley Evans; daughters-in-law, Carole and Pat; 12 grandchildren, Greg (Cheryl), Don (Nancy), Michelle Wilson, Vernon, Sherry Gross (Bob), Debbie Candle (Kirk), Robbie (Michelle), Susie (Andy), Bryan (Danika), Steve (Mandi), Justin (Rachel) and Eric (Annie); 27 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Hughes; along with many other relatives and friends.
Alice lived a long and happy life involved with her family and friends by whom she will be deeply missed.
VISITATION TONIGHT (TUESDAY), AT THE BARBERTON FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, 552 HARVARD AVE., BARBERTON 44203 FROM 5 TO 7 p.m. and also Wednesday, from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 1 p.m. with Jeremy Klein officiating. Burial Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Barberton First Church of Christ Lighting Fund. 330-745-3161
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Orval Simon-Bower
March 22, 2017
I am standing on the shore by the sea.
This morning a ship by my side spread her white sails to the morning breeze and started out to the deep blue ocean.
She was an object of beauty and strength. I
stood and watched until at last she hung like a tiny speck of white cloud just where the sun and sky came down to meet each other.
There she is gone, said someone at my side.
Gone ? Gone where?
Gone from my sight - is all.
She is still just as tall from mast to hull and as long from stern to spar as she was when she was at my side.
And just as certain as when the someone at my side said, There, she is gone, there are eyes and voices on a distant shore that take up the shout, Look, here she comes!
And that is death.
Ellen Dernovshek Hogg
March 22, 2017
When Aunt Alice and Uncle Jim traveled by Berea KY, they always stopped to visit us and stayed the night in their camper. We always enjoyed their visits! Last year when Ryan got married, Aunt Alice was there to celebrate the occasion. We will miss her and how loved she made us feel!
Georgian Fawcett Chereka
March 21, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. I'm glad she had a good life. I have many happy childhood memories of the entire family. Wishing you peace and happy memories.
sarah thompson brown
March 21, 2017
knew Mrs. Rector many years ago back when we all came in when the street light came on. I played in her back yard for many a year and so did her kids play in ours.she was always so nice to all of us kids sometimes bring out cookies or waffles for all of us great mom to all. thinking of all of you at this time .love and prays Sarah Thompson
Deb Harless
March 21, 2017
Alice will be missed by all of her many friends at Retirement Residence of Green.
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day.
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
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