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Leila DeVoe Obituary
Leila D. DeVoe, 75, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2008.
She was born December 29, 1932 in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to the late Elbert and Clara Hostetler. Mrs. DeVoe was a longtime faithful member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. She retired from Wadsworth Health Care Center as a Nurses Aide after 20+ years of service. She was very proud of being a member of the Women's Club at Menwa that made dolls for orphans.
She is survived by her husband, Paul DeVoe, with whom she would have celebrated 52 years of marriage on July 20; daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Jeffrey Matye, Ivy and John Baisden, Carol and Scott Garner; son, Tom DeVoe; and grandchildren, Steven, David, Brandon, Amanda, Jessica, Casey, and Taz, all of Wadsworth. She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first great-grandson due in October 2008. She is also survived by her brother, Eldon Hostetler; sisters, Wilma Phelps, Margie Swartzen-durber, and Vada Clemens. She was preceded in death by her sister, Edith Reed.
The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Ramsey Wallace officiating. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Jill Marks c/o Comfort Dolls at Menwa, 769 Woodland Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281. (Hilliard-Rospert,
330-334-1501.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Leila DeVoe
Nancy Endicott
June 27, 2008
Ivy....just to let you know that you
are in our thoughts and prayers..
llove to all of you, Aunt Essie and
family,Nancy, Sally and Tom
Snyder Family
June 27, 2008
Carol, Scott and girls,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dan, Karen and Josh
CRAIG & LORI
June 26, 2008
CAROL, SCOTT & GIRLS--OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY - YOU HAVE YOUR MEMORIES OF YOUR MOTHER-HOLD ON TO THEM-THEY'LL GET YOU THRU THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIMES
JENNY,JANA,LISA,RUTH NOVUS CLINIC
June 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dawn Holt
June 26, 2008
Carol,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. May you find comfort in the support of family, friends, and the memories you will always cherish about your mother. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.
Dad
June 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Amy Wilt
June 25, 2008
Carol,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Borgen
June 25, 2008
Carol & Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Char Wonn
June 25, 2008
Carol,
Always remember the laughter, it will bring you the brightest memories.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
FRANK & CATHY BROWN
June 25, 2008
CAROL
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I WILL KEEP YOUR MOTHER IN MY PRAYER LIST
Dana Toth
June 25, 2008
Carol
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Brian, Dana & Matthew Toth
Janet Smith
June 25, 2008
Carol -
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Carrie Lackey
June 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jennifer Jordan
June 25, 2008
Carol -
I am very sorry to hear about your mom and you are in my prayers. If you need anything, I am here.
Ashley
June 25, 2008
Carol-
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know it is hard, but your mom is in a better place now. Remember if you need anything, I am here if you need me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Jo Young
June 25, 2008
Carol and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
Mary Jo and Jim Young
Belle D. DeVoe
June 25, 2008
Oh my, I cannot believe Leila has passed. I wish I could be there for the DeVoe Family, but I will send something up to commemorate Leila's life here on earth, and remember the great times we had as The DeVoe Family.
Forever,
Belle
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