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Lois Van Blarcum Obituary
SALISBURY - Lois M. (Fournier) Van Blarcum, 86, of Salisbury for 31 years, passed away Sept. 11, 2014, after a brief decline of health with loving family and friends at her side.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 29, 1928, Lois was a graduate of Andrews School for Girls in Willoughby, Ohio, and Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio.
She resided in Northampton Township, Ohio, raising her family and teaching English at Boston Junior High School. Lois then moved to Salisbury and worked in retail, daycare centers, while managing a busy independent social life through volunteerism at Rowan Medical Center and the Humane Society. She crafted countless gifts of embroidery, loved to feed the birds, plant flowers and could make a friend in every situation.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Francis Fournier; husband Donald F. Van Blarcum; and daughter-in-law Debbie Van Blarcum.
She is survived by children Ron (Dianne) Van Blarcum of Hendersonville, Lucinda (Butch Alden) of Rockwell, Curt (Barbara) Van Blarcum of Hudson, Ohio, and Mark Van Blarcum of Wadsworth, Ohio.
She loved her grandchildren, Eon, Cayenne, Lauren, Bradley and Miles; and four great-grandchildren.
She will be missed by her family, her devoted neighbors Linda, Ronnie and Junior; her students; and fellow volunteers.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Brent Siefert, Internist, and the caring nurses and staff at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
Cremation has taken place.
Donations may be made to your local Humane Society.
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DEBBIE GREER
September 20, 2014
LUCINDA I AM SO SORRY TO SEE THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM. I WAITED ON HER SEVERAL TIMES AT THE BANK, VERY SWEET LADY. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Lea (Ploenes) Burns
September 18, 2014
So sorry for your loss. She was a close friend of my moms' at Boston Northampton (and beyond!) Fond memories of visiting her in Peninsula on quite a few occasions. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Lynne Gaither
September 18, 2014
Praying for your family. I always enjoyed seeing Ms. Lois when she would bring her dog Suzie to the animal hospital to get groomed. She always had a smile on her face.
John Schmidt
September 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss - was my favorite JR. High english teacher back in the mid 1970s. Whenever I read Edgar Allen Poe I think of her and those warm fall days at Boston Jr High... God Bless Mrs. VanB -
- John Schmidt WHS '81, Kent, OH
LILLIE BRODERICK
September 16, 2014
I am so so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many! Sending loving prayers and thoughts to her family and friends.
Terry Riley Evans
September 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you for comfort and peace at this sad time. Mrs. VanBlarcum was a caring and great teacher. I remember her fondly. Terry Riley Evans
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