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Rita Borland Obituary
SIDNEY — Rita E. Borland, 90, of 5312 Johnston-Slagle Road, Sidney, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at 6:16 p.m. at her home.
She was born on Feb. 26, 1924, in Versailles, Ohio, the daughter of the late Louis N. and Eleanora C. (Goubeaux) Barga. On Sept. 22, 1945, she married Lowell L. Borland, who preceded her in death April 1, 1994.
She is survived by three children, Craig (Linda) Borland, of Sidney, Wayne Borland, of Fort Loramie, and Rhonda (Rudy) Keister, of Sidney; one sister, Iva Wion, of Greenville; five grandchildren, Tina Carroll, Carisa Dence, Eric, Tara and Chelsey Borland; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by nine brothers, Norbert, Martin, Bernard, Basil, Noah, Leo, Paul, Vitalis and Mark "John" Barga, and five sisters, Cecilia Gasson, Agnes Kissinger, Lucy Petitjean, Beatrice Barga and Clara Subler.
Mrs. Borland was a homemaker. She farmed side by side with her husband, Lowell, and continued farming after his passing in 1994. She was a member of the Shelby County Farm Bureau and the Pemberton United Methodist Church for more than 70 years, where she served in the Homemakers.
Rita loved her Ohio sports teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and Ohio State Buckeyes. She was also an avid follower of auto racing. She carried a buckeye in her purse at all times, and always wore an angel pin on her shoulder to watch over her. She never knew a stranger.
Rita enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her garden and flowers. She also enjoyed cooking, watching birds, and her cat, Thomas.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Pemberton United Methodist Church with Pastor Don Burley officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney, and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Pemberton United Methodist Church and Perry-Port-Salem Rescue in memory of Rita E. Borland.
Condolences may be expressed to Rita's family at the funeral home's website, www.cromesfh.com.
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Carole Borland
March 6, 2015
For Craig, Wayne and Rhonda,My warmest thoughts are with during this time. I have such great memories of your mother, my aunt Rita. The visits to the farm were filled with laughter.. May you find a little peace in your hearts as each day comes..
Mark Borland
March 2, 2015
Craig, Wayne and Rhonda, sorry to hear of your beloved mother and my Aunt Rita passing. I still have many memories of our fun on the farm and Aunt Rita's wonderful cooking. She will be missed.
Much love to all of you during this difficult time.
Mark
February 26, 2015
i am sorry for your loss james 4-8 draw close to god and he will draw close to you
February 25, 2015
Craig, Wayne, & Rhonda,
We're so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. May these upcoming weeks be filled with all of those wonderful memories of growing up in the Borland household. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chip & Dianne Wells
February 24, 2015
Craig, Wayne, & Rhonda, Was sorry to hear about your mom. Always thought a lot of Rita. May all your memories bring you comfort and God grant each of you His healing Love. Joe and Karen Clayton
Beverly (Shatto) Sadgebury
February 23, 2015
Craig, Wayne and Rhonda:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. She was a good friend to my Mom, and I will always have fond memories of her kindness to me.
Brad
February 23, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies go out to family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Brittany Houck
February 22, 2015
Rest easy! Fly high or precious angel! Love u aunt Rita
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