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Suzanne Runyan Obituary


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RUNYAN, Suzanne 72, of South Vienna, died Friday May 2, 2008 in Ohio State University Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born September 8, 1935, the daughter of Russell and Isabelle (Packer) Rockfield. She was a member of The United Church of South Vienna. Suzanne was the Head Emergency Room Nurse at Community Hospital for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Suzanne touched many lives as a caring nurse and friend and will continue to watch over us in heaven. Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-two years, Roger Runyan; children, Douglas and Kathleen Runyan of South Vienna; Thomas and Kelley Runyan of St. Simons Island, Georgia; Jane and John Schmid of South Vienna; Robert Runyan of Springfield; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Ron Shoemaker of South Charleston; eleven grandchildren, Nicholas and Devan Runyan; Connor, Matthew, Charlie and Eleanor Runyan; Scott and Michael Schmid; Jeremy, Abbie and Hannah Runyan; two step-grandchildren, Kristin (Jim) DiGiacomo and Todd Tayloe; her loving Labrador Maggie. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Warren and Robert Rockfield. A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in The United Church of South Vienna, 227 E. Main Street, with Pastor Scott Griswold, officiating. Burial will be in Plattsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Suzanne Runyan Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund at any Security National Bank branch. Envelopes for the Scholarship Fund will be available at the funeral home and the church. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com

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Published by Springfield News-Sun from May 4 to May 5, 2008.

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Laura Turnmire

May 6, 2008

Dear Mr. Runyan, Doug, Tom, Jane and Rob,

Bob and I are sorry to hear about your loss. Mom seemed to enjoy Suzanne's company the last several years.

Please remember she is in a better place without any pain!

You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Bob, Laura (Harmer), Audrey and Evan Turnmire

Roger and Pat Knisley

May 6, 2008

To Roger and family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your great loss.

Charles & Juanita Drury

May 6, 2008

Dr.Thomas & Kelley Runyan sorry for your loss. she had to be a very beautiful and loving person to have raised such a caring son and doctor thank you for coming into our lives and helping us with our health problems our prayers are with you. Charles & Juanita Drury

Deb Evans

May 6, 2008

Jane & Family

I am really sorry to hear of your mom passing. She hired me when I worked in the ER at Comm. She was a kind, caring, and a special lady. I also had gotten to see her a couple of times coming out to our work in the fall to give flu shots. Everyone here at work would say "she is great, it didn't hurt". And that is the way your mom was "GENTLE". Again sorry to your whole family for your loss. God Bless All Of You.

Linda (Havens)Bristow

May 5, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. She was my boss when I began working in the ER in 1990. I left in 1993 to marry and move to NC but I have many memories of Suzanne.She was a very special lady. I just wanted to express my condolences to your family.

Bruce Spotts

May 5, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of Suzanne's passing. I worked for her in the emergency room. She was always very kind and supportive to me as I learned the job. She is fondly remembered.

Tom & Pat Dever

May 5, 2008

We will misss a great lady in many ways. I always enjoyed the times when we would see her at the emergency room and at the Corn Festival. You have a great family and she was definitely proud of all of you. God bless you as you go forth.

Brenda Cunningham (Borck)

May 5, 2008

Rob,

I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your mom. Your mom was always so nice to me. I just lost my dad on 4-21-08 and I know the the difficult times you and your family are going through. You are in my thoughts!

jill woods

May 5, 2008

Mr. Runyan, Rob and kids,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss; She was an Awesome lady!! Just know that my dad is an angel waiting for her and will take great care of her!!!! God Bless, Much Love, Buddy & Jill Woods and Kids

Gwen Scheiderer

May 5, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Suzanne was a great nurse manager and a kind woman. Sending healing thoughts your way.

Caren Cashell

May 5, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Suzanne was a wonderful person with a beautiful spirit. I had the pleasure of working with Suzanne at Community Hospital. She will be greatly missed but take comfort in knowing she is with the Lord.

Linda Scholl

May 4, 2008

To Roger and Family,
We will miss Suzanne very much. She was such a special person and a wonderful nurse and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Linda Scholl and Families

Larry Baird

May 4, 2008

You are in are in both of our thoughts,Roger and the family.
We will miss Suzanne.

Cindy and Larry Baird
Mt. Pleasant,S.C.

Robert and Phyllis Apple

May 4, 2008

Sorry to hear of Suzanne's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Roger and your family.

Bill, Carol, Connor, & Sydney Garringer

May 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Suzanne was a wonderful friend to us. She was always so supportive of our family.

Cindy Clay

May 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you Roger and your family. I remember the great example of faith and dedication you and Suzanne were during the years I lived in South Vienna. Suzanne was an influencing factor in my decision to go into the nursing profession. She will be greatly missed.
God Bless You.
Love In Christ,
Cindy Taylor Clay

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