Friday, November 11, 2016

MARY ANN ZENDER (NEPPER)

MARY ANN ZENDER (NEPPER)
our classmate has passed away

  Funeral Home link below   sign book 

 LAKELAND - Mary Ann Zender, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was born on June 24, 1939, in Tiffin, OH to Arthur and Lillian Nepper. 
Mary Ann married Bryce Zender on August 23, 1963, in San Francisco, CA. Their only child and daughter, Kira was born March 19, 1969, in Kalamazoo, MI. 
Mary Ann graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1961, with a degree in elementary education. She taught, developed and administered programs for preschool and elementary children in Ohio, Michigan, California and Florida in her 30-year career in education. For the last 20 years of her educational career, she worked for the Polk County Opportunity Council (PCOC) in Bartow, FL where she developed and wrote grants to help the poor and disadvantaged children and adults in Polk County. Mary Ann was particularly proud of her involvement in the efforts of minority community leaders and the support of the late Senator Lawton Chiles that led to the establishment of the current Head Start Program in Polk County. She wrote the successful grant and served as the Head Start Director during the early stages of the program. 
When Mary Ann retired from PCOC, she gave her time and energy to another cause, historic preservation. For the last two decades of her life, she worked tirelessly to improve the Lake Morton Historic District. Mary Ann helped to organize the Lake Morton Neighborhood Association and wrote its first constitution and bylaws. Later, she served on its board and wrote its grants. In addition, she served on the City of Lakeland Historic Preservation Board. 
Inspired by a visit to Charleston, SC, Mary Ann and her husband developed the Lake Morton Bed & Breakfast and successfully operated it for a decade or so until they finally retired in 2008. In addition, Mary Ann was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Auxiliary for the Catholic War Veterans. 
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Bryce; her daughter, Kira Zender; Kira's husband, Simon Coffin; and their daughter, Vivian, who live in Decatur, GA. In addition, Mary Ann is survived by her brother, Robert Nepper and his wife, Pat Nepper of Fremont, OH. 
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her favorite aunt, Barbara Starns; and three nieces, Mary Nepper, Kay L. O'Donnell and Debora Wyka. 
Bryce and his daughter, Kira, wish to thank the nurses and caregivers for their kind care of Mary Ann at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center and the Highlands Lake Rehabilitation Center. Also, we owe a debt of gratitude to the Cornerstone Hospice Team who made Mary Ann's final few days peaceful and comfortable. 
A memorial Mass will be said by Father Ramon Bolatete on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 210 West Lemon Street, Lakeland, FL 33815. Interment will be at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. 
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Food Pantry for the Needy, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 210 West Lemon Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, or the Catholic War Veterans, Post 1917, 820 Cumberland Street, Lakeland, FL 33801. 

NOTE FROM SARJ
I will be mailing a check to both organizations in the amount of $30.00 each in the name of Tiffin Columbian High School Class of  1957.
 

Sunday, November 6, 2016

LUNCH BUNCH '57



Hello ,
We held our luncheon today  at Wall Street Bar and Grill.
Twenty five attended  Every one signed  a get well card for Rudy Karle.

He’s at St France home for therapy, he had a mini stroke several weeks ago, Now he has two   blood clots in his lungs their giving him blood thinners.

His Address is 182 St Francis Home Tiffin Oh 44883, If you’d like to send a card. Also  Bob Bauer is at home  recovering  from his lung surgery. Please  keep both in your prayers.

The ones  attending today was as follows .

Norma & Hank Hiner from Ashland Oh .Jean & Fred Michaels  from Attica Oh .Joan Stoner, Herb & Paula Crum, Peggy Thallman , Carol Bergman, Port Clinton  OH, Vivian Blankenship & daughter Val Hohman and her aid Jenny Gerschutz. Loretta Bargaheiser & Friend Barbara Patrice Marion Oh, Marilou Hill,  Judy & Ronald Zimmer, Sycamore Oh ,Bill Dryfuse, Jim Fey , Ginny Bower, Patty & Joe Schreiner

The next luncheon will be held Jan, 6, 2017 at Fort Ball Pizza  time 11:30.

Pictures will follow .

Thank you,
Vivian Blankenship.









LUNCH BUNCH


Saturday, September 3, 2016

SEPT 2 LUNCHEON

Hello Class mates and Friends,

Today we held our luncheon at the new Wall Street Café, which is owned by TU.
We decanted this luncheon to honor Carol Engel who did so much for the class of 57 .
And who touched so many lives of other people and we  didn’t know until she’s gone
She will be missed. RIP Carol.

22 attended todays luncheon.
They were as follows,

Carol Topper) Bergman .Shirley Baker .Jim Fey, Peggy Thallman  ,and cousin Virginia  Bower ,Janet and Howard Beisner.  Rudy Karle , Loretta Bargaheiser and friend Barbara
Herb Crum. Judy and Gene Zimmer. Vivian Blankenship, and daughter Val Hohman and her aid Jenni Gerschutz, Lucy Lather and sister Barb Egbert, William Dryfuse, Dava Spears. Joe Hartman.

They was talking about our next class reunion that will be Aug. 5, 2017.

Our next luncheon will be held Nov. 4, 2016 11;30 At the same place again they really enjoyed eating there.








Pictures was taken by Janet Beisner  and will follow.
Also  A  card was signed by all to send to Bob Bauer .Prayers are needed for him  as he has a spot on his other lung.

Vivian Blankenship  
and photos by 

Janet ShumanBeisner 







Saturday, July 2, 2016

JULY LUNCHEON



Hello classmates and friends

We had our July 1 luncheon at Fort Ball Pizza. Thirteen attended. We will let you know where the next luncheon will be closer to September 2. We might go to the new Tiffin University Wall Street Pub and Grill. Viv will let you know.

Those attending today were Jim Fey, Norma and Hank Hiner, Sara Huffman, Rudy Karle, Carol Engle, Peg Thallman, Janet and Howard Beisner, Herb Crum, Peg McCoy Brickner, Carol Toepper Bergman, and Bill Dryfuse.

Janet Beisner

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

57 CARES








Tom Crabill's family asked for donations in lieu of flowers so I made a donation to THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION.

See screen shot photos below of receipt.        SARJ