Saturday, August 22, 2009

Robert W. Norrick, 86

EATON, IN

ROBERT W. (BOB) NORRICK, 86, passed away, 12:35 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 in the Muncie Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.

The son of Robert Wayne and Bessie Anne (Innis) Norrick, he was born June 5, 1923 in Tipton County, Indiana. A 1941 graduate of Eaton High School, he married Vernice Lewellen, on February 20, 1943 in Eaton. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he retired in 1977 from Warner Gear after 30 years of employment.

Bob was an active and long time member of the Eaton United Methodist Church, where he served as Trustee and on various committees. A 50 year member of the Eaton Lodge #606 F&AM, where he served as Master in 1969; was a member of the Scottish Rite- Valley of Ft. Wayne, Past Associate Guardian of Jobs Daughters, and had also worked at Lake View Golf Course for 12 years.

Bob was a member of the WGE Credit Union, where he served on the Board of Directors for 29 years. Bob had also worked part time for Pitman-Richman Funeral Home for over 20 years, retiring in 2005.

His surviving family include his wife of 66 years, Vernice Norrick, daughters, Cheryl McKinley (husband, Mike), Eaton, Susan (Susie) DeVault (husband, Jack) Tipton, sister, Jane Huffman (husband, William), Eaton, granddaughter, Amy Vandergriff (husband, Tim), Tipton, great-grandson Brayden Vandergriff, and sister-in-law Sue Norrick, Gaston, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dick Norrick in 1995 and Jack Norrick in 2007.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Dave Mantor and Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Private burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 24 with a Masonic Service starting at 7:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the Eaton United Methodist Church P.O. Box 411, Eaton, IN 47338 or A.R.F., (Animal Rescue Fund) 1209 W. Riggin Rd. Muncie, IN 47303.

Online condolence may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

Sandra A. Rees, 49

MUNCIE,

SANDRA A. (PITMAN) REES, 49, died at 2:25 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.

Sandy was born March 6, 1960, the daughter of Robert and Iva (Thompson) Pitman. She grew up in Eaton and lived most of her adult life in Muncie.

Surviving are her daughter Brandie Cook (husband, Brad) and grandson Rees Cook, all of Yorktown, brothers Gale Pitman, Hartford City, Roger Pitman, (wife, Cathy), Muncie, Rick Pitman (wife, Laura) Clearwater, FL, sisters: Mary Smithers (husband, Chuck), Muncie, Lynn Cruea, Clearwater, FL and Debra Massey (husband, Rick), Muncie. She is also survived by her Fiancé, Jeffery K. Wood.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Christina Pitman, Doris Dunlap, Lucille Williams, Kimberly Polios and Beverly Koons, and two brothers, Glen and Vernon Pitman.

Friends may call at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday, August 24.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home immediately following calling hours. Pastor Mark Ellcessor will be officiating and burial will be made in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhome.com.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Russell Lowell Alexander, 94

EATON, IN

RUSSELL LOWELL ALEXANDER, 94, rural Eaton, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 in his home, surrounded by family.

The son of Blanch and Lillie (Dill) Alexander, he was born June 27, 1915 in Randolph County. A 1934 graduate of Royerton High School, he married Mary Ellen Burt on November 25, 1939 in the home of Mary’s parents.

Lowell was a lifetime farmer and was a member of the Eden Church.

Surviving are his children, Gary (wife, Dr. Julie) Alexander, rural Eaton, Mary Ann (husband, Kin) Kinlaw, Atlanta, GA, and Dan (wife, Cathy) Alexander, rural Muncie, 14 grandchildren: Scott (wife, Valerie) Alexander, Stephanie (husband, Jeff) Welch, Ben Alexander, Megan Alexander, Justin (wife, Mikelle) Brady, Alison (husband, Tobi) Rohwer, Kelly (husband, John) Blake, Jeff Kinlaw, Jack Alexander, Cassie Alexander, Chris Alexander, Brad Alexander, Suzanne Alexander and Desiree (husband, Michael) Freyburger, 15 great-grandchildren, as well as a special thanks to, Grandpa’s Angels.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Ellen, in 2004, a son, Thomas, in 1987, four brothers: George, Robert, Lawrence, and Cecil, and a sister, Celia Alexander.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Monday, August 17, 2009 in the Eden Church 11205 N. St. Rd 3. Muncie, with Dr. Max Hayden & Rev. Marc Hayden presiding. Private burial will be in Gardens of Memory.

Friends may call at the church from 2:30 pm until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Eden Church or Ball Memorial Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.

Online condolences may be left at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.