Dick Holdren

EATON, IN

Dick Holdren, 88, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2012 at Morrison Woods, Muncie.

Dick was born on November 6, 1923 in Eaton to Dick Sr., and Theodotta (Westenbarger) Holdren.  He graduated from Eaton High School in 1941 and served his country in the Army during World War II.  Dick married the love of his life, Jean Harshman on January 16, 1943 in Eaton. They celebrated 60 years together.  She preceded him in death on November 18, 2004.

Mr. Holdren worked for Warner Gear for over 42 ¹/₂ years, retiring in 1986.  He was the original member #1 of the Lakeview Country Club in Eaton.

He is survived by his two sons: Bruce (Shelia) Holdren, of Eaton, and Alan (Chris) Holdren, Muncie; one daughter, Janet (Ralph) Trowbridge, Muncie. Five grandchildren: Stephenie (Mark) Long, Kyle (Lindy) Holdren, Perry (Alissa) Trowbridge, Katie Holdren, and Maddie Holdren; six great-grandchildren: Abigail Long, Atalie Long, Alivia Long, Lance Holdren, Emilee Holdren, and Evan Trowbridge. Three sisters: Donna (Jay) Marley, Patty (Pat) Obryant, and Mary Dinn; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Holdren, and Patty Jean Holdren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Jimmy (Dick’s twin), infant twins Cara and Sara, Benny, and Pete Holdren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:00 am, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Scott Holley.  Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Wednesday, October 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to: Secret Families Christmas Charity, 7909 N. Tanglewood Lane, Muncie, IN, 47304

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Evelyn V. Clements

EVELYN V. CLEMENTS

Muncie, IN

Evelyn V. Clements, 80, went to be with her husband, Norman, on their 61^st wedding anniversary, Tuesday, October  9, 2012 in Willowbend Living Center, Muncie.

She was born December  15, 1931, in Smyrna, Tennessee, the daughter of Vester and Essie (Williams) Simmons.  Evelyn married Norman Keith Clements on October 9, 1951, in Eaton, Indiana. His death occurred October  17, 2000. She was a 1949 graduate of Eaton High School.

A homemaker, Mrs. Clements had been a beautician and had worked in the cafeteria at Royerton Elementary School for several years.

Mrs. Clements was a member of Center Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include 3 sons, Bruce (Emily) Clements, and Neil Clements,  Muncie, and Kent (Debra) Clements, Selma; 3 brothers, William (Peggy) Simmons and Vester (Janney) Simmons, Jr., Eaton, Robert (Sharon) Simmons, Alabama; 2 sisters, Flora Mae Morris, Muncie, and Mary Etta Hubbard, Farmland; 5 grandchildren, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Majorie and Gene Holstein, Muncie, and a brother-in-law, James Knox, Hartford City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Jesse Simmons.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 A.M. October 13, 2012 in the Center Chapel United Methodist Church, 900 W. Royerton Road, Muncie, with Pastor Rusty Clements officiating.  Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Family and friends may call from  4-8 P.M. Friday, October 12, 2012  at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford Street, Eaton.

The family of Evelyn Clements would like to thank the Willowbend nurses and staff for their great care.
 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

 

Penelope Kay Chism

Dunkirk, IN

Heaven is now a much more beautiful place with the addition of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Penelope Kay Chism lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 6, 2012. She passed peacefully at her home, holding the hands of her family.

Kay, as she was so fondly known, was born in Eaton to parents Herbert Wright and Georgia Rathel Wright on April 4, 1941. Kay was the eleventh child of fifteen and a twin:  

Betty Hurley, William “Bud” Hurley (deceased), Ellen Kriescher (deceased), June Clark (deceased), Dorothy Schroeder (husband, Richard), Fred Wright (deceased), Jimmy Wright (deceased), Jerry Wright (deceased), Oren “Tub” Wright (deseased), Eugene Wright (wife, Joann), Sara Wolfe (husband, John), Louie Wright (Kay’s twin, deceased; wife, Shirley), Becky Eppard, Judy Egley.

In March of 1957, Kay married her husband of 55 years, Dale Francis Chism in Muncie. Kay blessed Dale with four children and the family lived in Shideler before building their own home in Dunkirk. Kay was employed at Sheller Globe and developed many wonderful friendships during 26 years at Indiana Glass.

Upon entering Kay’s kitchen, one would always expect to hear a radio broadcast of the Cincinnati Reds. A fan since the days of Pete Rose and the Big Red Machine, Kay could often be found sporting her Joey Votto jersey. Family holidays were never complete without Kay’s famous beef and noodles or pineapple-upside-down cake and her elaborate decorations. She never missed an opportunity to bargain hunt at garage sales or browse Goodwill. Kay will be remembered for her love of card games, her shoe and purse collection, bowling, and pressing her luck at the slot machines, dog races and on scratch offs. Her compassionate and giving spirit was evident in all she did. Kay was always the first to offer help to a family member or friend in need. Kay certainly earned the title of “World’s Best Grandma”. Nothing satisfied her more than rocking on the porch swing and enjoying time with her family.

Left to cherish Kay’s memory are her loving husband, Dale; two sons, Roger Chism (wife, Vicky) of Hartford City and Carl Chism (wife, Lechelle) of Muncie; two daughters, Marsha Dragoo (husband, Edward) of Albany and Sandy Johnson (husband, Jake) of Dunkirk; four grandchildren, Teaessa Chism-Okino (husband, Scott) of Seattle, WA, Michael L. Smith of Albany, Jamie Dragoo of Muncie, Tara Dragoo of Albany; two spoiled great grandchildren, Zachary Carter of Albany and Kaylynn Nolley of Muncie; Multiple step-grandchildren, Bonnie Frye (Chris) and children Kristin, Brianna and Austin, Jackie Campbell (Billy) and children Torri and Jacob, Michelle McHatton (Keith), Joe Johnson and children Tasya Johnson and Mercades Clark, Heather Johnson and son Chase Petrie, Tina Johnson and children Adrian and Skylar Stewart; special family friend, Phil Buck.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.

A celebration of Kay’s wonderful life will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 1:00 pm, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.  Burial will follow in Black Cemetery, Albany.

Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 9, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and one hour prior to services Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kay’s honor to Little Red Door and the IUBMH Cancer Center.

Kay’s family wishes to thank Dr. Spahr,  Dr. Lin, Margorie Wiseman, the IUBMH Cancer Center staff, Hospice and the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home for their outstanding care and compassion.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com