Marion Moorman

Marion R. Moorman, 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2013, at her daughter's home in Walbridge, Ohio after an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 16, 1934, in Middle Point, the fifth and youngest daughter of the late J. Herbert and Bernice (Ringwald) Davies. She graduated from Ridge High School, and was employed over the years at Central Mutual, Van Wert County Hospital, Visiting Nurses, and Eaton Corp.

She grew up in, and was a member of, the Middle Point United Presbyterian Church, and later the First Presbyterian Church of Van Wert. She was very active in both churches as Sunday School and VBS teacher, children's choir director, and youth group leader. As a great-granddaughter of Welsh immigrants, she loved music and singing, and enjoyed the Gymanfa Ganu each year. Her life was devoted to lovingly caring for her family, and helping those around her in any way she could. She spent a lot of time in volunteer activities, and immensely enjoyed reading and swimming laps at the YW and YM. She will be remembered for her laugh, sense of humor, work ethic, and selfless, caring attitude.

She is survived by her four children, Linda (Mark) Hartman, Jay Moorman, and Julie (Danny) Doner of Van Wert, and Kimberly (Terry) Mull of Walbridge. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Drew (Courtney) and Evan Doner, and Alyssa and Amy Hartman, as well as a great-grandson, Jericho Doner. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary Louise Voltz of Frankfort, Indiana, and Shirley Harter of Van Wert.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Wuttke and Lois Jean Davies.

Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Trinity Friends Church, Van Wert. Private family graveside services will be held at a later time at Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point, Ohio. Calling hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Trinity Friends Food Pantry or Alzheimer's Assn.