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Darla Dean Endsley

Darla Dean Endsley, age 62 of Ostrander died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware after a 9-year battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She was born November 13, 1946 on Fort George E. Meade Base in Baltimore, MD to the late Elmer Hershel and Peggy Glendora (Brooks) King.

She was a Food Coordinator for the State of Ohio Scioto River View Complex for 20 years. She was a member of the Raymond Church of Christ and she enjoyed crocheting and dancing.

She is survived by her husband John Thomas of Ostrander.

She is also survived by a daughter, Angela (Larry) Betts, Ostrander; a son, John Thomas III, Ostrander; four grandchildren, Brienna Thomas, Matthew Dean Hedrick, Benjamin Obenour, Dennis Davenport III; a brother, Chuck (Barb) Foor, North Lewisburg; and a special friend, Amy "Elmer" McClary, Gahanna.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The family is being assisted by the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to ALS Association, 1170 Old Henderson Road Suite 221, Columbus, OH 43220

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.

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#1 from:

Nancy Wells

Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 6:52 PM

I worked with "Big Red" (that is what everyone called her)at the Cosmo Plastic Factory in Richwood in the late 1970's. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

#2 from:

Hope Andrews
Delaware, OH

Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 10:11 PM

Angie and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She had a horrible disease and she is not suffering anymore. I hope you can find comfort in that. Also, I pray that God puts his arms around you in this difficult time.

Love, Aunt Hopie

#3 from:

Mom & Dad Wheelock
Cheboygan, Mich

Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 10:18 AM

Angie, Larry, Matt, Ben, Dennis: Our hearts are with you at this time of sorrow!! We wish we could be there to hold you & try to make you feel better!! Remember honey, you still have me, love you all,Mom & Dad Wheelock.

#4 from:

Rev. Tom and Kristi Young
Raymond Ohio

Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 1:09 PM

John and Family,
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Dee was a special lady who loved God. God's love shown on her face and thru her being. I am thankful for the peace God gives thru difficult times. My father passed away in December and although there was loss, there was comfort in a knowledge of God's forever love. Her place is now with her heavenly father so we can rejoice. May God be with you and comfort you during this time. John, you were a good man for Dee. Thank you for the example of being a good and loving man to his wife. God bless you

#5 from:

Jackie Reynolds and Family
Delaware,Ohio

Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 6:24 PM

John and Family, I am so very sorry that Dee has been called home but I am also glad that her suffering is over. I have not been there for her or you and I am deeply ashamed of this fact. I know that where death is concerned I am always afraid but with Dee it has been so much more. I truely want to remember her as she was before she became sick, all full of life,laughing driving all over the place just being the very best friend I ever would want to have and she still is and always will be. I will know the loss of her for the rest of my life and will always miss her. I know she has been release from her earthly body but her spirit will be forever with all that ever had the fortunate pleasure of meeting and knowing her. I loved her as a sister as did all the rest of my family.I truely believe that where Dee is now she is whole and healthy without any sickness or pain. She is looking down on all of us smiling.

#6 from:

Beverly Hall
Ostrander, Ohio

Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 2:56 PM

John and family. I am sorry for your loss. I was tied up with my mother who broke her hip so I did not see this in the paper. I know she suffered greatly and she is now in a better place. She was a beautiful person, so filled with life. Always so happy and laughing and joking around. She will be sadly missed. She had touched the lives of many.

#7 from:

Melissa Ward
Columbus, OH

Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 7:04 PM

I am very sorry I just found out that Dee had passed. I will miss her very much. I know that I was not around very much but she had talked about that with me and she understood. My husband and I love our visits with her. She will truly be missed. I loved her very much.

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