Sometimes words just cannot express the sadness.

David Lloyd Beets Obituary June 4, 2025 - Newcomer Columbus

 

 2024 Luncheon Schedule

February - Applebee's 

March - TJ's 

April - Pizza Cottage 

May - we will be meeting at Olive Garden on Monday May 20 due to Memorial Day being on May 27. 

June - we will be meeting at Cimis at Pinnacle on Tuesday June 25. Cimis is closed on Mondays. 

July - Planks 

August - Three Brothers 

September - Memories 

October - Panera Bread 

November - skip 

December - Planks we will meet on Monday Dec. 2 

All lunches are on the last Monday of the month unless otherwise indicated. 

 Here is the schedule of luncheons for 2023:

January 30 - Hollywood Casino

February 27 - Olive Garden    

March 27 - Longhorn Steakhouse

April 24 - Memories

May 23 (this is a Tuesday) - Cimis Bistro

June 26 - Planks

July 31 - City BBQ

August 28 - Massey's Pizza

September 25 - Smokey Bones

October 30 - China Bell

November - NO LUNCHEON

December 4 - Planks

 We have lost another beloved classmate.  It is with much sadness that I post Kathleen's obituary..

Kathleen Weaver Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kathleen Weaver of Mount Vernon, Ohio, who passed away on July 9, 2023 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Arthur Brownfield and Lucy Brownfield. She is survived by : her daughters, Debra Gyamfi (Bernard) of Lowell, MI and Linda Comiskey (Richard) of Lowell, MI. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and many extended family.

 It is with a heavy heart and a flood of tears that I post the obituary of our beloved friend and classmate, Sharon Thomas Downs.

Spence-Miller Funeral Home Sharon L. Downs ( April 26, 1946 - September 04, 2023 ) Sharon L. Downs age 77, of Grove City, Ohio passed away September 4, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born April 26, 1946, to the late Ralph Rush and Opal (Wade) Thomas. Sharon was the owner of Artistic Angle Hair Salon. Sharon was very active with anything she did, from her church, Grove City United Methodist Church, and with the Grove City community which included The Grove City Community Club, Buddy Ball, Grove City Tree Festival and Grove City Town Center to name a few. She was preceded in death by sister Aneva Jean (Dutch) Weber. Survivors include her husband Joe Downs, children Shane (Mila) Williams, Shar (John) Weber, Scott (Jenni) Williams and Zach (Renee) Downs; grandchildren Taylor (Mary), Megan (Ali), Logan, Brayden, Olivia, Campton, Maci and Sutton, great grandchild Brooks and brothers Larry (Theresa) Thomas and Daryl (Deb) Thomas. Friends may visit Friday September 8, 2023, from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 12:00 pm, at Grove City United Methodist Church 2684 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio. Interment will follow at Grove City Cemetery.  Memorial donations can be made to The Grove City Community Club PO Box 434, Grove City, Ohio 43123 or The American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 in Sharon’s memory.  Arrangements completed with THE SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME Grove City, Ohio where online guest book can be signed at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com

 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I post Theodore "Ted" Albert Rice's obituary.  He will be missed.

Obituary information for Theodore (Ted) Albert Rice (fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com)

Theodore (Ted) Albert Rice June 18, 1946 - March 28, 2023 Theodore Albert(Ted) Rice passed away in Savannah, Georgia on March 28, 2023, after a long struggle to recover froman aortic aneurysm. Hewas born June 18, 1946, in Columbus,Ohio. Ted graduated fromGrove City High School and followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps going to work for theNorfolk Southern Railroad. He enlisted in theNavy and served two tours of duty in VietNamwith the last being on swift boats patrolling the rivers and the delta. After the Navy he attended Franklin University earning a bachelor’s degree in business. He had a wide range of business employmentincluding theMiller Funeral Home in Grove City, Coca Cola Distribution, and WasteManagementlandfillmanagement. Next, he began working with people as an organizer for theOhio FarmBureau and with theOhio American Legion where he lobbied for veteran’s benefits and helped veterans apply for the benefits to which they were entitled. His final employer was the State of Ohio, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation where hewas the director of Self Insurance. Through all his experiences he learned that hewas truly an entrepreneur. He founded the Ricwell Corporation that provided expertmedical testimony for litigated cases. Tedmerged hiscompany with othersimilarcompanies and became part of the ExamWorks Corporation. A highlightfor himwas standing on the floor of theNewYork Stock Exchangewhen the company went public. Tedmarried Caryl Moler in 1984 and while inOhio lived in Southern Delaware County, on a farm in Madison County, and atIndian Lake. After retirementtheymoved to Jekyll Island, Georgia. Ted has madewonderful friends wherever worked and lived. Ted was amember of theGrove City Masonic Lodge, the Indian LakeMoose Lodge, and the Jekyll Island Rotary Club where he became themaster fund raiser. Through the years hewas amember of theGrove City Lutheran Church, Liberty Presbyterian Church, and the Jekyll Presbyterian Community Church. Ted’s hobbies included swapping stories with his many friends and his 56 Chevy with which he had a love-hate relationship. Ted is survived by his wife Caryl, his sister Gayle Rice, his stepson Robert(Bo) Snide (Tracy) and granddaughters Emma and Abby. He is also survived by his niece JulieMorrison, nephewJohn Morrison (Vickie) and grandnephewJohn Reagan Morrison who Ted always thought of as his grandson. Hewas preceded in death by his father, Theodore (Bud) Rice andmother, Laura Tomlinson Rice. Calling hours will be on April 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM followed by a service atNoon atthe Ferguson Funeral Home 202 EastMain Street Plain City,Ohio 43064. Burial will followatthe Forest Grove Cemetery. A celebration of lifewill be held on Jekyll Island April 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM at the Jekyll Presbyterian Community Church followed by a gathering at Ted’s favorite spot, Tribuzio’s Grille. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ted’s lastfund raiser for the Jekyll Island Rotary Club. P.O. Box 13097,Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527. The clubmembers supportmany local, national and internationalcharities

Karen Sue Augenstein Streets

 It is with much sadness I post the obituary for Karen.  She will be remembered for infectious smile and sweet nature.  She will be sorely missed.

Karen Sue Streets Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (buckeyecremation.com)

To read her obituary, click on "Obituary and Events" on Buckeye Cremation web site.

 We have lost another classmate.

Here is the link to Joseph William "Bill" Mundy's obituary.

https://www.schoedinger.com/m/obituaries/Joseph-Mundy-3/Memories

2022 Luncheon Schedule

 Join your classmates for lunch.  Here is the 2022 schedule.  All luncheons begin at 11:30 am - no reservation required.

Jan. 31 – Olive Garden

Feb. 28 – Lily’s

Mar. 28 – Smokey Bones

Apr. 25 – Memories

May 24 – Cimi’s Bistro at Pinnacle PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ON A TUESDAY.

June 27 – Planks

July 25 -  Local Cantina

Aug. 29 – Brew Brothers at Scioto Downs

Sept. 26 – China Bell

Oct. 25 – Grove City Brewery – PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ON A TUESDAY.

Nov – No luncheon

Dec. 5 – Planks

 It's time for our classmates to get together!!!  Actually....it's past time!!!!

I'd like to spend some time with you

We might have a little barbecue

And drink a glass of wine or beer

I think you'll like the atmosphere.

A special day to see your face

I hope to see you at Plank''s place.

Come join us on Monday, May 24, 2021

at Plank's on Broadway at 11:30 AM

in the great city of Grove City!!!

We have lost another classmate.  My heart is saddened.

Roberson, Larry
1946 - 2020
Larry Roberson, age 74, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Mildred and George Daugherty. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; son, Gabe; grandchildren, Logan, Markus (Jenn), Mackenzie, Mallory, Mason Willis; nephews, Creigh (Teresa) Mock, Brian (Tammy) Compton, Chris (Brigette) Compton, Joey (Shirlena) Compton; sister, Linda (Rob) Compton; sister-in-law, Virginia (George) Mock; the Hickey family of Chicago, IL and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and brothers of the Jackson Township and Columbus Fire Departments. Larry retired from the Jackson Township Fire Department after 26 years of service, and then went on to drive a school bus for Southwestern City Schools for more than a decade. Larry was the first Fire Fighter to have an Associate's Degree in Fire Science at Jackson Township. He was a member of the American Legion Post 164, Elks Lodge BPOE #37, and the Masonic Lodge of Grove City. Larry enjoyed sports his whole life and was a team mate of many while bowling, a USSSA Umpire, an avid card player and loved to garden. He wanted everyone to be joyful in Jesus. A visitation will be held for Larry at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 4-8 pm with an Elk's service beginning at 7:30 pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 10:30 am with visitation from 9-10:30 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Jackson Township Christmas Toy Drive. Special thanks to those friends who helped in Larry's final days and with these arrangements. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to sign Larry's online guest book or to watch his tribute video.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 6 to

Sharon Thomas Downs

Just in case you missed it...our classmate, Sharon Thomas Downs was featured in the Discover Grove City magazine.  Congratulations, Sharon!  Proud of you.

Go to this web site to view the article:

https://www.cityscenecolumbus.com/communities/discovergrovecity/sharon-downs-has-fostered-grove-city’s-growth/

Larry Grossman Obituary

Larry Grossman did not graduate with our class, but many of you knew him.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=larry-grossman&pid=195386383

Congratulations to classmate

Patricia Ryerson Bartosik

55th Reunion Group Picture

How many of these faces do you recognize???

In Memoriam

                                        In Memoriam

                                  GCHS Class of 1964

Karen Sue Augenstein Streets                6/16/1946  -  4/13/2022

Christene Y. Bailey                               9/29/1946 – 7/26/2015

John W. Barnes                                     11/12/1946 – 2/6/2019

Kathleen Ann Bell Johnstone               1/19/1946 – 9/18/2003

Barbara Sue Blakeman                         2/23/1946 – 1/18/2018

Kathleen Brownfield Weaver                7/11/1946 - 7/9/2023

Karen Sue Campbell Nichols               6/25/1946 – 6/1/2013

Marcia Jo Clark Barr                            12/5/1946 – 10/5/2012

Dana Cox                                               0/9/1946  – 5/18/2002

Paul Farrell                                             4/12/1946  – 4/22/2019

Veronica Fetheroff                                                  -12/31/2011

Marilynn Sue Finley Thomas                1-18-46 -4/25/2002

Cynthia Ann Frank                                                  -6/24/1962

Samuel A. Goodin                                5/27/1946 – 7/27/2017

Clyde Melvin Graves                           11/6/1946 – 11/8/2008

Robert William Green                          6-3-46 - 8 /22/2006

Michael Burton Gregg                         4/5/1946 – 12/0/2005

Michael William Griffith                       8/28/1946  -2/4/2010

James Benton Hillyer                            12/30/1946 - 7/6/2021

Judy Kay Holycross Wise                     12/14/1946 - 8/11/2024

Geraldine Jackson                                7/25/1945 – 7/12/2015

Jerry Carl Keller                                   1/6/1945 – 4/30/2007

Robert Eugene Kitts                             3/22/1946 – 10/1989

Jack Edward Lape                                11/6/1946 – 7/2/2018

Joan Lorraine LeMaitre                        2-24-46-6/10/2007

Dennis Larry Littleton                          9/24/1946 – 3/30/2003

John Amos Long, Jr.                             10/27/1946 – 11/21/2018

Charles Allen McCoppin                      4/15/1946 – 12/17/2011

Robert L. Maze                                     7/6/1946 – 9/1976

Marilyn Louise Miller                            4/10/1946 - 11/2/2021

Phillip Wells Moore                              7/10/1946 – 8/24/1989

Mary Jean Morris                                  Before 2009

Joseph William "Bill" Mundy                6/21/1946  -  3/14/2022

Judith Nightingale Whiteside                10/18/1946 - 5/2/2015

Betsy Norris Zerbey                              7/6/1945 – 11/1/2015

Jim Arthur Onie, Jr.                               11/28/1946 – 11/10/2008

Sherrill Ilene Onie Hale                        12/9/1945 – 4/26/2007

Nanette Ann Pontones                                            -5/22/2024

Krista Porter Hesselbein                        1/13/1946 - 1/15/2022

Richard Lee Riegle                                                 -8/14/201

Theodore "Ted" Albert Rice                    6/18/1946  -  3/28/2023

Larry Allen Roberson                            2/17/1946 - 3/4/2020

Rebecca Ann Ruehling                          12/6/46 - 8/22/1967

Merrill Keith Sample                             8/30/1946 – 2/5/2009

Larry Wayne Saunders                           11/17/1946 - 6/30/2022

Karl Edgar Schneider                             6/17/1946 - 1/13/2015

Robert Edward Schneider                      10/23/46 -11/29/1988

Harold Smith                                          Before 2009

Connie Sturm King                                1/29/1946 – 7/19/2002

Rudy Tate, Jr.                                         Before 2008

Phyllis Ann Taylor                                                     -1999

Sharon L. Thomas Downs                        4/26/1946 - 9/4/2023

John Wadin                                             3-14-45 -2/16/2012

Robert Dean Wagner                              11/19/1946 – 11/19/2017

Patricia Jeanne Walpole                         7/28/1946 – 11/14/2001

John Weygandt                                       7-9-1946 -7/14/1992

Lois Ann Whitcomb Lycans                   6/12/1946 – 12/14/2016

Charles “Pete” Williamson                     5/16/1946 – 7/5/1986

Charles Eugene Willis                            8/4/1946 – 5/20/2003

Don't miss an opportunity to join your classmates and reminisce about old times and stay connected with friends.  Here is the 2020 schedule.  All luncheons begin at 11:30 AM.



Jan 27 - Hollywood Casino

Feb 24 - Memories

Mar 30 - Brothers

Apr 27 - China Bell

May 18 - City BBQ

Jun 29 - La Cantina

Jul 27 - Planks

Aug 24 - Fiesta Mariachi

Sep 28 - Masseys Pizza

Oct 26 - Olive Garden

No Nov

Dec 14 - Grove City Brewing Company

GCHS Class of 1964 50th Reunion

Five years ago we celebrated our 50th!!  Now it's time to celebrate our 55th!  

Here's the details.  

Both Events are Casual Dress

Friday, July 19:  Elk's Club, 2140 Sonora Dr., Grove City.  6:00 PM Free Pizza and cash bar.

Saturday, July 20:  Cimi's Bistro, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City  7:00 PM

Southern Buffet and Cash Bar

$30.00 per person

Make checks payable to Sandi Hateley, 5797 Lookout Blvd., Grove City, Oh 43123

Please reply by June 30, 2019

A class picture will be taken Saturday evening at 7:00 PM and will be available Saturday evening for $20.   

A 50/50 drawing will be held each night.  Donated auction items for Saturday evening would be very much appreciated.....cash donations are also welcomed.

For donations, contact Sharon Downs 614-935-2769 or 

Marilyn Rice 614-771-6755

Every five or ten years, as summertime nears,
An announcement arrives in the mail,
A reunion is planned; it'll be really grand;
Make plans to attend without fail. 

I'm feeling quite hearty, and I'm ready to party
I'm gonna dance 'til dawn's early light.
It'll be lots of fun; But I just hope that there's one
Other person who can make it that night. 

Author Unknown

LR - Sandi, Sharon, Viv, Micki

Getting together with classmates is the best!!

55th Reunion

Mark your calendars!!!    

GCHS class of 1964    

55th Reunion

July 20, 2019 

     

Pinnacle in Grove City

More details to follow.

Keep in Touch

55th Class Reunion

Our 55th class reunion is just around the corner.....July 20, 2019......and we want to be certain we have current contact information for all our classmates.  If your contact information has changed in the last year or so, please let us know so we can update our records.  You can send your updated information to:  Micki (Orme) Van Dyke at:   mvandyke@comcast.net. 

If you did not receive a "Save The Date" card mailed in January, 2019, chances are we do not have a current address for you.  

Also, we are missing current contact information on the following classmates.  If you have any contact information for the following classmates, and are comfortable sharing it with the committee, please let me know.  We just don't want to leave anyone out.  

Deanna Conley Truitt

Bonnie Demorest Larimer

Richard Evans

Sharon Flynn

Barbara Hayhurst Hartley

Judy Holycross Wise

Frank Hutton

Larry Knight

Lynn Marshall

Sandra Martin

Russell James Reid

Herbert Rhea

Susan Ronk

Valerie Seidel Caragianes

Pauline Slone

Darla Smith Patterson

Diana Storey

Naomi Talley

Ted Whited

Beverly Williams 

 

Paul Farrell(1946 - 2019)

Farrell, Paul
1946 - 2019
Dr. Paul William Farrell II went to be with The Lord on April 22, 2019. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 12, 1946, to Dorothy and Paul Farrell. He was valedictorian at Grove City High School, graduated in the top of his class from the US Air Force Academy where President Nixon presented him with his diploma and graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He served 17 years in the US Air Force, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before going into private practice in cardiology in Jacksonville, FL. He practiced interventional cardiology for 32 years at Baptist Medical Center before retiring in June of 2014. During this time, he led and served in many roles, including participation on numerous boards and was Chief of Staff at Downtown Baptist. He was the ultimate patient advocate! He was passionate about patient care, patient education, and the advancement of medicine. He was most appreciated by his patients for pulling up a stool and giving each of them his undivided time and attention. Over the years he volunteered in various roles in his church, youth athletics, and medical advancement on the local and national levels. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, boating, and spending time with his family. He was most happy spending time with the family somewhere on or by the water. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Karen Farrell; his daughter, Christina Anderson (Dave); his sons, Paul III (Lauren) and Scott (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Will, John, Ellie, Paulo, Charlie, and Eva; his mother and step-father, Dorothy and Donald Burke; his sisters, Dorothy McKahan (Gene) and Janet Olafson (Steve); his brother, Ronald Burke; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Farrell. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at 11 am at Southside United Methodist Church, 3120 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207. All are welcome to attend a lunch reception immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida at 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 or "All Pro Dad" at 5509 W. Gray St., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33609.

Funeral Home

Ferreira Funeral Services At Beaches Memorial Park
1500 Main St. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 249-1166

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on May 5, 2019