BONITA E. GAMBLE

Bonita E. Gamble, age 89, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 12:13 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2012 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on January 9, 1923 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Homer J. and Hulda E. (Auer) Ummel.

She was a lifetime resident of Columbia City and graduated from Washington Center High School with the Class of 1941.On June 2, 1942 she married Gerald E. Gamble at Zion Lutheran Church.Sheworked a few years with G.E in Fort Wayne and was the secretary for her family business, G & J Machine & Tool.She was a member of Eberhard Lutheran Church, Columbia City.

Survivors include her 6 children, Gary L. Gamble of Houston, TX; Jana L. Baker of Columbia City; Janelle S. (James S. ) Gamble of Thailand; Gregory A. Gamble of Columbia City; Galen D. Gamble of Columbia City; Janine K. (Lane) Pressler of Columbia City; 1 sister, Thelma Jean (Joe) Geist of South Whitley; 8 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerald E. Gamble, son-in-law, John Baker, daughter-in-law, Patti Gamble, great grandson, Justin Wilcoxson and brother, John H. Ummel.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 3-6 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, November 26, 2012 at Eberhard Lutheran Church, with one hour of visitation prior to service. Pastor Alice Smith will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Eberhard Cemetery.Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Gamble's memory to Eberhard Lutheran Church or grandson, Garet Gamble. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.