FLORENCE M. HEATH

Florence M. Heath, age 80, of Albion, IN passed away at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Parkview Noble Hospital.Born on July 14, 1932 in Decatur, Adams County, she was the daughter of Nelson W. and Ida E. (Busch) Lahrman.

She graduated from New Haven High School with the Class of 1951.On August 9, 1952, she married Richard Elmer Heath at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. She lived in Allen County, moving to Whitley County, in 1972.She worked at Plaza Cleaning Village Center, Columbia City for 7 years, S Truck Stop for 5 years and first shift cook at Sammy's Place, Fort Wayne.She enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her 3daughters, Patricia R. Colvin and Eileen M. Heath both of Columbia City; Beatrice S. Heath of Villa Grove, IL; son, Richard A. Heath of W. Vermountville, MI; brother, Ralph Lahrman of New Haven; brother-in-law, Everett S. Weaver of FL; 17 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard Elmer Heath in 2008, daughter, Bonnie R. Heath in 1971; sisters, Rose Weaver and Nina Lahrman and great-granddaughter, Heaven Swick.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the funeral home with Certified Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus officiating with burial at Covington Memorial Gardens.Memorials may be given in memory of Mrs. Heath to her final expense account in care of the funeral home.