R. Joanne Shickley Sandusky, Ohio Obituary

R. Joanne Shickley

R. Joanne (Grubbs) Shickley April 10, 1925 - November 1, 2015 R. Joanne (Grubbs) Shickley, 90, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at The Willows at Bellevue after a lengthy illness. Joanne was born on April 10, 1925 in Youngstown, OH to the late James "Frank" and Anna (Charles) Grubbs. Joanne received her Bachelor's in Education from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where she participated in the choir. She taught first and second grade at the Bay Area Christian Academy from 1982 to 1984 and then at Faith Memorial. Joanne was a former member of the Calvary Temple Church, and recent member of the Bellevue Alliance Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed canning, sewing, crocheting, reading devotionals, corresponding, singing and playing the piano and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Joanne was a very generous, hospitable lady, who enjoyed sharing her home. Joanne is survived by her daughters, R. Elaine (Bert) Haaga III and Janet (Wayne) Morse; sons, Charles (Dawn), Robert, and James (Susan) Shickley; 8 grandchildren, Beverly (Joe), Ritter (HiUan), Melody (Nicholas), Eric (Kate), Parker (Sondra), Donovan, Kimberly (Steven) and Travis; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shickley; step-mother, Bertha Knight Grubbs and step-brother, Paul Grubbs. Friends may call on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Bellevue Alliance Church, 1001 Monroe St., Bellevue. A private family graveside service will take place at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron. Those wishing to contribute to R. Joanne's memory may do so to Care and Share, 241 Jackson St., Sandusky, OH 44870.
April 10, 1925 - November 1, 201504/10/192511/01/2015
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Jamie
November 4, 2015
My mom sacrificed a lot for us kids. She didn’t buy fancy jewelry or clothing all throughout my childhood, even when my dad was earning more than enough to do so. We children were never lacking due to, in part, Mom’s personal sacrifices. She grew up during the great d... Continue Reading
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HiUan Haaga
November 9, 2015
Love this! We will really miss her. Hi Uan
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Debra Stevens
November 3, 2015
To the Schickley family: We have such fond memories of Joanne during our Calvary Temple days. She was always affirming, always caring, always loving. A true example of a life hid with Christ in God that we will all miss. She reached out and touched many for Jesus. Wh... Continue Reading
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Cheryl Most
November 3, 2015
Jan and family: My deepest sympathy to you all. I met your Mom through church and I love how much she loved the Lord. She was so passionate about Him. She was such an inspiration.

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Susan (James) Shickley
November 3, 2015
Mom didn't like the term "daughter-in-law." She said it should be "daughter-in-love." After all, you love my son, and I love you.

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Chuck Shickley
November 3, 2015
Mom thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Niagara Falls with Dawn and me. She was grateful and very happy to go even though she had a little scare with the flimsy wheel chair and bad sidewalks. She even said she slept great in the hotel bed which was no small feat for her.

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