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2013
BAHNS, Thelma (nee Brill) age 90, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother she will be missed by all who knew her. Born in a rural farmhouse near WPAFB, she lived most of her life in the Dayton area. Survived by 1 son, Stephen (Kathy) Bahns of Lebanon; 1 daughter, Linda (Bill) McGrath of Boise, ID; 4 grandchildren: Chris (Ali), Melissa (Ben), Courtney & Carson; 4 great grandchildren: Dillon, Zachary, Kasey & Stella and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Charles; brother, Kenneth Brill; and grandson, Kevin. A celebration of Thelma's life will be held Monday, June 10, 11 am, at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Centerville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Assn., The American Lung Assn., or The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online memorials may be sent to: www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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May 11, 2013
Susan Strong
Steve and Kathy I was so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. It is so difficult Steve to lost the one that gave you life. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Susan Brandt Strong
May 5, 2013
Kathy and Steve, Linda and Bill,
Our prayers are with you as you prepare to celebrate the life of a wonderful lady. What a blessing Thelma was and what a sweet Christian lady. Our hugs, Jeannine and Chris
May 5, 2013
Steve and Kathy,
I am sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. My mother, who died a couple of years ago, knew her from senior activities. You are in my prayers as you celebrate her life.
Jeff Gravitt
May 4, 2013
Julia Frey
To Steve and Linda
I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing. Thelma and I were friends over fifty years, and I tresured our friendship very much. She was a wonderful person and cared about all she knew. May she rest in peace.
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I extend my sympathy to your family in the loss of your mother. My mother and she were best friends and I know they will renew their good times together in heaven.
Janet Michael( Lillian Palmer's daughter)
May 2, 2013
Parker Doctor
For those of us with diabetes that have not met you, or gotten to know Thelma, we are sorry for your loss.
May 2, 2013
Steve,
So very sorry for you loss.
Gregg Taylor (your bruise brother on the b-ball court)
May 1, 2013
Linda McGrath
I am lighting this candle in your honor, Mother, for being the sweetest, most amazing mother a daughter could hope for. I will carry on your legacy of kindness, caring, loving, never complaining and being a friend to everyone-- you were an outstanding role model to me and everyone who met you...I will let your light shine forever! I miss you and love you so much. Until we meet again...rest in peace and joy -- knowing you gave joy & happiness to others!
May 1, 2013
Stephen & Kathy Bahns
We love you and miss you. Remembering all the good times through the hundreds of photos you left us, we know that you must be fishing and hunting mushrooms with Dad in Heaven. We will always treasure your memory, and will see you again some day.
Love forever,
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