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June Evelyn (Ward)
Marker
June Evelyn (Ward) Marker, age 93, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on
January 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville,
Ohio. She was born on June 6, 1917 to the late Florence (Deeter)
and Harry Ward who resided in Versailles, Ohio.
Mrs. Marker was a direct descendant of the famous and well known David
and George Ward. David was a well known Indian fighter and one of
the first settlers of Swamp Creek, Wayne Township, Darke County, and
George, a soldier that fought in the revolutionary was under the
General George Washington. We always think of the township and
county as being Ward Country.
She was a graduate of Versailles High School, class of 1935. June
was very active in sports, earning five varsity letters. Mrs.
Marker was retired from Palace Department Store. She was a member
of East Zion Church for many years. June was a member and past
regent of the Fort Greenville Chapter of the DAR for over 60
years. Also a life member and past president of the Beta Sigma
Phi sorority and a former member of the BPW club. She was also a
member of the Darke County Genealogical Society and a member of the
First Families of Darke County. Mrs. Marker was a life member of
the DAR officers club and Pioneer Families of Darke County. She
was also a member of the Heritage Club. She married the late L.
Dan Marker in 1939, a marriage of nearly 60 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Helen
Ward.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret (Ward) Ashman of Greenville;
loved ones, Roberta Warner and Lori Stone of Greenville, Allie and Ben
Davidson of Stafford, Virginia; sister in law, Joanna Schmermund of
Texas; as well as numerous loving caregivers. June was greatly
loved and will be greatly missed.
There will be a service held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM
at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Joe Payne
and Pastor Sampson Bowman co-officiating. Burial will follow in
the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will
receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral
home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to
the American Diabetes Association or Comprehensive Health
Network. Condolences for the family may be sent to
www.zecharbailey.com.
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