KIMBLE, Theresa Jeanlyn Frohnapfel, S.F.O. of Leewood Park, Wheeling WV, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, October 20, 2008. She was born at home near St. Joseph’s Settlement in WV, the second daughter of loving parents, the late Robert T. and Beulah V. Kelley Frohnapfel. Jeanlyn had been a secular Franciscan for 11 years. She was a retired employee of the Wheeling Park Commission. She worked for Oglebay Park for 39 years and made many friends through her work as a server. She was a member of St Michael Catholic Church, but also attended St. Joseph Cathedral and Wheeling Jesuit University Chapel. Jeanlyn was a member of the funeral choir, Christian Mothers, past president of the Legion of Mary, auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary, a Eucharistic minister for 20 years, charter member of St. Joseph’s Sister’s Auxiliary, and an active and original member of the Women’s Retreat Conference. She was a member also of Bishop B. Schmitt’s Saturday morning prayer group for 25 years, and coordinated the Eucharistic Adoration Room at St. Michael Church. Surviving are her five children, Brian Kimble of Wheeling, Kelly Kimble Beck Esq. and her husband Barry of Martinsburg WV, Michele E. Kimble of Seattle WA, Marianne Kimble Lakeman and her husband Dirk of Tualatin OR., Patrick Kimble and his wife Tiffany of Cincinnati OH; a brother, Clare J. Toward of Falls Church VA; two sisters, LeeAnn Frohnapfel Hohman and her husband Paul of Avon Lake OH, and Francine Frohnapfel Storch and her husband Larry of Columbia MD; and her fifteen grandchildren, Brandy, Jared and Lacey Kimble, Katie, Erin, Molly, and Emily Beck, Abigail, Joshua, Caleb and Aaron Lakeman, Rachel, Nicholas, Adam and Benjamin Kimble; great grandchildren, Cameron, Alexa and Riley Burkitt; and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger St. Elm Grove WV on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 6-8 pm and on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm where Vigil Services will be held at 7:30 pm. All are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial to help celebrate Jeanlyn’s new life on Friday at 10 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church Capitol Campaign, 1225 National Rd Wheeling WV 26003. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at altmeyer.com.
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday October 22, 2008
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Additional Information:
and 6:00-8:00pm
Vigil Service Thurs.
October 23, 2008 7:30pm
Visitation
Thursday October 23, 2008
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Additional Information:
and 6:00-8:00pm
Vigil Service Thurs.
October 23, 2008 7:30pm
Cemetery
Friday October 24, 2008
Service
Friday October 24, 2008
10:00 am
Brian, Kelly, Michele, Marianne, and Patrick, my heartfelt sympathy is sent to you in the loss of your mother. She loved each of you very much and shared in your joys of life. My prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Brian,Kelly,Michele,Marianne,and Pat,
I was saddened to hear about your mom’s passing. I’m really sorry I could’nt be there,at this very difficult time for you all.She was like a second mom to me,especially since I practically lived at your house all doing Jr.High.You all had just moved to Leewood.I will truly miss her,and her Christmas cards every year. My thought and prayers are with you. Love always,Scott
Dear Family of Jeanlyn,
I am a friend of Francine’s.
For many years i have heard stories of your Mom and her life well lived.
Francine loved her so and all of you too.
I feel your loss.
Peace , Peggy
Dear Family of Jeanlyn: Although we were together only at the wedding of Marianne and Dirk in the beautiful Rose Garden, when Jeanlyn and I helped each other down the winding walk to the ceremony, we made fast friends. She has led a remarkable life and we will all miss her steady help and caring.
Dear Family–Even though I/We did not know Ms Kimble personally–I/We would see her at Mass every Sunday at St.Michaels and would exchange pleasantries and we met Michelle this summer not knowing Ms Kimble was your Mother–Dan’s sister,Beth introduced us this past August–To let you know many thoughts and prayers are with you and yours–Take care –Keep the faith and May God Bless you with His Peace and Love–“When someone you love becomes a memory,that memory becomes a treasure!’–Sincerely,Sylvia and Dan McNeil
Dear Jeanlyn”s family I met Jean thru Mary Margaret Gorney many yrs ago. What a wonderful lady Jeanlyn was .May God grant you peace knowing she is now in his loving embrace. May God grant her eternal peace
Dear Kelly and family,
I was saddened to learn that your mother passed away. The news brought back memories from Oglebay Park Glassworks all the way back to Oglebay day camp. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers through these difficult times.
Dear Kelly and Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Peace, Prayers and Blessings.
Dear Kimble Family,
May God give you His help, His strength, and His hope during this time of sorrow.
In Sympathy,
The Lootens family
Dear Kimble Family,
Please accept my grief for you, and know that all is well. I did not know the extent nor depth of your Mother’s faith; may yours be as strong. Your Mother touched many lives; as it surely has done so in my life. She was always a joy to be near. Please know that you have my sincerest condolences for her passing. My prayers are for you and your family.
w/mylove,
Ty
Dear Kimble Family:
Tom, myself, and the girls will be thinking of your families in the upcoming days. We have great memories of playing cards with Jeanlyn even though I couldn’t get her to change the way she scored in Euchre and she will be greatly missed. Peace to everyone…..Tom, Jana, Madison, Elise, and Natalie
Dear Michele and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s death. I know that she was very special lady and will be missed. I am thinking of you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
steph spann
Dear Michele,
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts at this difficult time. I know your positivity will help you in the next few days and weeks. Will be thinking of you all.
Dearest Michele,
We are so saddened by the loss of your mother, Jeanlyn, but are thankful that you and she had this past year together as “woman to woman”. We know that you will cherish those memories forever. Our prayers are with you and with your extended family as they celebrate Jeanlyn’s life abundant.
Much love,
Tom, Jean, Bekah & Mer
Francine and Family,
My deepest sympathy
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Francine,
Very sorry to hear of Jeanlyn’s death. I know you were very close sisters. Thinking of you often,
Bob Gonter
Francine, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Because I know you, Francine, I know your sister was well loved. My family and I extend our condolences to you and your family.
I am Amelia Estep’s oldest granddaughter residing in California. Although I have not seen Jeanlyn for many, many years, I fondly remember her as a wonderful, happy, blessed person. My sincere sympathy on your loss.
I am so sorry to hear today about your mother,grandmother and greatgrandmother’s passing..I really got to know her years ago when Tony and I went to Pittsburgh to see Mr Kuhar as he was passing away..She and I prayed the rosery together over and over and she was talking to him when we were done..She made me realize that he was going to a beautiful place and that she asured him that one day she would be there and expected him to be right there waiting for her…so I am sure they are together right now and catching up on time passed..God Bless all of you and remember as she told me we will all be together again <3
I express my symathy to you all.You must always remember the good times.Your mother was such a fine lady.I sure enjoyed knowing her.My best to all of you Carol Dawson
I was shocked and saddened to learn that your mother had passed away. Please know that I am thinking of you all at this very difficult time. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Jeanlyn was such a wonderful friend to my Mother, Betty Nell. She was always so thoughtful and caring. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this time of grieving.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs Kimble. These are the times when you wish you never left home but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Daina and Dwaine Vogler
Michele & kin:
So very sorry to hear of yet another loss within your clan. May your grieving be punctuated with fond memories and laughter. May song fill the hollar to honor Jeanlyn.
My prayers are for Jeanlyn’s children, her sister Francine and all of her family. So blessed to be in the service of Jesus Christ on this earth.
Our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you all. Rodger Hamilton and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeanlyn was always kind and sweet. Sorry to hear about your loss and we are thinking of you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Jeanlyn will be missed by SO many, and I know that my Mom is one of them! I am so thankful for the friendship that they shared.
Kelly, I have so many good memories of carpool days with our Moms.
Peace be with all of you…
To all of Jeanlyn’s childen and grandchildren, I send my utmost love and condolences. I have been very blessed to have had Jeanlyn as a wonderful friend for the past few years….four to six….not sure.
I will miss her dearly. May your thoughts of your mom and grandmother be filled with happy memories….she loved all of you so much.
May God bless and console you in your loss.
Mary Agnes
To Jeanlyn’s family,
I knew your mother through the women’s retreats and the bishop’s sat. morning meetings. She was a loving and thoughtful women with the gift of making all feel welcome and comfortable. Her dedication to God’s work was clearly genuine. She served with love.I feel honored to have known her. God bless you all.
Janet and Don Platt
To Michele whom I and Clyde know from Seattle area.
We are so very sorry for all you have been through this past year. We love you, our hearts are w/you & your family. Your Mother, a beautiful soul, like you. Joyce & Clyde
To the family of Jeanlyn Kimble.
I am so sorry that I did not hear of your Mother’s death until Saturday.
You may not recognize the name but your Mother was my first room-mate
in nsg. school. I was one of her attendants in her wedding. We remained friends for the last fifty years.
She was a great lady and friend who I will deeply miss.
With sincere sympathy,
Rose Marie Chappano
To the Family of T. Jeanlyn Kimble:
This message is to let you know that others care more than words can say. May God bless you and comfort you as you lovingly remember Jeanlyn.
Emmy, Jocelyn, Jennifer, and Sam Berger
To the Kimble Family – it was with a saddened heart that I learned of your loss. May God’s grace bring peace to each of you and with the healing of time, may her memories bring you much joy and comfort.
Joe Roeder and Family
What a wonderful woman she was. I had the honor of meeting her through her daughter Marianne. Jeanlyn always had a smile on her face and I loved her homemade chicken noodle soup. She was a blessing to all who knew her. My love and prayers to all her friends and family.
With extreme sadness, I learned of Jeanlyn’s death. I met Jeanlyn several years ago at Paul VI Center for a retreat. She was a truly loving and dedicated woman of God. I’m so sorry for your loss.