Rachel ""Eva"" Atkinson obituary

Rachel ""Eva"" Atkinson

Passed 11/15/2009

Obituary For Rachel ""Eva"" Atkinson

Rachel “Eva” McClave Atkinson, 95, of Bloomingdale, OH went home to be with her Lord Sunday, November 15, 2009 at The Laurels of Steubenville. She was born in Bergholz, OH on November 8, 1914 a daughter of the late R. William and Sarah Donaldson McClave. Rachel was a homemaker and a member of Finley United Methodist Church where she was a member and past president of the United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School until the age of 88. She was valedictorian of Bergholz High School Class of 1932. She was a Red Cross volunteer and instructor for many years. She was the best mom and grandma ever. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Raymond “Bus” Atkinson; her son George “Jerry” Atkinson and two great grandchildren Tiffany Urick and Ricky Davis. Surviving are three sons John (Shelly) Atkinson of Kent, OH, Rev. Paul (Lynda) Atkinson of Jeromesville, OH and Richard Atkinson of Las Vegas, NV; three daughters Kay (Rev. Delbert) Lash with whom she resided, Gayle Monroe of Steubenville, OH and Mary Margaret “Peggy” Skipper of Toronto, OH; sister Wilma “Billie” Fidoe of Canton, OH; daughter-in-law Betty Atkinson of Toronto, OH; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and one great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH Wednesday 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. and at Finley United Methodist Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jerry Ernst officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Women of Finley United Methodist Church, 958 Lincoln Ave. Steubenville, OH 43952.

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09/03/2024

Janie Wittmer

Rev. Paul and family My deepest sympathy for your great loss. She was a great lady in many ways. Sincerely, Janie and Ed Wittmer
09/03/2024

Fred and Esther Van Dyke

Dear families... Rachel was a wonderful person and friend... will truly be missed... just think God allowed her 95 years serving Him and blessing others... sympathy and prayers...
09/03/2024

Amy Walker Carducci

Dear Matt,Nicole and family, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. I know how much she meant to you all. Many prayers to you and your family.
09/03/2024

donald carnahan-atkinson

to the entire atkinson family: i can not help but to think of the story grandma rachel told me more than once...how she pickup on raymond and was very determind to have the best family ever! take a look at how many branches this tree has and is full of life! a good tree has a good beginning and end. rachel is with the lord because she has done everything he told her to do and was awarded a long life, and now a life with the lord that will never end. god bless all of you. donnie
09/03/2024

andy strohmeyer

Delbert and Kay ~ sorry to hear of your loss. The Lord promises to be near you at this sorrowful time. Love & Prayers Edith&Andy Strohmeyer&Sara Mclain
09/03/2024

Kay & Daryl Kinker

Delbert and Kay ~ sorry to hear of your loss. The Lord promises to be near you at this sorrowful time. Love & Prayers Kay & Daryl
09/03/2024

Sharon Stenger

The angels are rejoicing, another wonderful Christian has gone home. May God bless you with all the good memories of the times together. God is good all the time and all the time God is good. I love you Aunt Kay and Uncle Dib. Sharon
09/03/2024

Jeannie West

May God bless each and every one of you in Rachel's passing. She was a wonderful, loving person. I can't begin to tell you how I felt about her. She was such a wonderful Mother to me when my own Mother passed on. I was blessed to be able to know and love her. My condolences and prayers are with you.
09/03/2024

Jane Lash Green

Tears flow, but I know that this sweet lady is now with her Lord and maybe even getting to know my husband right now. Her beautiful smile, personality is a precious memory of mine. I believe she is with her husband and spreading love to all that meets her as she did here. There is a song that I listen to alot, it says , there is a Hello after Goodbye a blessed reunion promised in time, we will be with them for longer than when we were without..... I believe this. My prayers are with all of you. Sending all my Love

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