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The Dochertys posted a condolence
The story of Monica’s life, as beautifully written as it was lived.
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Rita Jordan posted a condolence
I will miss you terribly my little sister. You were a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend to many. I will forever cherish our special bond and times we spent together. May you enjoy your heavenly reward until we meet again. ❤️
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Julia Cruz posted a condolence
Mónica, you will always be in my mind and heart. You were a great mentor to me and gave me the greatest advice ever. I will always cherish all the moments we spent together in that wonderful group! To her family, please receive my condolences.
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Heidi Pimm posted a condolence
Monica’s kind and thoughtful soul will be missed. Prayers for her family and loved ones.
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Stephanie, Jared, Brady, Collin, Lily Burdick posted a condolence
Our deepest condolences to the family.
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Stephanie, Jared, Brady, Collin, Lily Burdick posted a condolence
Our deepest condolences to the family. May this candle bring you peace and comfort.
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Joan and Mark Garner posted a condolence
We will miss you so much Monica. Wonderful memories from our time together in Columbus and our great visits in Portland. May you rest in peace . Love, Joan and Mark
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Erica Jackson- Greenway Elementary posted a condolence
You were such a blessing to this world, you touched so many lives. You will be missed tremendously. No more pain, you can rest now.
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Peg McMahon posted a condolence
Monica was a beloved friend and colleague. I will miss sharing our memories of Euclid Beach Park and our love of plants. RIP my dear friend.
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Candace posted a condolence
Goodbye my precious friend It was time for you to go Your friendship was a blessing And I will miss you so!
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Rick Green posted a condolence
Monica was such a wonderful kind person to work with. She would always have a smile on her face and be there to help anyone that needed it. One thing that I loved about her is during her cafeteria duty she loved to fill out praise notes for the students that were being responsible and good in the cafeteria. To see how much joy that put on the students face getting one from her I’ll never forget. I will miss you very much Monica
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Uncle Tony and Aunt Jona posted a condolence
Ricco and family: we are so deeply sorry to hear about Monica. You are in our prayers. May she Rest In Peace and May you find strength and peace in the difficult days ahead. We love you
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Lynne Cartmill posted a condolence
Sending you love and strength during this difficult time! She was a very special lady and will be missed. Lynne and Dean Cartmill
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Pam Barber posted a condolence
Monica, you truly were a blessing to all who knew you at Greenway. I will miss you!
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Ralph and Regina Vann Hickok posted a condolence
Monica was a truly kind and loving individual. I am proud our paths crossed during our time in Horticulture at OSU. Monica and her family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Candace Larson posted a condolence
Goodbye my precious friend It was time for you to go Your friendship was a blessing And I will miss you so!
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Elise posted a condolence
Monica was one of the sweetest and kindest people I've ever known. I'm so blessed to call her family. She brightened the world and made it a better place.
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Kathleen Gillivan (Marilyn's sister) posted a condolence
Candle lit by Kathleen Gillivan (Marilyn's sister) Monica was always a joy to be with. Please take comfort in all of your wonderful memories of her and knowing she is resting in peace.
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John (Jay) Scott posted a condolence
Candle lit by John (Jay) Scott I hope to add a bit of a unique perspective on Monica that may be of interest to the many who knew her and loved her. I hired her in 1978 to be my biological technician at the Horticulture Department at the Ohio State University. I was a new Assistant Professor in the department after finishing my Ph.D. there in March 1978. Hiring Monica was a decision I made that turned out to be outstanding to say the least. Of course, Monica was a loyal Buckeye and was happy to get a job at OSU after getting her BS degree in spring 1978. Her work was stellar; she was a competent, organized employee who could take on about any level of responsibility. I could list all kinds of additional adjectives describing her many positive attributes, but you get the picture. Jim Caldwell, a colleague whose office was near mine, came in many a day after seeing Monica downstairs and said, “Does she ever have a bad day?” Monica got along with everyone. Wilbur Gould was a food scientist who was quite good at his science, but who was not overly cooperative with young Asst. Professors such as myself when I needed a favor. Once I hired Monica I would have her do the asking and we always got what we needed when the requests came from her. She did a lot of planning and some teaching for the lab portion of my Plant Breeding class and the students benefitted greatly from her expertise and demeanor. She supervised many workers and I cannot recall anyone having any issues with her. I left OSU for the University of Florida in mid-1981, but the OSU Horticulture Department kept Monica on for many years after that so, in my not so humble opinion, I think the department owed me a huge debt of gratitude for being the one to hire her in the first place! But beyond all of the above I became friends with her, and we maintained our friendship to the present time. Our friendship is something that I will always treasure. The world was a better place with Monica in it and we will miss her. I feel blessed that my life overlapped with hers for such a long time. My life was better for it. My heart goes out to her family who are missing her so. May all the pleasant memories sustain you in this difficult time.
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Malia Griffin posted a condolence
It was a delight and honor to have experienced Monica's love of children and plants. The students naturally gravitated to her calm and gentle demeanor. She will be missed.
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Mimi and Gary Bontempo posted a condolence
Extending deepest sympathy to Monica's family. We met Monica in the early days through Marilyn and Konrad and I remember how pretty she was enhanced even more by her welcoming smile. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Heather maxon posted a condolence
I will miss your smile, your calming presence, your warmth and your kindness ❤️
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Karen Stevenson posted a condolence
You are greatly missed, Monica. Your memory will live on at Greenway in our hearts, in the relationships you built with students and staff, through the flowers you planted and plants you tended, and the kindness you were always willing to share. Thank you.
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Audrey Fuller posted a condolence
Your friendship will live on forever within my heart. May your family find comfort in all the memories created and shared. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Love, ~Audrey
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Pam Barber posted a condolence
Monica's kindness and spirit touched many people including me. You are truly a very special person who made a difference in the lives of those around you. I will miss you.
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Michael and Marilyn Horton posted a condolence
Mónica was a beautiful lady inside and out! Always so kind to all. Her smile, laugh and beauty will last forever. Our hearts are breaking! ❤️
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Sue Behnke posted a condolence
I've so enjoyed being Monica's & Rico's next door neighbor these past 15 years. We've seen Gemma & Marcie grow up & met John & Laura when they visited. They are truly a lovely family & we've enjoyed neighboring with them all these years. I'll miss seeing Monica out tending the yard which she did this last month. We met outside one night & enjoyed together the beauty of last month's full moon. I am so sorry about the illness that has cut short her wonderful life with Rico and all her family. I am confident she will again enjoy this beautiful earth because all in Jehovah's memory have the resurrection hope.
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Denise Adams posted a condolence
It has been many years since I last saw Monica in Columbus but her beautiful smile and gentle nature made an impression on me that persists to this day. The world is a better place because of Monica and her love of family, plants, and people in general. ❤️
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Mai-Lill Mägi posted a condolence
Dear Monica. So lucky to be your co-worker, and experience all of the seasons with you, during recess duty with the kids. You always shared your positive attitude and genuine, warm smile. The last thing that you wrote to me, was that you were looking forward to spending your remaining time with your family. We were blessed by your presence.
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