Eileen Choate

    Eileen Choate, 82, (nee Howe) of Lorain died Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain following a long illness.

     Mrs. Choate was born in Knoxville, PA on May 30, 1926 the daughter of the late Dallas and Edrica (nee Weaver) Howe. She graduated from Knoxville High School in Knoxville in 1944. She continued her education at the Elim Bible College in Hornell, New York becoming an ordained minister in 1947. 

 
     She moved to Lorain and served the Wings of Faith Church, she continued her ministry when her church merged with the Bethel Church of Lorain. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. 

     Mrs. Choate is survived by her daughters, Patricia  (David) Akosi of Lorain, Donna F (Mike) Cobos of Avon Lake,  9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, brothers,  Roy (Clara) Howe of Lawrenceville, PA, Richard (Elizabeth) Howe of  Elkland, PA, Larry Howe of  Horseheads, NY, and a  sister Joan (Joe) Orth of Westfield, PA.

      She is preceded in death by her husband Fulton "Frenchie" Choate in 1992, a daughter Gloria J Miller in 2008, a grandson Christobal Cobos in 1991, and sister Berta Latshaw.

     Friends may call on Sunday, December 28, 2008 from 4-8 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     Funeral Services will be in the funeral home on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Lorri Bandagski, pastor of the Bethel Chapel,  officiating.

     Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon Lake.

CONDOLENCES

From:        Diane and Bob Lutz
Relation:    friend
 

Donna and Mike,

Sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Diane and Bob Lutz

From:        Kim Parker Carter and Family
Relation:    Friend

Was so sorry to read about Sister Eileen dying.  My family & I send our heartfelt condolences to all of her family & friends.  We have known Sister Eileen since 1973-1974,when our church on East Erie, pastored by Brother Charles Hawes & her church on Kelly Place, combined.  She was a lovely person, inside & out, she was also very friendly & outgoing.  My mother-Sister Connie Hunter & all the ladies, always had such a good time when they got together to do crafts to sell or to bake pies to sell to raise money for the church, I know my mom will want me to also send her heartfelt condolences also.  Sister Eileen is surely up in Heaven now, she was a very good Christian, we know.  Sister Dale Hawes probably met her at the Pearly Gates, along with Brother Frenchie, of course.  She will be sadly missed by us all, that's for sure!!!  I'll never forget when I was a teenager & we had this "travelling dinner", where we had different courses, at different houses, we went to her house for the main course & when we got there, she had fried chicken, mashed potatoes & corn ,boy, was it delicious too.  Funny how things come to mind when you're remembering a loved one, isn't it?  Again, our hearts go out to her family & friends, but, I know without a doubt that she is up in Heaven with Our Father now, rejoicing, of course.  And, that was always her goal her on earth, to be the best Christian she could be, then, to go to Heaven, when it was her time, you see?



From:        Larry Howe
Relation:    Brother

It was only fitting that my Sister Eileen picked the day We celebrate Christ to join Him in Heaven! She is now with Christ, also her deceased Sister, Mother, my Wife Judy and other relatives who were waiting for her in that Glorious place. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her and her devotion to her Lord. May you be at peace now, God has welcomed you with open arms. Love, Brother Larry.     
 

From:        Ralph and Roberta Volante
Relation:    Cousin

My sincere condolences to family and friends. I have many fond memories when we were young. I spent much time with Eileen and her family. I am sure she will be missed by everyone.

 

From:        Arlene Bloise and family
Relation:    Cousins
 

Eileen will be missed terribly. Arlene & Eileen grew up together in Knoxville, PA.
 

From:        Phebe and John Wood
Relation:  

This blessed season has become an homecoming for Eileen. Surely this a joy for her even as it is a temporary loss for her loved ones.
 

From:        Arlene Bloise family
Relation:    Cousins

We'll miss Eileen terribly. Arlene & Eileen grew up together in Knoxville, PA.

 

From:        ROY
Relation:    BROTHER

EILEEN, I AM SORRY I HAD TO STAY HOME FROM YOUR DETACATION TO THE LORD, YOU WILL BE MISSED. WITH CLARA I HAVE ALL I CAN MUSTER. BUT YOU KNEW IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU WERE LOVED VERY MUCH BY YOUR BROTHER. WHEN YOU SHAKE HANDS WITH THE LORD GIVE HIM A GOOD WORD FOR ME WILL YOU. YOUR FAMILY WAS ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR RELATION WITH THE THE LORD. TELL THE LORD CLARA LOVES HIM AND IS WAITING HER TURN TO WALK THROUGH THOSE GATES OF PARADISE ALL MY LOVE YOUR BROTHER=ROY