Nora Jane Bair: 1921 – 2011
Nora Jane Bair, 90, a former resident of Green Township in Noble County, passed away at 4:30 p. m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion following an extended illness.
Ms. Bair was born on February 8, 1921 in Noble County, a daughter of Ebony E. and Ada (Haney) Bair. A 1939 graduate of Churubusco High School, she graduated from business college in Fort Wayne, and spent all of her life on the family farm in Green Township.
As a young woman she was employed at General Electric in Fort Wayne, and retired after over 30 years from the offices of Albion Production Credit Association. A member of the Merriam Christian Chapel, she had served as the treasurer of its missions board and was also the coordinator for church funeral dinners. An accomplished seamstress, she had made gowns for many weddings and events over the years, and made the first drapes for the baptistery of her church.
Because of her sewing abilities, she served as a judge for the 4-H dress revue for many years, and had also volunteered in the office at the Noble County 4-H Fair. She enjoyed watching sporting events, and especially enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews in athletic competitions.
The surviving relatives include her sister Mary Lois Edwards of Albion; a sister-in-law Anita Bair of Churubusco; 16 nieces and nephews; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Pauline Delanoy; and by three brothers Ralph L. Bair, Paul Bair, Sr., and Lynn I. Bair.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Merriam Christian Chapel, with Pastor Terry L. Zolman, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Sunday from 2 to 5 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service Monday morning.
Interment will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Merriam Christian Chapel Missions Fund; or to Shriner’s Hospital For Children.
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March 19th, 2011 at 7:49 am
Dear Friends – What a wonderful legacy of love for God and family Nora Jane has left to all of you. There is no doubt that her spirit will continue to live on in your lives for years to come. And as always, please know that we are here for you now, and in the days ahead.
Fondly,
Greg & Jeanine Childs and Staff
March 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Nora Jane will be missed by all of the Monte Gaff family. She was the best neighbor anyone could have. She was loved by all.
I know all of her family and friends will miss her all in different ways. I know she loved all of you.
May God bless all of you and be with you, Monte and Nancy Gaff
March 20th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
To the Bair Family,
Please know that you have Tom and I’s sympathy on the passing of Nora Jane. She thought the world of her nieces and nephews and family. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.
March 21st, 2011 at 8:23 am
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Nora Jane’s passing. I remember going out to her house with my dad and Grandpa Bair to work on her house years ago! She was always such a loving caring woman and she always remembered I was Chrissy (not Carla or Carrie) everytime I’d see her!!She will greatly be missed!
Love to all,
Chrissy (Max’s oldest)
March 21st, 2011 at 8:47 am
Dear Family,
What wonderful memories I have of my 4-h days and church with Ms. Bair. She was a wonderful example to a little girl of how one loves God. I am thankful for her life and the many lives that she touched.
May God bless and comfort you.
Sue (Buffenbarger) McKinney
March 21st, 2011 at 11:01 am
Sorry I missed calling we will put your family on Green Center UM Church’s prayer list
God Bless