Mona Jean Warstler
November 29, 1926 ~November 12, 2021
Mona Jean Lemmon Warstler, November 12, 2021. Today our hearts are broken. We have lost our best friend, our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, our Queen Bee who has taken care of each of us for our entire lives. But at the same time, we are rejoicing that she is out of pain and suffering and in Heaven with Jesus. Mona Jean Lemmon Warstler, age 94 (almost 95) was born November 29, 1926 and passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 12 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She died after a period of declining health during which she battled many physical ailments with strength, dignity and grace. She was positive, gregarious, had a zest for life, and always saw the glass half full--she was an eternal optimist. Mona has been the center of our family since she was 19 years old.. She took care of most of her grandchildren while the rest of us went to work each day. She never put herself first; it was always about her husband, her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Mona was the daughter of the late Ann Harrold Lemmon and Lewis Lemmon. She grew up in Elton, Ohio, graduated from Brewster High School in 1944 and then worked at the former Griscom Russell Company as a mail girl, married Clarence Warstler in 1945 and then worked for her father at the Nehi Bottling Company and Plaza Discount Auto Sales in Massillon, Ohio as the bookkeeper. Once her children were born, Mona decided to stay home and become a full time mom. At that time she also became very active in Justus United Methodist Church where she served as Nursery Sunday School teacher, board member, church financial secretary and church treasurer. She was a member of the Ladies Aid, the Pleasant Couples Class and the Kings Daughters and Sons Sunday School Class. Mona accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at a revival service at her church led by evangelist Dewey Whitwell in 1965. Our mom was one of those people that many others wanted as their mom. As a homemaker, Mona cooked and cooked and cooked. She not only fed her own children but many of her children's friend. Her home was open to all of them for after school snacks and often times dinner. Mona even fed the hobos who used to wander in off the railroad years ago. She loved to bake cookies (chocolate chip being everyone’s favorite) and even in the last two weeks of her life, she was still baking cookies and trying new cookie recipes. Mona worked hard in the summers, mowing grass, tending the garden, and freezing corn, peas, and green beans. Her homemade ketchup is a family recipe that will be passed down generation to generation. She made sure her children has dance lessons, singing lessons, instrument lessons, Boy Scouts, sports and above all, great education's. She made sure the entire family was in Sunday School and church every Sunday. When Mona was 57, she had her first heart bypass surgery. As a family we are very tankful to God and the doctors who saved her life and gave us another 37 years with our wonderful mother. We are also thankful to those doctors, nurses, medical assistants, aids and home caregivers who helped her recently during these difficult times. Your kindness will never be forgotten in helping Mom have a great day, everyday. Above all, Mona would like the world to know how important it is to know Jesus as your savior and to love your family. She certainly showed her love for both everyday she was alive. Mom and Dad, you well be an inspiration and influence for all of our family members forever. We will miss the card games, singing, laughter, banter, food and love that you gave to each of us, Mom. We will each attempt to live as you have taught us. Mona is predeceased by her parents and her husband Clarence Leroy Warstler, Jr. Surviving are her children, Ed (Jean) Warstler, Mona Jean (Terry) Fair, Ann (Scott) Smith; grandchildren Christopher Warstler, LuAnne (Kenneth) Frase, Jeananne (Mike) Chadsey, Matthew (Courtney) Fair, Alex (Kristen) Smith, Stephen (Sarah) Smith, Kate Smith (fiancé, Luke Tracz); and great grandchildren, London, Liberty and Ledger Frase, Madeline and Matthew Chadsey and Henry Fair. Our mother was one of the most giving persons you would ever know. She said we should try to give a little extra each month to a good cause to help take care of others. She had a list of charities she supported continually and if you feel led to support on of these in lieu of flowers, please do. A few of her favorites are as follows: American Bible Society, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Legion, Boys Town USA, Haven of Rest Ministries in Akron, Ronald McDonald House of Akron, and the VFW. Mom, you will forever be in our hearts and minds. I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. Love you...forever...and always. “If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together--there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe,stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart..I’ll always be with you.” Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh (Published in 1926 by A.A.Milne, See ya on the other side, Mom. There will be no calling hours, Family and friends are welcome at attend the funeral at the former Justus United Methodist Church (11771 Navarre Rd. SW, Navarre, Ohio 44662 at 11:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 20. Interment will follow the funeral in East Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre, Ohio. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and all attendees are to be masked. If you have symptoms of COVID or are immune compromised, please do not attend.