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Jo Dible Obituary

Jo Ann Dible

Jo Ann Dible, 85, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

She was born Oct. 12, 1937, in Alvada, the daughter of Donald and Eula (Arnett) Thomas. She married the love of her life, Clair Robert Dible, and he preceded her in death Oct. 6, 1994.

Jo Ann's survivors include her son, Gary (Amy) Dible of Bowling Green; daughters, Pamela (John) Houck of Findlay, Kimberly Dible of Findlay, Cheryl (Terry) Magnus of McComb, and Brenda (Steve) Lafountain of Findlay; five grandchildren, Lance Huff, Tony Dible, Cody Killian, Katie Dible, and Brian Dible; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea Kramer, Chase Huff, and Lucy Dible; one great-great-grandchild, Jaida Kramer; and sister, Jan Coldren.

Jo Ann was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jerry Thomas.

Jo Ann was a member of Basic Truth Church, Cygnet, and loved going to the various activities of her church and being with her church family. She was employed at Spartans Auto Parts as a bookkeeper for 25 years and was a Home Interiors displayer and representative for 21 years. She also loved to spend time with her family and will be missed by those who knew her.

Jo Ann wished to keep her services and burial private.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to give may direct their donations to Basic Truth Church, Cygnet.

Online condolences my be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, assisted family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jul. 19, 2023.

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Sue Carpenter

January 25, 2024

I loved Jo Ann, we met through home interiors. She was a great person with so much to give. I know where she is and prayers for the family!

Emily graham

July 19, 2023

Joann was a remarkable awesome lady!!!! Her love for god and everyone she knew!! She used to b my moms neighbor on 224 riding her lawn mower across the road to see her when she was mowing my son did a lot of little work for her I´d help her a little she will truly b missed!!

lorraine Burton

July 18, 2023

Jo ann ,I really am going miss you, we used to go to Church together and ride together ,I am sorry for your Family and friend .But your lite will always burn bright in the people who knew you .Ernie and I are so glad we were neighbors, God Speed my Beautiful Friend ,Go with God Love you Ernie and Lorraine Burton

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