Jennifer Kircher

Jennifer Kircher, 64, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, May 31, 2007. Born February 20, 1943, she was a lifelong resident of Preble County. Jennifer graduated in 1961 from Dixon High School, attended the University of Arizona and was a Dixon Township farmer. She operated J&J “Lone Pine Farm” Livestock Hauling. Jennifer was a lover of horses, cattle and all animals that needed a little help to prosper. She was a friend to all she knew. If she knew you, she knew your family and quite possibly their birthdays. She adopted most children and taught them the meaning of life was to “Love One Another.” Jennifer was a lifelong member of Concord United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Jerome Kircher in 2002; her father, Barney Heavenridge in 1997; and her grandparents, John “Hob” Warren and Ruth (Sullivan) Warren. Survivors include her mother, Phyllis Heavenridge of Eaton; sons, Jeff (Tanja) Gifford of Huntington Beach, Calif., Jerry (Michelle) Kircher of Richmond, Ind., and Daryl (Lynette) Kircher of Greens Fork, Ind.; daughters, Edna (Terry) Hebenstreit and Stella (Larry) Davis of Richmond, Ind., Nancy (Stuart) Bishop of Pinetop, Ariz.; grandchildren, Dario and Markko Gifford, Melissa Smith, Kelli Dalbey, Kerri Kircher, Kari and Cole Morrison, Kristy Wilks, Jamie Terrell, Lindsey Kircher, Chad Kircher, Jason Davis, Lori Davis, Audreyalice Kubesch, John Bishop, Kim Ellsworth and Kayla Bishop; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Wilson of Eaton, Ohio, Dennis Wilson of Eldorado, Ohio, James Heavenridge of Richmond, Ind., and James Smith of Nashville, Tenn.; nieces; nephews and special friends, Linda and Becky Lindsey and Becky Skaggs. Funeral service for Jennifer Kircher will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road W., Richmond, with Rev. Ron Foulk officiating. Burial will be in Elkhorn Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 689, Columbus, IN 47202, or Reid Hospital Foundation for the Hospice Program, 1401 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47374. www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com

Jennifer Kircher

February 20, 1943 - May 31, 2007