Wilma J. Bode

RICHMOND, Ind. – Wilma Jackson Bode, age 95, of Richmond, died Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Friends Fellowship Community of Richmond. Born February 18, 1914, in Monroe County, Ohio, to Benjamin Stonewall and Louisa Phillips Jackson. She was the second youngest of 11 siblings. Wilma was the last survivor of her family. She was a Member of the Rushville Methodist Church, Rushville, Ohio for over 70 years. Wilma made her home in Rushville, Ohio where she and her husband raised six children; sons, Frederick Bode MD and his wife Judy of Boston, Mass., James Bode and his wife Carolyn of Springfield, Ohio, and Robert Bode MD and his wife Jody of Centerville, Ind.; daughters, Jane Frasch and her husband William of Granger, Ind., Ruth Richeson of Delaware, Oh. and Beth Dues and her husband John of Minster, Oh.; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one niece, Dora Lou Ream, made her home with the family for many years; nieces; nephews and many friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to everyone she knew. Wilma was active with her children, their activities and lives. She did some volunteer work with the hospital and served in her Church and Eastern Star when she lived in Fairfield County. After her husband’s death in 1995, Wilma moved to Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio, to be closer to several nearby children. She continued to live an active life in Springfield where she was known and loved by many of the residents at Oakwood Village. Wilma completed her life in Richmond when she became ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.S. Bode MD to whom she was married December 5, 1936; her parents; grandson; special friend, Charles Kip, who died in 2008. She was loved by many and we will miss her dearly. The family does appreciate all the care during her brief stay at Friends Fellowship Community. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Memorial Program, 3100 N. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208-4718 or Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave., 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010. Private visitation for Wilma J. Bode will be held at the convenience of the family. Public graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio. A Celebration Memorial Service will be held at the Rushville United Methodist Church, Rushville Ohio, at 2pm following the graveside service. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com

Wilma J. Bode

February 18, 1914 - December 19, 2009