Blanche Harlan

HARLAN



Blanche E. Harlan, 73, of Columbus, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2008, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born to the late William V. and Mabel S. (McCann) Ireland in London, OH, Blanche was also preceded in death by sisters, Alice McNeal, Mary Lowman, Doris Poor, Gladys Ireland and her twin, Flora Ireland; brother, Raymond Ireland. Survivors include her husband and best friend of 57 years, Delbert Harlan, Sr.; much loved children: daughter, Bonnie (Charles) Reed; sons, Delbert (Mary) and Michael A. (Beth A.) Harlan; sisters, Ella May (Glen) Marlin, Bea Ireland, adopted sister, Mary Frohnauer; brother, William H (Esther) Ireland; grandchildren, Julie (Grady) Maynard, Charlie (George) Lesko, Kayleigh (Kyle Curtis) Harlan, Sidney Dillon, Lillian Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Ana A. Maynard, Rylie S. Maynard, Caiden J. Lesko; sisters-in-law, Mary Ireland and Kay Harlan; host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Bill (Sarah) Turner, Robert (Cathy) Beck and Barbara Fisher; her faithful companion, "Blackie". Blanche worked at Mt. Carmel Medical Center before working for a good number of years as a nurse in the practice of Dr. Robert F. Amicon. Blanche later worked for the State of Ohio as a clerk for the Department of Taxation before retiring as a homemaker. Between 1966 and 1982, Blanche founded the "Harlan's Darlin's" organization that specialized in perpetuating friendships between teens in the Franklinton area of Columbus. Blanche had an unquestioned faith in God and often offered testimony at the Church of Christ on S. Central Avenue. Blanche was a stranger to no one and a friend to everyone. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH with the Funeral Service on Thursday, September 11, 2008, 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Reverend Gary Kirk will officiate. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Society, 4920 ST Rt 37 E, Delaware, OH 43015.