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Findley Jay
Stutler Sr
Oct 8, 1927 — Apr 22, 2012
Findley Jay Stutler Sr, 84 passed away Early Sunday morning April 22, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. Mr. Stutler, the son of Arthur and Stella Stutler, was born on October 08, 1927 in Barbour County, W.V. Findley was a member of the American Legion Post and was a veteran of WW II. After his family received the news that his brother Jennings Warren's plane was shot down during a mission from England to Germany he enlisted in the military at age 17. His brothers body has never been recovered. Served in the Navy CB's as a machinist's mate third class, 125th 126th Battalion, in the Pacific Theatre. Received the Pacific Theatre ribbon, American theatre ribbon, and the Victory ribbon. At the age of 53 he retired from Crucible Steel after working there as a crane operator for thirty-four years. He and his wife Maxine then moved to Prescott, AZ, to enjoy nine years of sunshine before moving back to Ohio, where he has resided since. Retiring at such an early age gave him a chance to enjoy traveling, his children, grandchildren, playing horseshoes, golf and watching his favorite football team, the Steelers and favorite baseball team the Pirates. Findley will be sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a hero to each and every one of them. Whether he was addressed as Dad-Daddy-Pops or Grandpa it was done with the utmost respect and love of which he deserved. Findley was known for his baby blue eyes, charm, and his moves on the dance floor. In response to comments of his good looks he would reply "It's a curse. I've just had to live with it." Findley is preceded in death by first wife Betty Haddix Stutler, second wife Maxine Fenner Stutler, companion Peggy McCliment, daughter Karen Stutler, sisters Viola Swisher and Virgina Thompson, and three brothers Sylvester, Jennings, and Walter. He is survived by seven children, Gary (Mary) Stutler, Jackson MI, Linda (Bill) Bolash, Girard, OH, Charlotte (Dan) Campbell, Sagle, ID, Jay (Wendy) Stutler, Cottonwood, AZ, Crystal (Clarence) Sickelsmith, Columbiana, OH, Denise (Lee) Stutler, Girard, OH, and Findley Jr., Phoenix, AZ. Also survived are eleven grandchildren, David, Christopher (Chip), Melissa, Shelly, Christy, Nicole, Marcy, Amber, Kira, Mark, and Cory, and five Great Grandchildren, Olivia, Madeleine, Sidnye, Lila, and Lilliana. The family wishes to thank LaRue Chapman (Caregiver), Celeste (Salem Visiting Nurses) the staff on floor four at St. Elizabeth Boardman Campus, the staff of Cleveland Clinic (Floor G111), Dr. Ucchino, Dr. McElroy, Dr. Roy, Dr. Campbell for their outstanding care of our loved one. Services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, Columbiana, at 7 p.m. with Pastor Ken Clark officiating. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday April 26, 2012 at the funeral home. There will be a Gravesite Memorial service Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Columbiana Cemetery with military Honors conducted by the American Legion Post 290 of Columbiana at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and Alchemy Acres.
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