Obituaries

Septemer 9, 1922 to February 3, 2016

ROYAL CENER - G. Jean Spoor, 93, of Culver, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 9:46 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

Born on Sept. 9, 1922 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late George Carl and Sarah (Hahn) Hood. On Aug. 25, 1943, she married Lester P. Spoor at the Christian Church parsonage in Winamac. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 2002.

Survivors include her sons, Gary Spoor (Dorothy) of Cookeville, TN, Thomas G. Spoor, Sr. (LaVonda) of Monterey, Mark Spoor (Evelyn) of Indianapolis and daughter, Linda Weaver (Mike) of Roanoke. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.

She was also preceded in death by son, Alan Spoor, granddaughters, Kelly, Kimberly and Amanda Spoor, great grandson, Chase Bonnell, brothers, Kenneth, Jay and Cecil Hood and sister, Ruth DePoy.

Mrs. Spoor was a 1939 Star City High School graduate.  After graduation she worked as a secretary to E.G. Fry of Winamac. She spent most of her life as a farm wife and during that time she also retired as the assistant librarian from the Monterey Tippecanoe Library after 18 years. She formerly attended Monterey United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of the Winamac Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxilary.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, at the funeral home, with additional visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Order of Eastern Star.

Those who wish may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.