▰ Gladys E Ater Died June 20, … More Information |
Gladys E Ater, born August 9, 1918 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 20, 2012 in Palm Harbor, Florida. Gladys was 93.
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Obituary: Gladys Evelyn Bowman Ater 9, 1918 - 20, 2012 Mother was truly an incredible person. She had such a kind spirit that drew people to her with her sweet smile. She instinctively knew who needed her, too, as she ministered to the needs of her friends and acquaintances at her home in Coral Oaks. She would seek out someone who needed a friendly face and listening ear while painfully striding down the hallways with her ever-present walker. We all had no idea how painful is was merely to walk a few steps as she kept her hurts internal. Mom started out her adult life in Springfield, Ohio by learning to sew mens shirts at the local fire house under a WPA program, to help supplement the household income for her mother and younger sister, Donna. No surprise, she became very good at it! She then went to work at a local library and used her calligraphy-like writing skills to print the Dewey-Decimal system on all the books, print out information posters, and no doubt run the place. She had been a life-long and very accomplished musician focusing on the violin. I believe she met my dad during a performance, saw him dance, and fell in love. It took some convincing from my Dad to get her to dance with him, but once that happened they danced throughout their life and 65 year marriage. Mom bore four children: Ronald George was born about 2 years after their marriage, Gary Alan followed some 4 years later, closely accompanied by Karen Sue 18 months later, then - oops! - along came Kathy Lynn 2-1/2 years after that. She and Dad were pleased with 2 of each and so that completed the family unit. Included in that family unit were our dogs and cats and whatever stray or dying critter I could drag home to receive her care. She did not like birds! She actually had a fear of them (even before Alfred Hitchcocks movie). But she would still help me mend up the ones I brought home and run from them when they were well enough to fly through the house prior to release. My parents - bless their souls - decided Florida was a better place than Ohio to raise a family and landed in St. Petersburg for good in 1957. Mom stayed home and raised us all, including my father. Then when I, the youngest, was firmly entrenched in elementary school, she took a job outside the home. She started with a local real estate builder then joined the office of Colonel Charles Moyer, Real Estate Auctioneer. She ran the office for many years until the old Colonel decided to retire. She went back to school and became a salesman, then again to become a broker, worked with another Clearwater developer and opened her own office on Gulf-To-Bay in Clearwater in the late 1970s. She retired in early 1980s and Dad and she moved to Highland Lakes in Palm Harbor. This was the good life with much traveling in their motor homes, golfing, making new and lasting friends, pursuing her many artsy talents and volunteer work with the Palm Harbor Library. Mom and Dad were introduced to Palm Harbor United Methodist Church in 2000. both loved the church, the staff and made many, many friends. Both loved the Lord and showed it in everything they did. Mom took various Bible Study classes, worked in the kitchen, front office and wherever she was needed. She loved the Harbor Angles breakfasts and different womens gatherings. Her latest love was Pastor Daves night Bible Study. Of course she loved his sermons, but those nights were very special to her. Some nights I don know how she made it out of the car, but once her feet were down, she toughed it out and smiled through the pain to see her cherished church family. Gladys was the daughter of a Belle Marie Byrkett Bowman. Grandma lived winters in our home (summers in Ohio) until her passing at age 91. She was taught to play the violin by her step-father starting around age 10. She said she did not have a normal childhood as every day after school was practice, practice, practice (at least 6 hours a day). She made sure her children DID have that proper childhood of nonsense and play. She loved classical music but was forced by the economy to play at hoe downs and bars for the better money. Of course, thats where her George was to be found. Mom organized all our many camping trips, starting with the basic Sears canvas tents, pop-ups, pull-behind trailers and finally working up to a fine Class C motor home where travel was done in luxury. She and Dad took many summers traveling west until Dads health and eyesight forced them to sell the motor home. She took the proceeds of the last camper and bought a 2 week vacation for 10 to Hawaii so she and Dad could celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with all the children and their spouses on a lovely tropical beach. She loved to fly, so often dragged Dad west again when Ron and Gary moved to New Mexico and Colorado. Mom could drive a car as well as Mario Andrei, drive a ski boat with 2 skiers in tow, handle a large motor home, fly in Rons air balloon, and fearlessly teeter on the edge of a boulder atop Garys Colorado mountain home. Quite a lady, an incredible mother and wife, caring friend, and wonderful person. And that was Gladys Evelyn Bowman Ater. She is survived by 2 sons, Ronald G. Ater, Gary A. (Linda) Ater; 2 daughters, Karen (Kenneth) LaBrant and Kathy L. Ater; 6 grandchildren, Debbie (John) Gerdes, Steve (Shannon) Ater, Kenneth R. (Sheri) LaBrant, II, Robert M. (Tami) LaBrant, Alan (Tonya) Ater, Lisa (Randy) Rankin and 16 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Suncoast Hospice or continued... |
▰ Gladys E Ater Died June 20, … More Information |
Gladys E Ater, born August 9, 1918 went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2012 in Palm Harbor, Florida. Gladys was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Susan Meister, Linda Ater, Amy Shymkiw, Dawn Dillingham, Judy Conover, Kathy Ater, Marlene Gifford, Anne & Dan Garner |
▰ Peter David Atenza Died February 15, … More Information |
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▰ Mr Julio Atenza Died March 09, … More Information | Mr Julio Atenza, born July 6, 1923 departed this life Sunday March 9, 2013 in Tampa, Florida. Mr was 89. |
▰ Julio Dr Atenza Died March 23, … More Information |
Julio Dr Atenza, of Florida, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 23, 2013. Julio was 83. Obituary published: March 24, 2013 in "Tampa Trib" |
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John William Atencio, of Port Orange, Florida, died on July 28, 2003. John was 0. Obituary published: July 29, 2003 in "DB N-J" |
▰ Sharon Darlene "Sherie" [Kline] Aten Died May 12, … More Information |
Sharon Darlene "Sherie" [Kline] Aten, of Florida, born in Livonia, Michigan, joined the Lord May 12, 2003. Sharon was 60. Obituary published: May 13, 2003 in "St Pete T/H" |
▰ Rosalee H Aten Died June 20, … More Information | Rosalee H Aten, born October 26, 1924 passed from this life on June 20, 2015 in Bradenton, Florida. Rosalee was 90. |
▰ Rosalee H Aten Died June 20, … More Information | Rosalee H Aten, born October 26, 1924 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 20, 2015 in Ellenton, Florida. Rosalee was 90. |
▰ Robert Aten Died March 30, … More Information |
Robert Aten, age 83 of Florida, born in Stockton, New Jersey, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 30, 2001. Obituary published: March 31, 2001 in "Vineland TJ (NJ)" |
▰ Raymond Aten Died September 20, … More Information |
Raymond Aten, 85, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 1997 in Largo, Florida. Obituary published: September 21, 1997 in "St Pete T" |
▰ Ralph E "Gene" Aten Died September 22, … More Information |
Ralph E "Gene" Aten, age 54 of Florida, born in Eaton, Ohio, departed this life Sunday September 22, 1996. Obituary published: September 23, 1996 in "Tampa Trib" |
▰ Ralph A Aten Died February 07, … More Information |
Ralph A Aten, age 79 of Florida, born in Washington Twp, Ohio, went into the presence of the Lord on February 7, 1997. Obituary published: February 08, 1997 in "Tampa Trib" |
▰ Peggy Stratton [Welter] Aten Died June 05, … More Information |
Peggy Stratton [Welter] Aten, age 85 of Vero Beach, Florida, entered eternal life June 5, 2005. Obituary published: June 06, 2005 in "PJ" |
▰ Peggy Stratton [Welter] Aten Died June 03, … More Information |
Peggy Stratton [Welter] Aten, of Vero Beach, Florida, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home June 3, 2005. Peggy was 85. Obituary published: June 04, 2005 in "PJ" |
▰ Peggy Straton Aten Died June 02, … More Information |
On June 2, 2005, Peggy Straton Aten, 85 of Vero Beach, Florida passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: June 03, 2005 in "PJ" |
▰ Pauline Mary (Rockaway) Aten Died March 09, … More Information |
Pauline Mary (Rockaway) Aten, of Florida, born in Everett, Massachusetts, gained her wings on March 9, 2010. Pauline was 83. Obituary published: March 10, 2010 in "DailySun" |
▰ Pauline Mary Aten Died March 08, … More Information |
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▰ Pauline Mary Aten Died March 07, … More Information |
Pauline Mary Aten, age 83 of Florida, born in Massachusetts, gained her wings on March 7, 2010. Obituary published: March 08, 2010 in "Ocala S-B" |
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▰ Ona E Aten Died June 06, … More Information |
Ona E Aten, born November 5, 1921 entered into eternal rest June 6, 2013 in North Miami, Florida. ONA was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Wayne Guthrie, Mary Lou ( Haynes ) Baker, Yvonne & Larry Simpson, Alexis Whittaker, Itzel Diaz |
▰ Mary B (Babcock) Aten Died February 03, … More Information |
Mary B (Babcock) Aten, of Merritt Island, Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 3, 1998. Mary was 86. Obituary published: February 04, 1998 in "Newberry N (MI)" |
▰ Martha Aten Died August 31, … More Information |
Martha Aten, of Florida, born in Ohio, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her August 31, 2000. Martha was 96. Obituary published: September 01, 2000 in "St Pete T/H" |
▰ Leona "Lee" Clearwater Aten Died May 13, … More Information |
Leona "Lee" Clearwater Aten, born October 7, 1941 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 13, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leona was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Alice Aten, Sherrie And John Baehr, Forest Lawn Funeral Home South, Ashley Cannady, Rebecca Aten |
▰ Joanne B Aten Died March 27, … More Information |
Joanne B Aten, of Florida, born in Canton, Ohio, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home March 27, 2005. JoAnne was 78. Obituary published: March 28, 2005 in "Canton Repository (OH)" |
▰ Joanne B Aten Died March 30, … More Information |
Joanne B Aten, age 78 of Florida, born in Canton, Ohio, departed this life Sunday March 30, 2005. Obituary published: March 31, 2005 in "Canton Repository (OH)" |
▰ Joan (Hutchinson) Aten Died May 06, … More Information |
Joan (Hutchinson) Aten, of Cocoa, Florida, entered eternal life May 6, 2001. Joan was 63. Obituary published: May 07, 2001 in "Vineland TJ (NJ)" |
▰ Joan (Hutchinson) Aten Died May 02, … More Information |
Joan (Hutchinson) Aten, of Rockledge, Florida, went into the presence of the Lord on May 2, 2001. Joan was 63. Obituary published: May 03, 2001 in "Florida Today" |
▰ Jo Anne B Aten Died March 22, … More Information |
Jo Anne B Aten, of Florida, born in Canton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest March 22, 2005. Jo was 78. Obituary published: March 23, 2005 in "Tampa Trib" |
▰ Jay Aten Died March 11, … More Information |
Jay Aten, age 81 of N Ft Myers, Florida, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 11, 2003. Obituary published: March 12, 2003 in "Ft Myers N-P" |
▰ James Allen Aten Died May 11, … More Information | James Allen Aten, born November 14, 1943 entered into eternal rest May 11, 2015 in Apollo Beach, Florida. James was 71. |
▰ Harrison Lee Aten Iii Died August 30, … More Information |
Harrison Lee Aten Iii, born February 22, 1959 went into the presence of the Lord on August 30, 2020 in Palm Harbor, Florida. Harrison was 61.
Family members and close friends: , Leslie Michaud, Joseph Williams, Gina And Steve Desrosier |
▰ Cheryl J Aten Died September 06, … More Information | Cheryl J Aten, born March 27, 1947 died September 6, 2014 in Altamonte Spg, Florida. Cheryl was 67. |
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▰ Bob Aten Died March 26, … More Information |
Bob Aten, age 83 of Cocoa, Florida, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 26, 2001. Obituary published: March 27, 2001 in "Florida Today" |
▰ Leroy H "Roy" Atchue Died January 25, … More Information |
Leroy H "Roy" Atchue, age 73 of Boca Raton, Florida, entered Heaven's gates on January 25, 1997. Obituary published: January 26, 1997 in "Worcester T-G (MA)" |
▰ Helen Atchue Died July 26, … More Information |
Helen Atchue, age 82 of Florida, born in New York, passed away peacefully July 26, 1998. Obituary published: July 27, 1998 in "Newsday (NY)" |
▰ William Robert "Bob" Atchley Died April 10, … More Information |
William Robert "Bob" Atchley, of Florida, born in Crandall, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next April 10, 2007. William was 73. Obituary published: April 11, 2007 in "Baltimore Sun (MD)" |
▰ Thelma (Spada) Atchley Died March 09, … More Information |
Thelma (Spada) Atchley died unexpectedly on March 9, 1999 at the age of 79 in Venice, Florida. Obituary published: March 10, 1999 in "Knoxville N-S (TN)" |
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▰ Patrick W Atchley Died May 18, … More Information | Patrick W Atchley, born March 31, 1977 joined the Lord May 18, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida. Patrick was 41. |
▰ Merritt Cleve Atchley Died April 27, … More Information | Merritt Cleve Atchley, born November 16, 1950 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 27, 2017 in Florida. Merritt was 66. |
▰ Martha Gail Atchley Died June 26, … More Information |
Martha Gail Atchley, of Sarasota, Florida, entered into eternal rest June 26, 2014. Martha was 66. Obituary published: June 27, 2014 in "Sarasota H-T" |
▰ Martha Gail Atchley Died June 25, … More Information |
Martha Gail Atchley, 66, of Sarasota, Florida departed this life June 25, 2014. Obituary published: June 26, 2014 in "Sarasota H-T" |
▰ Marina Erna Atchley Died March 20, … More Information |
Marina Erna Atchley, age 34 of Riviera Beach, Florida, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 20, 1999. Obituary published: March 21, 1999 in "PBP" |
▰ Lindsey Dawn Atchley Died August 10, … More Information |
Lindsey Dawn Atchley, age 21 of Frostproof, Florida, entered Heaven's gates on August 10, 2001. Obituary published: August 11, 2001 in "Ledger" |
▰ John D Atchley Died March 16, … More Information | John D Atchley, born May 30, 1930 passed from this life on March 16, 2019 in Milton, Florida. John was 88. |
▰ Jane Atchley Died March 10, … More Information |
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▰ Jack Lee Atchley Died December 29, … More Information |
On December 29, 2011, Jack Lee Atchley, 72 of Sarasota, Florida passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: December 30, 2011 in "Knoxville N-S (TN)" |
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