Susie Stamper, 74, Warsaw, passed away peacefully March 9, 2017, in her home. She was surrounded by her loving daughter and beloved granddaughters.
Susie was born Feb. 23, 1943, to Fred and Dorothy Woodling Hover in Warsaw, where she was a lifetime resident. After losing her parents as a young girl, she and her siblings were raised by their grandparents, Walter and Bessie Hover.
She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1961. That same year, she married Donald Stamper; together, they had three children. Although no longer married, they remained close friends through the years.
She worked at Kimble Glass for many years, later working at DePuy, where she retired in 2005.
Known as a very social and fun loving person, Susie was a volunteer and a member of the American Legion for many years, as well as a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles, all in Warsaw. She volunteered in concessions for Young Tiger Football and attended the Kosciusko County Senior Activity Center.
Having a true love for life, she loved her family and had many very good, close friends. She always enjoyed the simple things in life: country music, a great view of the outdoors, bingo, going to the casino, garage sale adventures, watching college basketball and Cubs baseball. Before retiring, she was presented the opportunity to meet and greet a childhood idol, Ernie Banks. This remained a very fond memory from her days working at DePuy.
Susie is survived by her sister, Myra (spouse LaMar) Rogers, Warsaw; brother, Dennis (spouse Pat) Hover, Warsaw; two sons, Mark (spouse Beverly) Stamper, Elkhart, and DeeJay (companion LuAnn) Stamper, Warsaw; daughter, Kassie (spouse Dale) Tennant, Leesburg; seven grandchildren: Bryan (spouse Misty) Stamper, Trent (spouse Lilli) Stamper, Holly (spouse Brandon) Tackett and Katie Stamper, all of Warsaw; Quinten (companion Brette) Stamper, Atwood; and Teal Stamper and Adrianna “Annie” Snyder, both of Warsaw. She is also survived by four step grandchildren: Katie Tennant, Orlando Fla.; Andrea (spouse Joe) Ward, North Webster; Emily (spouse James) Willett, South Whitley; and Alisha (spouse Jay) Wade, Elkhart; and by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded by a step granddaughter, Tiffani Miller, Elkhart; and a great-granddaughter, Adalin Paige Stamper, Warsaw.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw.
A funeral service celebrating Susie’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Dave Hummel will officiate the service. Her final resting place will be in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.
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Donations in Susie Stamper’s honor can be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
John Weckler
Susie Stamper, 74, Warsaw, passed away peacefully March 9, 2017, in her home. She was surrounded by her loving daughter and beloved granddaughters.
Susie was born Feb. 23, 1943, to Fred and Dorothy Woodling Hover in Warsaw, where she was a lifetime resident. After losing her parents as a young girl, she and her siblings were raised by their grandparents, Walter and Bessie Hover.
She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1961. That same year, she married Donald Stamper; together, they had three children. Although no longer married, they remained close friends through the years.
She worked at Kimble Glass for many years, later working at DePuy, where she retired in 2005.
Known as a very social and fun loving person, Susie was a volunteer and a member of the American Legion for many years, as well as a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles, all in Warsaw. She volunteered in concessions for Young Tiger Football and attended the Kosciusko County Senior Activity Center.
Having a true love for life, she loved her family and had many very good, close friends. She always enjoyed the simple things in life: country music, a great view of the outdoors, bingo, going to the casino, garage sale adventures, watching college basketball and Cubs baseball. Before retiring, she was presented the opportunity to meet and greet a childhood idol, Ernie Banks. This remained a very fond memory from her days working at DePuy.
Susie is survived by her sister, Myra (spouse LaMar) Rogers, Warsaw; brother, Dennis (spouse Pat) Hover, Warsaw; two sons, Mark (spouse Beverly) Stamper, Elkhart, and DeeJay (companion LuAnn) Stamper, Warsaw; daughter, Kassie (spouse Dale) Tennant, Leesburg; seven grandchildren: Bryan (spouse Misty) Stamper, Trent (spouse Lilli) Stamper, Holly (spouse Brandon) Tackett and Katie Stamper, all of Warsaw; Quinten (companion Brette) Stamper, Atwood; and Teal Stamper and Adrianna “Annie” Snyder, both of Warsaw. She is also survived by four step grandchildren: Katie Tennant, Orlando Fla.; Andrea (spouse Joe) Ward, North Webster; Emily (spouse James) Willett, South Whitley; and Alisha (spouse Jay) Wade, Elkhart; and by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded by a step granddaughter, Tiffani Miller, Elkhart; and a great-granddaughter, Adalin Paige Stamper, Warsaw.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw.
A funeral service celebrating Susie’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Dave Hummel will officiate the service. Her final resting place will be in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.
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Donations in Susie Stamper’s honor can be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202.