Eileen Choate, 82, Enjoyed Crocheting and Knitting

Mrs. Choate was born in Knoxville, PA on May 30, 1926 the daughter of the late Dallas and Edrica (nee Weaver) Howe. She graduated from Knoxville High School in Knoxville in 1944. She continued her education at the Elim Bible College in Hornell, New York becoming an ordained minister in 1947.

She moved to Lorain and served the Wings of Faith Church, she continued her ministry when her church merged with the Bethel Church of Lorain. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.

Mrs. Choate is survived by her daughters, Patricia (David) Akosi of Lorain, Donna F (Mike) Cobos of Avon Lake, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, brothers, Roy (Clara) Howe of Lawrenceville, PA, Richard (Elizabeth) Howe of Elkland, PA, Larry Howe of Horseheads, NY, and a sister Joan (Joe) Orth of Westfield, PA.

She is preceded in death by her husband Fulton "Frenchie" Choate in 1992, a daughter Gloria J Miller in 2008, a grandson Christobal Cobos in 1991, and sister Berta Latshaw.

Friends may call on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. Funeral Services will be in the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Lorri Bandagski, pastor of the Bethel Chapel, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon Lake.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.