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Carol L. Fankhauser, 60, Enjoyed Being Involved in her Community

Photo of Carol L. Fankhauser Carol L. Fankhauser, 60, (nee Street) of Columbia Station died on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph in Lorain.

Mrs. Fankhauser was born in Lorain on May 31, 1949, the daughter of the late John Cornelius Street and Margaret (Meldrum) Street Spangler, of Lorain, who survives.

She was a graduate of Ball State University, obtaining a masters degree. She was a retired first grade teacher with the Columbia Station Board of Education with 30 years service. She retired in 2002.

Mrs. Fankhauser was a member of Christ Church in Columbia Station. She was a member of the Divers Alert Network, Padi Diving Society and Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

She enjoyed shopping, cooking, gardening, snorkeling, scuba diving, biking, skiing, and being involved in her community.

Mrs. Fankhauser is also survived by her husband of 37 years Larry D. Fankhauser, a daughter Heather Fankhauser of Brunswick, and a brother Jack Street of Las Vegas, NV.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by infant brother Jack T Street, her paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. L. A. Street and her maternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Meldrum.

Friends may call on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4 p.m. until memorial services at 7 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

A Celebration of Carol's Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at her church, Christ Church, 23080 Royalton Road, Columbia Station, Ohio with Rev. Don Verdell as the celebrant. Fellowship will follow the service with refreshments.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Health Center Fund, Moll Cancer Center, 18200 Lorain, Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44111.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.

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