Our beloved mother, Eva Farnsworth Miller, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Wooster, Ohio with family by her side.
Eva was born on September 27, 1931 to Kenneth and Hazel Indoe in Medina, Ohio. Some of her fondest memories were made growing up on Richman Farms in Lodi, riding horses and driving tractors.
Eve, as most lovingly knew her, graduated from Lodi High School and attended Baldwin Wallace College where she was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority.
She married Lewis Charles “Chuck” Farnsworth on September 29, 1951; he preceded her in death on March 1, 1978. They raised four daughters together. She later married Joseph Miller who preceded her in death in 1998.
Mom was a stay-at-home mom when we were young, often volunteering in our schools, being an active PTA member, and serving as both a Girl Scout Troop Leader and 4-H advisor. She also worked part-time at Freedlander’s during Dollar Days and at Christmas. She later ran Congressman Ralph Regula’s Wooster office for many years.
Prior to the pandemic, Mom lived an amazingly active life for someone approaching her ninth decade. She was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church of Wooster, volunteered regularly at Wooster Community Hospital, played in several bridge clubs, and enjoyed spending time with her many friends and family. Mom was an excellent seamstress, often making matching dresses for the four of us when we were young, and kept busy with her sewing group of friends in Lodi whom she treasured. Her children and grandchildren each have a handmade quilt to hold dear. She loved Wheel of Fortune, was unbeatable at Scrabble, and often answered Jeopardy questions correctly before the contestants could. Her annual birthday trips, accompanied by her four daughters, were something she always looked forward to; over the past 12 years these travels led us to various places throughout Ohio as well as the Biltmore Estate, Niagara Falls, Chicago, Las Vegas, and New Orleans. Occasionally we even allowed the son-in-laws to join our “Girls Trips”. Mom also cherished her recurring visits to Texas, which her daughter Sue and family made extra special.
The most frequently mentioned attributes of Mom’s were her kindness—always—and her beauty (both inside and out). She was the most supportive, generous, and loving mother, sister, and friend that you could have.
Mom is survived by daughters Cynthia Farnsworth, Debra Backus, Susan (Bob) Ferguson, and Linda (Stan) Wengerd. Her grandchildren are Brett (Ashley) Tomassetti, Melissa Wengerd Gertsch, Jill (Dan) Woods, Lauren Wengerd, Natalie (Mike) Wrather, Jenna (Sam) Bassett, Amanda Ferguson, Robert Ferguson, Logan (Mackenna) Wengerd, and Hayley Ferguson. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren; as well as her sister, Lois Bangert, and brother, Richard Indoe, both of Lodi.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Chuck Farnsworth and Joe Miller; her sister, Anita Reynolds; and a beloved grandson-in-law, Edgar Gertsch.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 1, 2024 at Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St., Wooster at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. A private family burial will take place prior to the service at Hillcrest Memorial Garden in Seville next to our dad.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lisa Malys and Hospice for their compassionate care of our mom; they were a blessing to all of us.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691 in Eve’s name.
From the book The In-Between by Hospice Nurse Hadley Vlahos, “What we once deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Mom, you are deeply loved. Rest in Peace.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
I’m so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Many prayers & hugs.
Eva and I volunteered at Wooster Hospital I sincerely enjoyed her friendship God Bless
Your mom was always such a bright light and loving soul. We have fond memories of her. Our sympathies and love to you all.
Very sorry to hear about your sweet mom/grandma/great grandma! Whenever I saw her she always had a beautiful smile for everyone. I didn’t realize that she was an Indoe. I visited their farm before in Medina County. Please take care as losing a mom is very difficult no matter how long you were blessed to have her. So glad you took all those wonderful trips together. I’m sure you have great memories.
So sorry to learn of Eva’s passing. She was a very caring and kind person. My sympathies!
I am really sorry to hear of Eve’s passing. I knew her most of my life and she was always so nice and classy. She sure loved her girls!
She was a beautiful and classy lady and was a wonderful, loving and caring neighbor! I will miss her! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been blessed to know the Indoe family. I have been in awe over the years in watching these sisters, with their beauty, grace and kindness. You all have much to be proud of.
Love and prayers to your families, with sincere condolences to each of you.
My heart is broken again to know of the passing of Eva a loving and precious woman
My deepest condolences to her wonderful family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
May The Lord give you peace and comfort.
Blessings Alida Gertsch
Your mom was a beautiful soul & lady! We have good memories of sharing various church events. Our hearts are saddened to hear of her death. You are in our prayers for comfort.
Jane & John Slater
Dear Cindy, Debbie, Sue, Linda and families, we are sorry for the loss of your Mom. Wonderful memories. Wonderful life unending. Love and prayers, Doug, Dean Tegtmeier, Deb and Terry Miller, Sandy Tegtmeier Behlau
This is a most beautifully written obituary. I could feel the love from her daughters as I read this moving tribute . Eva was a beautiful woman, kind, and was always willing to help in any situation. May God Bless her loving family who have so many cherished memories of their beloved mother.
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. I enjoyed spending time at your house with her during our high school years. She was a classy lady, whom I looked up to. She was always so kind and I always felt welcomed around her.
May she rest in peace.
Love, and Prayers
Eve was such special person. Always kind and interested in others. I knew her for many years through bridge clubs family gatherings and vacations.
She will be missed but remembered for her gentle caring ways.
Our hearts go out to your entire family. What an amazing matriarch. Would always help love and nurture her entire family. Prayers of peace and comfort for you all.
I remember Eva did all she could for as long as she could for family and church. Her acts of kindness to others inspired many of us.
Thank you Eva.
So sorry for the loss of your mother. My father was from Lodi and I remember him talking about the Richman farms. I remember both of your parents and they both were very kind people.
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all. May you feel comfort in sharing memories with each other as you go through this difficult time. Much love and many prayers
-Julie & Kindell Huffman.
I’m so sorry for your families loss.💕
Cindy and family- we have such fond memories through the years. Our heartfelt condolences from my mom (Doris Snoddy) and me.
Prayers are with all of Eve’s family. She will be missed. She and her sister Anita handled our wedding reception at Wooster United. Methodist Church when we were both new to Wooster.
Family of Eve Miller
I feel sad for the loss of such a wonderful mother. ! Know I will be thinking and praying for you as you say Good bye”. It’s never easy .
Peace, love and light to all of Eva’s beautiful daughters and their families.
Eva was a gem of a lady and we consider ourselves extremely lucky to have known her. She was as kind as she was classy. This is a beautiful obituary and we are so sorry for the loss, but hope that a lifetime of warm memories make the burden of this sadness a little lighter.
Deb, to you and your family, I send my most sincere sympathies. Your mom was always a classy lady. I always enjoyed any interaction with her. I know you will dearly miss her, but the memories will live on cherished in your heart. May our Lord embrace you and your family with comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear your mom passed. Take comfort in knowing she lived a good long life. I always remember thinking how lucky you girls were to have a mom and dad as cool and nice as your parents.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Love to All.
Cindy, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I didn’t know her but she was a friend and classmate of my mom and I remember my mom talking about Eva. Our prayers are with you. –Spence & DelAnn
I didn’t know your parents but I’m convinced knowing you beautiful women you are reflections from the twinkles in their eyes.
Prayers and love to all
Cindy and Linda
I didn’t know your mom but if you’re a copy of who she was then I know she was an amazing woman. I am so sorry for your loss but know that it is part of our lives that we all share. I hope her memory fills your heart with joy and love. My condolences and prayers for you all.
Sending hugs to the Farnsworth girls and remembering fun times at Houghton Lake and in 4-H. How sweet you all were to me! Your mom was so kind and always had a smile. Later I would run into her at quilt events, and I’m delighted to hear of her many gifted quilts. My condolences to your family.