Memorials

Nancy L. Line, 76, of Columbia City, died at 11:18 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since Monday, August 10.  She had been in failing health for the past 18 months.

She was born January 24, 1933, in Collins, Indiana, a daughter of Clifford F. and Velma L. “Bonnie” (Judd) Deutsch. In 1942, her family moved to Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City High School.

On June 4, 1955, she was united in marriage to Edison D. Line. They made their home in Columbia City and later Crooked Lake before moving to Washington Township in 1965. In 1985, they moved to their home in Columbia Township.

She was employed at Blue Bell from 1957 until 1978, Whitley County REMC for a couple of years and Flexible from 1989 until 1998.

She attended Oak Grove Church of God, was a member of the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority and was a former Jaycee Wife.

Surviving relatives include her husband, Ed; two sons, Darin Line of Berne and Mark (Rhonda) Line of Crown Point; five grandchildren, Doug Line, Amanda Line, Austin Line, Collin Raiser and Luke Raiser; a brother, Gary (Emily) Deutsch; a sister, Janice (Chuck) Lowe; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Deutsch, all of Columbia City.

She was preceded in death by infant sons, Michael Duane Line and Craig Alan Line; her parents; and a brother, Donald Deutsch.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City with Rev. Steve Johnson, pastor of Oak Grove Church of God, officiating. The burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

A Delt Twilight service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to Oak Grove Church of God.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com