Deborah Sue Weiker

Dear Family and Friends, Our beloved mother, Deborah (Burch) Weiker passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015. As many of you know, she was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. Despite this debilitating disease, she courageously continued to live with love, grace, humor, and gratitude. Words cannot express how much we will miss her. We invite you to celebrate her life on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 2:00pm at New Hope Church, 4739 West Powell Road, Powell, OH 43065. After the services, please join us for fellowship and refreshments. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Hope Church in the memory of Deborah Weiker. The nearest accommodations can be found about 10 minutes south from the church, include: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 614.389.3036 Hampton Inn, 614.889.0573 Quality Inn & Suites, 614.764.0770 Please refer to the Rutherford Funeral Home webpage for further information and to sign the guest book. You can even post pictures and videos! Please call Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell if you have any questions. 614-792-1471 We are thoroughly grateful for your prayers, love, and support. We are incredibly blessed to have you in our lives! With much love, The Deborah Weiker Family WEIKER Deborah Sue Weiker passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015. She was born in Fostoria, Ohio to Dorothy and Jethro Burch. Deborah, also known as Deb, or Little Debbie was the youngest of nine children – Freddie, Barbara, Betty, Lela, Lois, Jethro, Carolyn, and Catherine. In her youth, she was enthralled with music, theatre and singing; where she earned several awards for her solo performances. Alongside her mother, Deborah was an active participant in the Civil Rights movement, including the March on Washington. She graduated from Fostoria High School and soon after married the love of her life, Phillip Weiker. Deb went on to continue her education at Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. The proud mother of four children – daughters Camille (Derek) Isaman, Stacy (Jayvin) Temoney, Lindsay (Jason) Slack, and son Joshua; and grandmother that lovingly spoiled her eleven grandchildren Avery, Jacob, Davis, Samuel, Ella and Chloe Isaman, Elisha and Joshua Temoney, and Levi, Rogan and Ryan Slack - family was always at the top of Deborah’s priorities. Additionally, her loving touch and open heart extended to her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Deborah loved THE LORD with all of her heart. She followed the LORD’s call to intercede (pray) for individuals, families, churches, and the nations for about the last 15 years. Throughout her journey, Deborah resided in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana; touching souls and delivering hugs every step of the way. Her terrific smile and magnetic personality would draw individuals in; except she was so incredibly social that she would likely be the one to initiate the conversation with an introduction (and a hug). Seriously, you couldn’t go anywhere without finding her chatting, laughing, and praying with a complete stranger. As an elementary school secretary, Mrs. Weiker radiated positivity and impacted the lives of countless children and co-workers. She was an Elder and active member of New Hope Church, Powell, Ohio. She continuously grew her faith through quiet time with the LORD, Bible studies, women’s retreats, the Journey program, and as a facilitator of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry. In early 2015, Deborah was diagnosed with ALS. Despite the challenges she faced against the rapidly progressing effects, her faith and spirit remained undaunted. She never stopped amazing us – she lifted us up, she kept us laughing with her light-hearted humor, and she persisted with unimaginable courage and strength. Through the Holy Spirit, she charged our world with unconditional love, and she will never stop loving us.

Deborah Sue Weiker

October 1, 1948 - October 16, 2015