Eleanor Louise Stottlemyer

Eleanor Louise Stottlemyer, of Worthington (age 85), passed away from complications of leukemia on Monday, April 4, 2022. Eleanor was born on May 17, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to Francis William and Agnes Turner Davis. She follows her husband, John Stottemyer, in death, and is survived by her children Karen Payne (Dan), John Stottlemyer (Randi Cox), Amy Stottlemyer (Joseph Campbell), Beth Battreall (Chris), Eric Stottlemyer (Jessica); grandchildren Jessica Campbell, Jenna (Payne) Phillips (Nick), Ian Campbell, Kelsey (Payne) Bacon (Alex), Sidney Campbell, Samuel Payne (Hannah), Fern Stottlemyer and Juniper Stottlemyer; great granddaughter Harper Phillips; nephews Greg Hardy and Douglas Hardy. Raised in Columbus, Ohio, Eleanor graduated from North High School in 1954 and attended Miami of Ohio University and Ohio State University, where she studied history. A medieval historian and scholar, lifelong Francophile, and committed member of Alliance Francaise, Eleanor was passionate about French culture, international travel, and intercultural engagement. She was an ardent supporter of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, the Clintonville Woman’s Club, the Worthington Historical Society, and B.R.E.A.D., finding within them avenues for philanthropy and civic engagement. Nowhere was her enthusiasm for life more evident, though, than in her fondness for the natural world, and for birding in particular. Often found hiking down local nature trails with binoculars in hand, she had an uncanny ear for bird calls and a depth of knowledge that rivaled any Audubon field guide. Northern Michigan was a second home to her, where she spent time at the family cabin almost every summer of her life. Surrounded by the rich scents of white pine and balsam fir, innumerable forest critters, and the otherworldly call of the loon, it was here that she cultivated her deepest spiritual connection to nature. Calling hours will be held at 10:00 am followed by a short service at 11:00 am on Friday April 8th at Rutherford–Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High Street, Worthington. Private burial to be attended by the family. Condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BREAD Organization (Building Responsibility Equality and Dignity), either on their website at www.bread.org or www.breadcolumbus.com, or checks may be mailed to BREAD, c/o. Karen Martins, 293 Ceramic Drive, Columbus, OH 43214.

Eleanor Louise Stottlemyer

May 17, 1936 - April 4, 2022