Dorothea Arvida (Longbrake) Shadoan

Dorothea Arvida Shadoan, age 78, went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on May 18, 2016 at 5:46 PM.  She was born to Ruth M. (Hahn) and Hugh P. Longbrake on March 18, 1938 in Sidney.  She grew up with five sisters: Mary McGinnis of TX, Marcella Longbrake of Sidney, the late Sarah “Sally” Looney, the late Carolyn Shadoan and the late Lois Guckian. 

She married Paul J. Shadoan on August 3, 1957.  He preceded her in death in 2007.  They had three children: Randall Paul Shadoan, Kathleen Ann (Vic) Stewart and Susan Elaine (Richard) Hicks.  She has nine grandchildren: Chad Shadoan, Jessica (Michael) Watkins, Justin Stewart (special friends, Maggie and Oliviah), Janessa Stewart (special friend Ricky Paulus), Travis Hicks, Adam (Charla) Hicks, Kristy (Ronnie) St. Myers, Tasha Bundy and John Adams.  She has seventeen great grandchildren: Jayden Paulus,  Abrienne, Dominic, MyKellah and Zenneth Watkins, Ethan and Tristin Martz, Josiah St. Myers, Gracie, Emma and Ava Hicks, Jessilynn and Noah Bundy, and Ronald, Jr. Brooke, Destini and Katie St. Myers;  nineteen nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Dorothea began her work career at Rosemary’s Diner, then went to Frisch’s, was an operator for the telephone company, worked at Uhlmans, Stage, Wal-Mart and Peebles, before retiring in 2007.  She also worked for the Shelby County Fair Board for 35 years. 

Dorothea was a member and Elder of First Christian Church, which she served faithfully.  She was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds, recently attending opening day 2016 with Mary McGinnis from Texas.  The trip was sponsored by Senior Independent Home Health and Hospice “Make It Happen”.  She had not seen her sister for 22 years.  Emerson co-workers also helped fund this trip. Dorothea dearly loved taking bus trips coordinated by John Oen.  She was looking forward to her 16th trip on June 25, 2016 to Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Game.  She attended many music functions with her long- time friend, Jyl Baldwin.  She was honored for 34 years of attendance and handing out flyers for the Sidney Civic Band on June 12, 2015 dressed as “Dolly” for a rendition of “Hello Dolly”.  She loved to play cards with Tom and Cindy Miller, Diane and Bob Elliott and Susan Geary.  Some of her hobbies included her book collection, camping, crossword puzzles, listening to the ball games on her swing in the back yard with her transistor radio.  She loved Pepsi and Popcorn.  She had a GENUINE love for people.

Thank you to Shelby Nowlin and Patsy McClure for mail delivery, meals and checking in.  Special thanks to the Humble family members who donated household items and gave a generous cash donation and assisted with legal paperwork.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney with Rev. David Looney officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Quincy.  Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Independence Hospice Care who cared so passionately for her. Business address  of  3003 West Cisco Road, Sidney, OH 45365.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

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