Judith HARNER

JUDITH ANN HARNER, 65, died at 5:30 a.m. Sept. 3, 2006, at her residence. She was born Jan. 6, 1941, in Lima, to Howard Lyle and Sarah Marie Heinrich Courtney, who preceded her in death. She was married Dec. 31, 1985, to Elden K. Harner, who died March 8, 2002. She retired as a licensed practical nurse at Villa at Baton Rouge. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275, Lima Auxiliary. She was a loving mother, grandmother, "G-G," sister, friend to many and spiritual guide. She died in the home of her loving daughter whose care and compassion filled her days with love, joy and laughter. She was surrounded by the love of her family, which fulfilled her wish. Her warm and generous spirit, her love of animals and especially her faith in God touched the hearts and lives of everyone who knew her. Our lives are forever changed by her love. Survivors include three sons, Mike (Robin) Protsman of Fairfield, Calif., Thomas "Tap" (Julie) Protsman of Columbus, and Marc Protsman of Columbus; two daughters, Jeanna (Zaryl Stanford) Protsman of Lima, and Sarah Harner of Columbus; three brothers, Howard (Betty) Courtney of Las Vegas, Jack Courtney of Lima, and Barrie (Mary) Courtney of Lima; six grandchildren, Christy (Dave) Brunner, Jennifer (Anthony) Matricia, Eric Protsman, Andrew Protsman, Erin Protsman and Christopher Protsman; and three great-grandchildren, Caden Brunner, Madeline Brunner, Anthony Matricia. She was preceded in death by a son, David Protsman. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. The Rev. John Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Rita's Hospice, 770 W. North St., Lima, OH 45801. Condolences may be sent to www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.