Alice Freda Hallard

Alice Freda Hallard, age 96, of Delphos, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, March 7, 1919, to the late Burt and Ethel Waldron. On August 17, 1935, she married John R. Hallard, who preceded her in death on July 12, 1984. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela (Drew) Shenk of Houston, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Tammy Hallard; daughter-in-law Deb Stocklin-Hallard Denison; a son-in-law, Donald W. Miller; grandchildren, Jon Wayne (Judy) Miller, Jason Drew (Tina) Miller, Elizabeth Anne (Shaun) Shenk-Ward, Aaron Michael (Jenny) Hallard.; Janelle (Andrew) Knippen. She leaves 12 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, John Michael Hallard; a daughter, Nancy Kay Miller; brothers, Adrian Waldron and Orville Waldron; sisters, Oval Leiter, Ilo Webb, Betty Morris and Ester "Dottie" Agler; great-grandchildren Kaydence Knippen and Andrew Knippen. During the 1940's, Freda and her husband, John, were founding members of the Big Twin Rockets Motorcycle Club. They enjoyed weekend jaunts and she enjoyed riding in the side-car. She was a member of the Delphos First Presbyterian Church. Freda was an active volunteer all of her life. She volunteered and enjoyed cooking and serving at the luncheons and dinners the Church provided. For 10 years, Freda was a Girl Scout troop leader, assistant leader, day camp business manager, troop committee member and a council delegate to the Appleseed Ridge Girl Scouts. She was also a volunteer at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio for 14 ½ years. Freda also worked as a cook for 20 years at Jefferson School Cafeteria. Freda loved to walk and keep active. She belonged to the Peak in Delphos and you could always find her walking the school track with her friends for a number of years. She was the best Mom any kid could ask for. She was always there for you and encouraged her children to be the best they could be. She dearly loved her grandchildren and wasn't shy about telling her kids how to raise them. She loved her great-grandchildren and enjoyed their company when they were able to visit with her. She was always feisty with a wit and a sense of humor that if no one was paying attention, could go unnoticed. She will be missed by all! A celebration of Freda's life will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 21 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos with the Reverend Harry Tolhurst officiating. Burial will follow in Convoy I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 20 and one hour prior to the service on Friday at Weber Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Alice Freda Hallard please visit our Sympathy Store.

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