Heather Marie Faehnle, 22, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord this weekend and is resting peacefully in His arms.
Heather was born June 27, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio to Jim and Ruthie (Hollaway) Faehnle, who reside in Columbus. Her older brother, Ryan J., and his wife, Emily Faehnle reside in Cincinnati. A 2005 graduate of Hilliard-Davidson High School, where she was a member of the volleyball and basketball teams. Heather began her college career and played volleyball for Marietta College, then transferred and earned a degree in Sociology/Criminology at The Ohio State University, graduating magna cum laude. Heather enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard in August 2006 and developed a strong commitment to the military. She was promoted to rank of sergeant and was a member of the Ohio National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force (CERF) and had just completed a training mission in Israel for the Israeli Army. We want you to remember Heather for many reasons, most of all for her love, compassion, and total selflessness for family, friends, and hurting people. Her passion for animals and love for her dog, Zorro, led to employment at Avery Animal Hospital. Heather also had a love of sports and had natural athletic ability. Heather is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Carl and Mary Ann Faehnle and Carl's second wife, Ruth McGovern Faehnle. Heather is survived by maternal grandparents, William H. and Iretta Hollaway of Waldo, aunts and uncles Carl J. (Judy) Faehnle, Mary Lou (Ron) Dury, Susan (Greg) Good, Cheryl (John) Rupp, Bill (Marilyn) Hollaway, Lisa Hollaway, and many cousins. Her best friend, Katie Baxter, meant the world to Heather. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2010 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral will be held 11:00 AM on THURSDAY, February 4, 2010 at Dublin Baptist Church, 7195 Coffman Road, Dublin, Ohio, Pastor Darrel Gabbard, Officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Military rites will be observed, and pallbearers will include her fellow comrades. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Heather to the Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court, Hilliard Ohio 43026. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com. |
