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Name:	Robert J. Demoney (Nickname = Bob)
Spouse:	Virginia F. Harrison (hosler) Demoney (Nickname = Ginnie)
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Class of	1937	Attended from 1925 through 1937
Graduated Here?	Yes
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College Attended:	Business School, Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana Mortuary Science School

Birthdate:	August 7, 1919
Date of Death:	July 29, 2013

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Notes:	Robert J. DeMoney, age 93, of San Jose, CA and formerly a lifetime Columbia City resident passed away at 9:35 a.m., Monday July 29, 2013 at Glorian Manor, San Jose, CA. Born on August 7, 1919 in Columbia City, he was the son of Jesse Allen and Effie Evelyn (Lawrence) DeMoney. Bob began working for his father's funeral home, J.A. DeMoney Funeral Home at the age of 10. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1937. In 1938 at age 17, he graduated from mortuary school and then attended Indiana University, where he completed his formal education. He worked as a funeral director in Philadelphia and in Indianapolis before finally joining his father again in 1942. On June 9, 1946, he married Virginia F. "Ginnie" Harrison Hosler at Columbia City Trinity Methodist Church. Bob took over his father's funeral home and retired from DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home in 1997. He was a member of Columbia City United Methodi st Church and ministered to so many members by transporting them to medical appointments. He was a long-time member and Past President of the Columbia City Rotary Club. He proudly served as President of Old Settlers. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn D. (Richard) Culliton of Brooklyn, NY; sons, Michael A. (Anitra) DeMoney of San Jose', CA; David W. (Charlotte) DeMoney of Antibes, France; grandchildren, Emily F. and Kathleen D. Culliton, Scott S. DeMoney, Eric and Daniel DeMoney. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Virginia F. "Ginnie" DeMoney [June 5, 1998]. Visitation will be from 3-7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the funeral home with Pastor David Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at South Park (Annex) Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. DeMoney to Columbia City United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. NOTE: Robert J. DeMoney married Virginia after the death of his first wife, Vila Danford DeMoney, in 1944. Obituary in Post & Mail August 12, 2013, Pg A3, and in South Whitley Tribune-News August 14, 2013, Pg 3A.

Last Updated:	02-11-2016		Alumni ID:	11550

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