Helen M. Eby
Helen M. Eby, 86, of Columbia City, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. She had been in declining health.
She was born April 2, 1929, in Tipton, a daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Esther M. (Martin) Lamb. Her formative years were spent in Mexico. She graduated from Mexico High School.
On March 23, 1949, she was united in marriage to Eugene E. Eby. They made their home near Knapp Lake, Noble County. Mr. Eby died Nov. 1, 1990.
She was a full time homemaker raising their three children. She belonged to American Legion Post 98, Columbia City.
She is survived by her three sons: Jeff (Kathy) Eby, Fort Wayne; Ricky Eby, Columbia City; Eric Eby, Knapp Lake; three grandchildren; and her caretaker and niece: Ruth Lamb, Fort Wayne.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Thorn Cemetery, CR 350S and CR 650W Noble County at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Preferred memorials are to Parkview Whitley Hospice.
Arrangements are by Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.