Barbara Suver Thrush, 86, passed away from natural causes at her home in Scottsdale Arizona. She had lived in Arizona since her retirement in 1994. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara retired after 34 years at the Telhio Credit Union. She was an avid football fan and she cared so much for her “Buckeyes” The Ohio State football team.
Barbara’s faith in the saving power of her Lord, Jesus Christ, sustained her during life’s ups and downs with strength & grace. She lived her life reflecting God’s love to those around her. Her smile and infectious laugh will be remembered by all who knew her. She missed her son, and only child, each day following his untimely death at age 42, but remained especially close to her daughter-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her son, Clint W. Thrush, her father J. Cecil Suver, her mother Geneva Tharp Suver, and her sisters Anita Ogden and Janice Rogers. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Candace (Ebner) Thrush, and by her niece Sally Strayer, and nephews, Donald Rogers II, Daniel Ogden, and David Ogden.
At her request, there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Leukemia Society (https://www.lls.org/) or the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/). Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Elfrink
My condolences to daughter -law Candace Thrush and nieces and nephews in your loss of Barbara – She and I are 1at cousins -Dad was Leroy Suver-uncle Pete and Aunt Toodles Wes very close with my husband and I- they loved our 3 children-my sister Martha saw Barbara quite often at the credit union because Mary worked at Bell Labs and she and Barb were quite close. I am 84 and lived in New Rome and Uncle Pete lived on Hilltop. Loved all the family Anita-Janis -Barb -My name now is Nancy Elfrink (Edgar Elfrink Dublin ohio). So sad when Barb lost Clinton but now they are together in their forever home . Aunt Toodles such a beautiful elegant Lady!
Nicki Mahood
Barb was such a fun loving lady! My husband Don was on the Board of Directors for Telhio and spent a lot of time with her! I have Wonderful Memories of good times together!
Hugs & Prayers Candace as you a were very Special Person in Barbs life!
kurt mcatee
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the family in the passing of Barbara. I knew her from my college days since meeting her son, Clint, at OSU. Clint became my best friend and she often referred to us as ‘Salt and Pepper’ (Clint was blond and I had black hair). As often as we could we made our way to Arizona to visit and her and Candace, even after Clint passed. Marsha and I will always remember her laugh and joy of life. We will miss her deeply. May she rest in piece and enjoy her reunion with Clint in Heaven after all these years. Love Kurt & Marsha McAtee