Calvin J. Shrum

Calvin J. Shrum, age 80, of Hilliard, born May 7, 1929 went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 23, 2009. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 1Timothy 4:7. Calvin began fighting the good fight of faith as a young boy in western PA, where he acknowledged that he was a sinner and accepted Christ as his Savior. During his life he helped start 5 churches and served as a deacon. Over the years he worked as a leader with the Awana Clubs and with the Awana Grand Prix. He would rise up early everyday and spend time reading the Bible and praying. He was obedient to the Bible and was a diligent example of keeping the faith to his children and grandchildren and those around him. He ran with courage the race that was set before him knowing that the eternal Glory of God surpasses anything we may experience on earth. He moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio in 1959, where he worked at Westinghouse, General Motors and Rockwell. Member of Northwest Chapel and their A.B.F. and Home Communities. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Delores, son Jim (Becky) Shrum; daughter Susan (Daniel) Brown; 3 grandchildren: Samuel, Kelsey and Jacob Shrum; brother Wendel (Paula); sisters Bea Cartmel and Phyllis (Cecil) Pugh and numerous loving relatives and friends. Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 8 sisters. Family will receive friends 2-4 pm Sunday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH; where funeral service will follow at 4 pm Sunday. Private interment Kingwood Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60693.