Lenora Grable Thomin

Lenora Osemma Miller Grable Thomin (January 3, 1923 – October 3 , 2021) Lenora Osemma Miller Grable Thomin, age 98, from Hamilton, Ohio, peacefully passed away at The Woodlands of Hamilton, under the care of Hospice, on October 3 , 2021. Lenora was born in Lower Salem, Ohio, on January 3, 1923, to Louis R. and Lora (Gruber) Miller. As a youngster, Lenora enjoyed reading and playing the piano, and would find life-long pleasure in both. Even as a young girl, family was very important to Lenora, and she often shared stories of Sunday meals and other family gatherings with her cousins out on the Gruber Farm. Lenora graduated from Mariette High School in 1940 in Marietta, Ohio. While at MHS, she participated in Senior Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Senior Girls’ Glee Club, the school Operetta, the Book Club, the Orian Yearbook staff, and the German Club, where she was the Vice-President. Also while at MHS, Lenora met and dated H.M. (Pete) Grable who was her first love. After graduation, Lenora continued her education at the University of Cincinnati School of Nursing and Health. While at UC, Lenora made friends with many of her fellow classmates, with such a bond as to last the rest of their lives. These friends and their families would gather every Labor Day weekend to celebrate their friendship. The rest of the year they kept in contact through their “Round Robin” of letters. Just before graduation, Lenora and Pete married in March, 1944, as he was going to begin his military service in the Army Air Corps, training to become a pilot. Lenora graduated in the Class of 1944, earning her four year Registered Nurse degree. After graduation she joined several other war brides as they traveled to join their military husbands at their Army Air Corps Training Bases in Nebraska, Texas, California, and Arizona. She often told about the places the wives stayed in and the part-time jobs they held, just so they could be with their fellas. It was during this time that Lenora developed her life-long passion for traveling. After World War II was over, Lenora and Pete returned to Ohio, settling down in Hamilton to raise their family, Karen, David, and Nancy. Lenora enjoyed the many activities and interests of her children as she volunteered for Hanover Elementary PTA and for six years as the Troop Leader for the Brownie/Girl Scout Troop #129. She also returned to Nursing part-time at Fort Hamilton Hospital. The Grable family traveled and camped their way throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Lenora and Pete would be married for over 27 years. After Pete’s passing in 1971, Lenora returned to Nursing. This time she was working as an Instructor in the Hamilton Adult Vocational Program for Practical Nursing Students. This program later moved out to D. Russell Lee Vocational School. Her students enjoyed her classes and the fact that she was tough but fair. In 1976 she married William (Bill) Thomin and gained a step-son, Tom. Their marriage would last over 40 years. They enjoyed traveling to Europe, the Panama Canal, Alaska, and around South America. When not teaching or traveling, Lenora continued to enjoy playing the piano, reading, and playing in several Bridge Clubs. Lenora thoroughly enjoyed cheering for her favorite sports teams: Cincinnati Reds; Ohio State Buckeyes; and Cincinnati Bengals. If there was a game on television with her teams, she would nicely bid any visitors goodbye so that she could go watch and root for her teams! Lenora is survived by her children: Karen Grable McClenny, Sault Sainte Marie, MI; David (Lyn) Grable, Lebanon, OH; Nancy (Terry) Etter, Hamilton, OH; and step-sons: W. C. Thomin, John Thomin, both from Hamilton, OH, and Tom (Delphine) Thomin, Groveport, OH. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Connie (Aaron) Prodan, Noblesville, IN; Peter (Wendy) McClenny, Sault Sainte Marie, MI; Matt (Laura) Grable, Houston, TX; and Beth (Brian) Smith, Cincinnati, OH; great grandchildren: Bryan Hill, Camren McClenny, Scarlett and Lincoln Grable, and Delaney and Layla Smith; and her nieces: Pam Miller, Kim Baker, and Emmie (Kevin) Pahl. Lenora was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, H.M. (Pete) Grable; her nephew, Thomas O. Miller; her brother, Larry R. Miller; her second husband, William F. (Bill) Thomin; and her son-in-law, Timothy D. (Tim) McClenny. Per Lenora’s wishes, she has donated her body to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Following a graveside service, family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Lenora’s Life in 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be left to Day City Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be left online or sent to 3279 Sun Glo Drive, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783.

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Lenora Grable Thomin

January 3, 1923 - October 3, 2021