Alice Chambers Stone

Alice Chambers Stone was 92 years old when she died on December 14, 2016. She lived at Royal Park Place Community Living in Zeeland, Michigan in her last two years, but was a well-loved resident of Chagrin Falls, Ohio for many years before this. Alice was born in Seville, Ohio in 1924 to her parents John and Francis Chambers. She was raised on a fruit farm and loved to play with her younger sisters Ellen and Beth, but also helped with the work on the farm. Alice graduated from Seville High School in 1942 and then pursued business school. Later, she went to Bowling Green University where she met Dale L Stone. She and Dale were married in her family home around 1950. She and Dale welcomed their son, Tom Stone in 1953, and daughter Virginia Ann in 1958. Alice was intelligent and had a witty sense of humor. She was strong and caring even in tough situations. Alice was a good friend to everyone around her and wanted to help in any way that she could. She and her friend led Cub Scouts, and she served as a classroom Mom for her kids. Always active, she loved to go for walks which kept her healthy and energetic late into her life. Her favorite hobbies were reading and the arts, but she also loved fiber crafts. She made sweaters for many family members and made extra money for Christmas by knitting and selling fisherman sweaters. Another family favorite gift was a beautiful braided rag rug that Alice made from wool strips. Alice took thousands of photos that serve as a pictorial family history that everyone can enjoy. Alice worked as an office assistant, contributing to the work in community arts, at Saint Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio and her last position was as the receptionist at Atrium Inn, an assisted living community in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, until she reached age 90. Alice is survived by her son Tom Stone and daughter Virginia Kirkland, her grandchildren, Robert Kirkland, Melissa Haley, Sarah Aron and Kaleigh Kirkland and her great-grandchildren, Sam, Marjorie and Calvin Kirkland. She is survived by her sisters Ellen Dickerson and Beth Bartter, her niece Emily Stetser, and nephews Brian Bartter and Dan Bartter. She had grand-nieces and nephews, too, Kim Stetser, Laura Ware, Jared Bartter, Anna Bartter, and Shannon Bartter. Alice lived a long life and she blessed all of us with her love. She is missed by each one in their own way. A memorial for Alice will be held with the family in the Spring. Donations to Royal Park Place Community Living would be appreciated.

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Alice Chambers Stone

October 25, 1924 - December 14, 2016