Lydia Campbell Bohn
July 28, 1915 ~ October 22, 2019
Joyous and Jovial ...
On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, heaven received a special little jingle ---LYDIA MARGARET CAMPBELL BOHN.
Lydia was born on July 28, 1915, in Shelbyville, to Bessie and Guy Campbell. Lydia was the "apple of her daddy's eye."
Anyone and everyone who knew sweet Lydia, knew how much she loved music. In 1937, Lydia graduated from De Pauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Minor in English.
She loved teaching children and her career took her traveling to different small county schools. Lydia would teach school all day and then come home and teach piano lessons in the afternoon. Early in her teaching days at Petersville School, Lydia made $6.00 for a half a day of teaching, but a least it had an indoor facility.
In 1951, Lydia married the love of her life, Martin Henry Bohn. Together they raised two beautiful children, Jack Campbell Bohn and Susan Jane Bohn. Martin and Lydia shared 55 years of pure wedding bliss. Lydia and Martin were very active in the music ministry at First Christian Church in Columbus.
A cherished wife and mother and a treasured friend to many, Lydia was a true inspiration. She had a joy for life. Her radiant smile, profound patience, positive attitude and genuine good will be remembered. A gracious lady whose gentleness and spirit of kindness will be a lasting blessing to many. Little Lydia loved chocolate and she was the "perfect" poet.
Lydia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Martin, in August 2006. She is survived by her son, Jack Bohn and a daughter, Susan Bohn; two granddaughters, Sarah Beth and Phillip Watkins and Stephanie Brooke Ross; and six great-grandchildren, Jackson Leith, Pressley Hope, Oliver Henry and Emerson Phillip (Watkins) and Canton Ross and Chapman Ross (May).
All services with be held at Jewell - Rittman Family Funeral Home in Columbus on Tuesday, October 29th. The family will be welcoming visitors from 10:00 a.m. until noon with the funeral service beginning at noon.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in memory of Lydia Bohn.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care Lydia received during her tenure at Miller's Merry Manor.
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I am so sorry for your Mom’s passing. What a wonderful lady. We had such fun when I took piano lessons.
Jane Bogie Cochran
In the late 1970s I met Bessie Campbell when i volunteered at the Columbus Convalescent Center. Soon enough I met Lydia. She was a gem.
All my loving thoughts and deepest sympathy.
I have so many fond memories of Lydia and the entire Bohn family. My family lived in Mead Village. I went to school with Susan(remember Do Do Head?). Lydia tried to teach me how to play the piano but I just wouldn’t concentrate. I remember she told me I was note deaf! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The entire Vetter family is blessed to have known Lydia and her family. Donna Vetter Boesche
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I met her when I was in the seventh grade at Rockcreek Township School. She was our music teacher and I loved to sing and was always glad when we had her class, if I remember it was just once a week that we got to see her. She was wonderful and always had time for me when I had questions. She had patience for sure. I know that the Lord is enjoying her in eternity and she will be directing and teaching the lovely music in Heaven. May God bless her beloved family and may those special memories of your mother overtake any bad memories that you may have during her illness. God hold this family in your loving arms and may they find peace.
Sorry to hear of her passing. Members of Petersville Hornets Yearbooks FB site bid her farewell with many fond memories.
What a wonderful full long life We are never really ready to say good bye
Max and Sara Zeigler
Little River SC
Mrs. Bohn was an incredible lady, wonderful music teacher. I remember thinking how short she was but, one thing, she was never short on enthusiasm for all genres of music. Her example for music at the elementary level influenced my teaching, incorporating music in the classroom every day. Little did she imagine the ripple effect her passion for music would have on so many of us Petersville students and beyond. I imagine right now she’s enjoying a choir of another kind, a heavenly choir. And there no one sings off key!
Cheryl Carman Roberts
San Diego, CA
Former student at Petersville
I have fond memories of music class with her at Petersville Elementary in the 60’s. It was obvious she loved music and I did too, so that was definitely the highlight of my week! She made a difference for so many children. Debbie (Lancaster) Radcliff
I don’t have a single childhood memory that doesn’t include one of the Bohn’s. Susan is my oldest friend. Jack is the big brother who tried to tell Susan and me what to do. Martin always welcomed me in their home, always giving me a nickname. But Lydia, she taught me how to maneuver in the real world. Gave me self-defense instructions ( kick him wear it hurts ), how to drive ( act like everyone else is an idiot) . When I think of Lydia, I always hear her say “helooo”. Lydia will be missed so much. She had a wonderful life and she and Martin are watching over their children and beautiful grandchildren.
Love you,
Karen Haza Colliver
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Susan & Jack sorry to hear about the passing of your mom! Loved everyday I took care of her at Parkside! Sending hugs and prayers. Robertawilson
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Dear Jack & Susan,
I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend Lydia’s funeral visitation today. It was a privilege to know Lydia and Martin. Their musical talents were greatly appreciated at First Christian, and I enjoyed sitting next to Martin in the baritone section of the choir. I was also honored to be their State Farm insurance agent for many years. You never want to lose your parents, but Lydia was confident in the certainty of her salvation, and she will be greatly missed.
Kindest Regards,
Bob Parker
I have such wonderful memories of Aunt Lydia and Uncle Bohny (as we called him)! When I was a young girl we would visit them and I remember us singing. Aunt Lydia was such a warm and loving woman. I loved them both dearly. I am blessed to have known them.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless and watch over your family.
Shelby Simpson (Lynda Bohn Simpson & Jimmie Simpson’s daughter)