David Shortland, age 65, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the family residence. Retired truck driver for Consolidated Freight. Preceded in death by parents Mary Shortland nee Urdock and William Shortland Sr., brothers Edward Shortland and Michael Shortland. Survived by wife of 46 years, Dixie Shortland nee Smith; children, Jody (Dallas) Deed, Chad Shortland, Natalie Shortland and Adam Shortland; grandchildren, Marcus, Matthew, Nikolas and Victoria; sister, Mary Alice (John) Garrabrant; brothers, William Shortland Jr., Robert (Linda) Shortland and Jerry (Marsha) Shortland; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George (Sally) Serio, Doug (Sheila) Conley, Allen (Joy) Smith and Louie Smith; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Sharon Lee Morin, age 64, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2006 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Sharon was a dedicated Nurse, employed with Columbus Colony Elderly Care. Preceded in death by her mother Mary E. Morin. Survived by her father James "Art" Morin; sister Shirley Blair; brothers James A. (Margie) Morin and John (Kathy) Morin; 11 nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews; caregivers Darla (Gene) Probst; many special friends. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Pataskala Church of the Nazarene, 8100 Hazelton-Etna Rd., SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062 where family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Private family interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43215 or Columbus Colony Elderly Care, 1150 Colony Drive. Westerville, Ohio 43081. Sharon was a beautiful person who will be missed by everyone who knew her.

BOLIN Colonel (Ret.) Daniel H. Bolin, 58, of Georgetown, Tex., formerly of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1942 in Columbus, the son of Kathleen Gerber Bolin Higgins of Logan and the late William Bolin. He married Sandra Buckley on September 27, 1964 in Columbus and soon began a long career of service to his country in the U.S. Army. He attended college at The Ohio State University where he received his B.A. and did graduate work at John Jay College, New York City, New York, in criminal justice. Colonel Bolin retired in 1992 from the Army after almost 28 years of service. He had served with the military police in the Army and received many commendations including the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Bronze Star, Army Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Campaign Medal. Since retiring he was active in both the Retired Officers Association and was also an active member in the American Brittany Club. He enjoyed raising Brittanys and also traveled and spent much time showing his dogs for the last 10 years. Since military retirement he was working with Favorite Consultants of Baltimore, Md. as a computer instructor to the blind. He leaves his wife of over 36 years, Sandra Bolin of Georgetown, Tex.; daughter, Kathryn Bolin and husband, Jose Garcia of Killeen, Tex.; 2 granddaughters, Lauren Elliott of Killeen, Tex. and Kasmir D'eredte and husband, Ken of Eastover, S.C.; great-granddaughter, Annabelle Elliott of Killeen, Tex. He is also survived by his mother, Kathleen of Logan; sister, Sheila Rebertus and husband, Douglas of Logan; brother, Stephen Higgins of Mt. Gilead, Oh. Preceding him in death were his father, a son Brian Bolin and his step-father Richard Higgins.