Beulah Olinger, age 85, of Wooster, passed away, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living in Wooster.

She was born on April 29, 1932 in Rittman, Ohio to James F. and Lillie (Buchwalter) Grove and later moved to Smithville. She graduated from Smithville High School in 1950 and married Wendel Olinger later that same year.

Beulah was a devoted homemaker who also enjoyed spending time and playing with her children. In her later years, she then welcomed grandchildren and great-grandchildren who also continued to bring her great joy.

Her home was a gathering place and all were welcome. She also enjoyed her weekley luncheons and playing cards with her friends from Smithville United Methodist Church.

Beulah will be deeply missed by her children, Connie (Ivan) Olinger, Bonnie (Earl) Terwilliger, Mike (Deb) Olinger, Margie (Dan) First and Nancy Lester; grandchildren, Alaina, Gwen and Sam Terwilliger, Sarah (Evan) Layton, Kelly (Alex) Girvin, Lindsey (NIck) Martin, Josh (Kylie) First, Drew and Allie Lester; great-grandchildren, Austin Martin and Carson Layton; sisters, Margaret Dickerson and Sandy Keeler and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marcia; brothers, James Jr., Richard and Robert; sisters, Leora Kamp and Jean Boreman.

Services will be held on Saturday, 4:00 p.m. at Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr. in Wooster with Pastor Carolyn Berry officiating followed by interment at Smithville Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.) prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Smithville United Methodist Church, 243 N. Milton St., Smithville, Ohio 44677.

The family would like to thank the Brookdale of Wooster staff for their excellent care and love shown to Beulah during her stay.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com.