Silas W. Spaulding, age 83, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 3:12 a.m. on Thursday (January 5, 2017) at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana.
Silas was born at Alfordsville, Indiana on October 4, 1933 to William and Catherine (Colvin) Spaulding. He married Beverly Batchelor on Oct 1, 1961 St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Washington, Indiana.
Silas retired from DMI in Ferdinand, Indiana for many years. After retirement he worked in security at Jasper Engines.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper.
He enjoyed collections coins as a hobbies, involved in original Dubois County Coin Club. Also was an organizer in the development of the Patoka Valley Center in Jasper.
Surviving
Wife,
Beverly A. Spaulding, Jasper, IN
Daughter,
Kim Street, Jasper, IN
Son,
Ron Spaulding and wife Sue, Jasper, IN
Four granddaughters and four great grandchildren.
Five sisters,
Margaret Bridgewater, Loogootee, IN
Claire Batchelor, Plainfield, IN
Martha Cox, KY
Mary Beasley, Bedford, IN
Carolyn Blake, Bedford, IN
Two brothers
James Spaulding and wife (Luella), Washington, IN
Tony Spaulding and wife Lorna, Mitchell, IN
Preceding him in death is one daughter Sherri Spaulding,. Four sister Pat Crane, Louise Wheeler, Elivna Spaulding and Rose Mary Robinson. 2 brother, Frank Spaulding and Joe Spaulding
Funeral services for Silas W. Spaulding will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday (January 10, 2017) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, with burial to follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Washington, Indiana.
Friends may call from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday (January 9, 2016) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.
