Lila Marie Geahlen, 94, of West Lafayette passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Hickory Creek at Lebanon. Lila was born June 11, 1921, in Weston, Ohio, to the late Carl and Lucy Borough Bowers. She married Lawrence Geahlen in Bowling Green, Ohio in 1949 and he preceded her in death on November 28, 1992. Lila lived for several years in Pueblo, Colorado where she owned and operated Lila's Tax Service. She moved to West Lafayette in 1991. She enjoyed family, traveling and the many friends she made in the neighborhood and the community.
Surviving is her son Robert Geahlen (Marietta Harrison) of West Lafayette. Also surving are 4 grandchildren (Jessica, Austin, Christopher and Heather) and 3 great grandchildren (Christopher, Destini and Katelyn). Lila was preceded in death by a son Terry Geahlen.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church, 310 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Lila’s memory.