Harry "Wendy" E. Wenmoth

Harry “Wendy” E. Wenmoth, of Vienna, WV, born February 17, 1926 passed away January 28, 2011 at the age of 84, following an extended illness.Known by friends and family by his childhood nickname “Wendy”, he will always be remembered for his quick smiles, warm heart, pockets full of candy/gum and a wonderful sense of humor.He leaves behind the love of his life, Myrtle Gay (Deems) Wenmoth, who he would have been married to for 64 years in March. He also leaves behind his daughter, Victoria (John) Hale of Vienna, WV; grandchildren, Matt Hale of Vienna, WV, Andrea (John) Ireton of Logan, Ohio, Laura (Sean) Bishop of Holly Springs, North Carolina and Andrew Wenmoth of Saint Mary's, WV. He leaves six great-grandchildren, Isabella and Jack Ireton of Logan, Ohio, Alice, Blythe and Teddy Bishop of Holly Springs, North Carolina, and Bryan Wenmoth of Parkersburg. He also leaves two brothers, Francis Wenmoth and George (Ramona) Wenmoth of Vienna.Wendy's passions in life included his family, especially picnics with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the summer; his love for working on his neighborhood friends mowers and vehicles and listening to 8 track tapes in his garage; and raising a garden. In the 1970's, he shared the passion of dirt track racing with his son, Doug.In his earlier years, Wendy worked as a Parkersburg Newspaper carrier and he also worked for and was mentored by George Stansbury. Wendy worked for the Universal/Diamond Glass Company from 1943 till it's close and his retirement in 1987.Wendy was preceded in eternal rest by his parents, Andrew Chichester and Sonoma Gertrude Archer Wenmoth; his son, Douglas E. Wenmoth; and his nephew, Thomas Wenmoth.Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna. Interment will follow at the Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Housecalls Hospice in memory of Wendy. The family would also like to thank those who made Wendy's last days as comfortable as possible, Housecalls Hospice; Dr. David Avery and staff; Dr. Bruce Winans; Dr. Steven McCormick of CAMC; and Bob Dutton of Dutton Pharmacy to name just a few individuals. For those who knew Wendy and were lucky enough to call him family or friend, we have lost a truly great man.