Alma Condra (Sam), 85 of Fishers, Indiana, passed away September 2, 2016, at Community North Heart Hospital. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Harvest Bible Chapel North Indianapolis, 14550 River Road, Carmel, Indiana, 46033. Visitation will be held at the same location prior to the service 12–2:00 PM.
Alma was born November 5, 1930 in Martinsville, Indiana, to G. Raymond and Hazel Ashley Husk, one of 14 children.
After marrying Ernest Condra on Sept 29, 1949, she followed him and his Army career half way around the world and back. During his 1964 deployment to Korea she started a part-time job that would later turn into a rewarding 35-year career. Starting as a dishwasher, Alma worked her way up to Manager of Food Services for the Lawrence Township School System. Her nickname, “Sam,” was coined in her early days of service so that overwhelmed first-graders could easily remember it. It followed her throughout the rest of her career and beyond. She loved, and was loved by, everyone she encountered. She was also known as “Grandma” to many people beyond her family. After retiring from Lawrence Township, she volunteered at the Fishers Library, was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW Post 7119 and volunteered over 4,000 hours for the Community North Hospital system. Alma was a huge supporter of our armed forces and dedicated countless hours to organizing and shipping care packages to our troops overseas. A life well lived, a life of joy and giving, she gave and received much joy. She will be missed terribly, but we thank God for her life and for her peaceful passing.
Alma loved and was loved by her family and is survived by her husband of nearly 67 years, Ernest Sr., children Ernie Jr. (Ginny), Keith (Dana), Kathy (Greg), grandchildren Kyle (Traci), Bryan (Annie), Misty (Andy), Nicholas (Keely), Lauren (Thatcher), Steve (Alisa), Kia and great-grand children Greyson, Beckett, Emma and Molly. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Velma, Gladys, Gordon, Phyllis, Frank, Janet, Dale, Carol, Marcia, and her beloved dog, Pepper. Preceding her in death are her parents, Raymond and Hazel Husk and brothers and sisters Lloyd, Thelma, Grace, and Donald.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children
c/o Murat Shriners 510 N. New Jersey St Indianapolis, IN 46204-1517
Dr. And Mrs. Eric Vonderohe says
Kathy and Greg, and Condra family. We got to know your Mother when, Kathy and I were in nursing school. I know the grieving that goes with losing a parent. May the Lord be with you all. I am sure with your Mother’s since of Faith, she is already up in Heaven and speaking with our sweet Lord. God Bless , the VONDEROHE Family.
Diane Groves Smith says
I’ll miss you Sam….I have wonderful memories! Love ya lady!!!
Sandy Husk says
Aunt Alma…
You taught me so much about being a mother, and a good person in life. Oh how I miss you so, but know that one day we will see you again! Please kiss Grammie for me to as I know she is teaching you how to use your new wings!! And while you are flying around, we will wait to hear from you, because I know we will!!Love you dear Aunt Alma=)
Joan McCoy says
Such a wonderful lady. You will be missed. Love and prayers to family.
Twila King says
You will be greatly missed. Bless you.
Nancy Hoff says
What a wonderful woman to work with at Lawrence Elementary and Mary Castle Elementary. She introduced me to her husband “Honey, this is Nancy.” She never told me his name, so I always called him “Honey”. Condolences to Honey and his family.
Jo Broeking says
I knew Alma after over 20 years at Lawrence Elementary and loved her so much. She was so much fun to be around. I know you have wonderful memories of her as I have. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Belcher says
I love Sam she had a way of teaching you something without Criticism. She encouraged me to be a Manager of the Cafeteria at Mary E Castle where I stayed for 22 years. Such a wonderful, caring lady. Please tell Janet Alexander hello for all of us.
Ruth Conger says
Ernie, Jim & I just found out & we are stunned. We want you to know how much we love you & our hearts are grieving too for Alma. She will always be remembered with love.
We love you, Jim & Ruth Conger
Nancy Gower says
Sam warmed every heart in every thing she did in life! Such a sweet charm of a lady. Ernie, words cannot express how saddened I am to hear this heartbreaking news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Steve Joyce amd family says
Ernie, we are so sorry for you loss. Sam was a wonderful woman i really enjoyed talking to her and seing her at the post. If there is anything we can do please let us know. God Bless you and your family.
Tom & Beverly Condra says
Ernie…you and yours have our heartfelt sorrow. Alma was truly one of a kind…when she left she took part of us with her..not because she left but because she came and none of us will ever be the same..
Becky McCoy says
Sam was such a special lady! She was such a gentle, caring person. Recently, she has been sending me beautiful videos of gospel music. I loved them! She will be missed! Praying for all of you as you say goodbye to this precious lady!!
Nancy Neal says
My heart goes out to Erie and her family
I enjoyed working with Sam for many years
She will be missed and her memory will be cherished by many