Jeanette E. Saliba

Surrounded by her family, Jeanette E. Saliba, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 at the Goerlich Center For Alzheimers Care. Jeanette, a loving wife and mother, was a bright, shining light. A beautiful, independent woman, she always had a smile on her face and loved to laugh. She was a flashy dresser and never, ever went anywhere without sporting her high heel shoes. Jeanette was an expert, innovative chef and had a special expertise in the making of Lebanese-style meat and spinach pies. She was a gracious hostess, always welcoming family and friends into her home. Among her favorite activities were cards and bingo. She had an extraordinary recall of family genealogy and events. She was a deft knitter and people especially loved her homemade dish cloths. Jeanette was also passionate about her music, especially the big band sound. She was equally passionate about her church, where she organized luncheons, was active in the ladies society and rarely missed a Sunday service. Jeanette was born Nov. 5, 1921 in Toledo to Edward and Edna Tanber. She grew up on Oakwood Avenue and graduated from Scott High School 1939. She was employed for many years at DA Music, a family business. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; brothers, George and Edward Tanber; and sister, Delores Najarian. Surviving are her son, Louis Jen; sisters, Virginia Thabit and Shirley DeVictor; and grandchildren, Lily and Anthony Saliba. Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church were funeral services will be held at noon with Rev. Ignatius Warren officiating. Contributions can be made to St. Elias Church. The family would like to thank the staff at the Goerlich Center for taking care of Jeanette for the past five years and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their gracious care. Condolences may shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.