Molly A. Rinker

Molly McGowan Rinker lost her battle with the disease of alcoholism and died peacefully on February 15, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 14, 1965, to Jim and Barbara McGowan in Toledo, Ohio. Molly was the youngest of five children and was raised in a happy, loving home where she always provided fun and laughter. She attended Christ the King, St. Ursula Academy and graduated from the Ohio State University. Molly was an elite level gymnast and competed on a regional level. At St. Ursula, she was the leader of the pack. She flourished at Ohio State and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority where she made many lifetime friends. Molly had an indomitable spirit which could light up any room with her humor, touched the lives of those around her and made friends with ease. Molly loved her life, her family and her friends. She is survived by her three beautiful children, Lee, Jr., Abby and Lily Rinker; parents James and Barbara McGowan; siblings Jim (Joni) McGowan, Mike (Judi) McGowan, Marty McGowan and Meg (Chuck) Niehaus; former husband, Lee Rinker; many nieces and nephews; and her faithful pup, Riley. From her children: We will always remember the way mom insisted on being present and involved in our lives. She never missed anything whether it was a sports game or school function. She ran a household that welcomed anyone without judgment. We promise to live the rest of our lives carrying her fire and spontaneity within us. Family and friends may visit the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey) on Sunday from 3-7 PM. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, February 19, 2018 at 10 AM at St. Josephs Catholic Church 5373 Main St. Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Please do not send flowers but rather consider a donation to either St. Ursula Academy, 4025 Indian Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43606 or Racing for Recovery, 6202 Trust Dr., Holland, Ohio 43528. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com