FRUSH, Selma Howard Born March 8, 1930, died peacefully June 1, 2015 at her home. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Laura Howard, infant siblings
 - Carlos and Marcella and brother, Gordon. She leaves to cherish her memory, her 
husband of 66 years, Willard; daughter, Diana (Stephan) Graham; four grandchildren
 - Chad (Crystal) Graham, Kassi (Bob) Bond, Shaun (Jessica) Graham and Kyle Graham; 
three great-grandchildren - Marissa, Caden (Chad's), Rachel (Kassi's). She was 
greatly loved by many including Jane (Joe) Gardina and Sue (Gene) Carl. Selma 
graduated from Wilmington College and received her Masters Degree from Miami 
University. She taught school in Highland County for 7 years before moving to 
West Carrollton, Ohio in 1956. Selma retired as an educator from the West 
Carrollton School District after 30 years. She led a wonderful, adventuresome 
life and was loved by her students. She won the 1973-74 National Freedom 
Foundation Award and recognition for a special year-long study of American 
History with her students in preparation for the US Bicentennial. She served 7 
years as a researcher for the Records Information for the American Cancer Society. 
She served 8 years on West Carrollton City Council which included one year as 
Deputy Mayor. While on city council, she helped plan the visit of President elect 
George H Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle and their wives. She served as 
Bicentennial chairperson for the city of West Carrollton, which included planning 
all the activities for the Bicentennial year, (1976). She was the editor of 
Hometown Heritage, the first history book of West Carrollton, and a writer for the 
history section in Montgomery County Ohio history book, (1989). She was Vice 
President and President of the West Carrollton Lions Club, and the West Carrollton 
Lioness Club, past President of the Research Club and past President of Jac-Lan 
Questers Antique Club. Selma was an antique appraiser. She also was founder of the 
West Carrollton Historical Society, charter member, and was President for four 
years. She served for 30 years as a volunteer for the city of West Carrollton. 
After retiring, Willard and Selma obtained a license to sell real estate. They 
retired after 30 years of real estate sales. The Frushes served as Grand Marshals 
of The Paper Festival. The Frushes were the recipients of a brick in the West 
Carrollton Plaza Hall of Fame for their contributions to the betterment of the 
city. They were honored by the West Carrollton City Council designating a portion 
of Main Street, between Cedar Street and Pease Avenue as "Frush Way." Visitation 
on Fri., June 5, 2015 from 4 - 8 pm, Swart & Wolfe Funeral Home, West Carrollton 
and Rite II Celebration on Sat., June 6, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Francis Episcopal 
Church, Springboro, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Francis 
Episcopal Church or Vitas Hospice, Moraine, Ohio.
Published in Dayton Daily News on June 4, 2015 

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