This fund was established on December 17, 2008 at the Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation and was made possible with a gift from her children, Dave Rader and Susan Kinn.
The gift principal is invested by the Foundation to allow its growth over time and the library will receive earnings on this growth annually.
The endowment fund will be a permanent source of library capital, enabling us to be good stewards of these funds today and for the future of our library.
Miriam was a 1936 graduate of McComb High School and a 1937 graduate of the Tri-State Business School in Toledo. She worked for Ohio Oil (now Marathon) in Findlay, Ford Motor Company and the Homeowners Loan Company in Detroit, Michigan.
She began her career at the library in 1959 and was named director in 1965. Her dedication to our library and community was tremendous and her legacy addition stands as a fitting tribute to her 44 years of service.
Miriam was a member of the McComb United Methodist Church and served on various committees of the church over the years. She was a member of the McComb American Legion Auxiliary, the McComb Query Club, the New Beginnings Retirement Group in Findlay and the Ohio Library Association.
She retired in April 1986 in order to care for her husband Charlie and then returned to us in January 1987 as a part-time evening circulation clerk. Miriam's knack for finding missing items was unsurpassed and her huge heart and laughter made her a joy to work with.
Miriam then officially retired in August 2003 at the age of 85 and passed away on August 1, 2008, at the age of 89.
Gifts may be made to this fund by contacting Director Jane Schaffner; jschaffner@mccombpl.org or online at the Foundation.