Beverly Ann Bickford

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Beverly Bickford Obituary

Bickford, Beverly Ann

Beverly Ann Bickford, 66, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014, at her home. Born May 21, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Marie E. (Still) Booth, Jr. Bev was a 1966 Graduate of the Bensalem High School and a member of the Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as an office manager for Equifax in Florida. She also worked at the Coach Stop Inn, the Pine Creek Inn, and was part owner and worked at the Family Affair in Gaines. Bev enjoyed puzzle books, reading, crafts, cooking, visiting with her many friends, and taking cruises. She also enjoyed collecting dolls and red Avon glassware. Surviving are two brothers, James (Maria) Booth, III, Troy, IL and William W. Booth, Coudersport, PA; one niece, Michelle (Raymond) Smith, St. Jacob, IL; one nephew; Daniel Booth, Troy, IL; two great nieces; Kira Settingsgaard and Madison Booth; three great nephews, Maverick Booth and Cody and Connor Smith; one great great nephew, James Settingsgaard; and a cousin that she raised, Russell Penn. In addition to her parents, Beverly was predeceased by her husband Gary Bickford and a cousin Ted Penn. Friends may call on Friday, February 21, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00PM at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton, and on Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 3:00 to 3:30PM at the Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church in Gaines. Funeral Services will follow at 3:30PM with the Rev. Steve Saurman officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Children Hospital or to St. Luke's Children's Hospital.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Feb. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Bickford

7 Entries

Dee Funt

February 17, 2019

I would like to share a very special story about Beverly. I worked with Beverly at Equifax in Tampa, FL from 1995-1997 in the bank customer service department she was my manager. She was one of the best mangers to work for. At the time I was working there my mother was in the hospital very ill with severe respiratory problems and on a ventilator.
On the morning of Aug 16, 1996 I got a call from the hospital to let me know that my mother's condition had taken a turn for the worst and that I should come right away. After, the call Beverly came over to ask me if everything was okay and I said " I don't think so". Beverly could sense that I was upset and she said that she would drive my car and accompany me to the hospital and have another co-worker come pick her up. This meant so much to me. In a time when production, profits and meeting quotas mattered to most management it was nice to know that even though Beverly was hardworking and dedicated to her job she had compassion and empathy.
When we arrived at the hospital Beverly stayed out in the waiting room and I went in to see my mother. I knew that she would not make it past that day. As I set in the room Beverly came in to console and talk with me, as we were talking I kept asking " do you think she knows that I'm here?" Beverly said of course she does. She knows you love her and that you will always be with her until the end.
Beverly stayed by my side for more than half the day until 1:00 pm. When my other relatives started to arrive Beverly left she made sure that I was not alone. Sadly, that day around 2:47 pm my mother passed away.
Equifax was expanding and needed a larger building so the company moved to St Petersburg, FL.
Beverly did not make the transition to St Petersburg. I heard that she was going back to Pennsylvania. Due to the long commute I left Equifax in 1998.
As the years went by I thought about Beverly and how was she doing. I did a google search to see if I could find her. I came across Beverly's obituary I was deeply saddened she will truly be missed. As the years go by I will never forget that wonderful act of kindness of that day for as long as I live.

At Cody's graduation in May of last year

Michelle

February 28, 2014

Aunt Bev loved Charlie Horse

February 28, 2014

February 27, 2014

So sorry to hear about Bev, too late to attend her service. She was a great and valued friend, always there if needed. Charoltte Burrous, Emma Hillyard

Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim

February 24, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 24, 2014

We'll miss you Bev.
Lew and Cathy

Karen Tickner

February 21, 2014

Beverly was a great friend and great person. She will be greatly missed.
We spent 5 great years working together at the Coach Stop Inn.

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