Beverly Jean Gottschalk

Ed and all,

Bev was a gift to my personal and professional life as we worked together in the Six District Educational Compact . It was Bob Bowers who told me that Bev was moving "northward" and that I should hire her to be our markting consultant. She was marvelous and talented with her work and many of the ideas we are still using.

I so enjoyed doing things with Bev on a personal level - we loved those "special" Columbus restaurants, watching her re-do the Chagrin...

May 12, 2011

Steve,

Your mother was a dear friend, most professional and accomplished in her career, and a simply wonderful person. I often think of Bev when looking at my office desk because she taught me to keep only one item or project on it, the one I was working. I'm thankful for having the opportunity to work with Bev Gifford.

Mace Ishida, Panama City Beach, Florida

Dear Ed Gottschalk Sr. Family,
When I think of Beverly, I think of someone vibrant, active, intelligent, giving and caring. As true partners go in life, she was meant to be that to dear Ed, Sr. My husband Mark and I cannot find the right words but please know our expression of sympathy is truly felt and genuinely extended. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the wonderful person that Bev will always be in your heart.

Your Mother and I had so much in common-our name, our children, our husband, etc,! I only hope I can carry on for her as a Step-Mother and Grandma and Great Grandma! My love and prayers to all of you!

To Steve and family ... Steve, you know how much I respected your mom. She was so helpful to me when I was a young reporter covering education news. She was kind and gracious ... and even gave me a scoop or two! She was a beautiful person, inside and out.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

She touched so many lives, both professionally and personally. She will be missed, but never forgotten. My sincere sympathies to her family.

Sincere sympathy to Bev's family. She was a respected professional and a gentle soul.

A dear friend for more than 30 years, Bev's passing leaves a never-to-be filled void in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy. Paula & Pete Spence

My admiration for Bev knows no bounds. She was my professional mentor and friend for 35 years. I offer my deepest sympathies to her family.

Katherine Anthony