Beatrice Kathleen Burdett

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Eulogy for Beatrice K. Smith August 8, 2000
Rev. Richard R. Hubbard

Dear family and friends, we gather here this afternoon to celebrate the life of Beatrice Smith. We give thanks to God that hers was a long and rich life, busy and active until the end. She and her husband, Herman, can rest easy that they leave a living legacy of their three daughters, Dorothy, Marian and Nancy, and their husbands and eleven,
grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren'. From a biblical perspective, they were truly blessed.
I am thankful that when I first met Bea, she was very much alive. Indeed, her vigor and wit seemed to belie her age. I had been warned that Bea could be a "woman of strong opinions". One would need to be to make it to 96, still full of vigor and vitality. My impression, at the end was that the time had come. She had lived her life as fully as possible, for as long as possible. Neither age nor immobility dampened her interest in life and those around her. Her vitality alone should inspire us when we start to feel older and tiered...
I asked the family for some help in telling the story of her life. She grew up on the family farm in Hornell. One can only guess at the changes she saw around her over the course of her lifetime, from horse and buggy to automobiles, from wood stoves to electric range, yet with others of her generation she took it in stride. With five brothers and two sisters, she never lacked for company, though privacy was probably hard to come by.
She married Herman Smith, a mold maker at Ingersoll Rand, in 1922. They had four children, Dorothy, Marian, Nancy and Clair. Clair, the only son, died in the early 1970's. We pray that he is now gathered with his mother and father in that heavenly mansion.
I was told that Bea was quite a baker, who as a homemaker, augmented the family income by baking bread and rolls every Friday, and never had any left over. She also took in washings to help, and being a farm girl and one of eight children, was no stranger to hard work. After her children were grown, she worked at the Corning Hospital laundry, retiring in 1968. And through the years in Painted Post, she was an active and dedicated member of the Methodist Church. Rev. Jack Bunde, the Chaplain at Coming Hospital, said Bea always faithfully attended his services, and loved to sing hymns (which proves she was a real Methodist at heart).
It was hard for her to leave her home. Is it ever easy for anyone? To leave behind a lifetime of memories, the scene of so many of the chapters of one's life. But change is always a part of our lives. We are all sojourners on a journey of life and time.
She moved to Green Meadows, where she enjoyed playing cards, hopefully not on Sundays. (Smile. I'm joking.) She enjoyed visiting with the friends and especially appreciated that her granddaughter, Janice Montgomery, worked there and woke her up each morning.
After breaking her ankle and time at Arnot Ogden and Coming Hospitals she moved to Founders Pavilion, where she needed rehabilitation. She made progress, but now needed a wheelchair. Some people might have given up, or withdrawn, but not Bea. She kept as busy as ever and enjoyed playing checkers and games with Randy Dann. I am told that on a trip to Niagara Falls, he introduced her to a group of men as Miss America 1918. From what I hear she gave as good as she got. She was alert, very much alive.
She enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She kept busy knitting, crocheting and, of course, playing cards and checkers. Reportedly she hated to lose, but that's true of most of us. We'd rather win than lose, at the games we play. I think it would be fair to say Bea loved the playing as much as the winning, the fun, the friendship and fellowship that games can provide.
We all have our favorite foods and hers was maple walnut ice cream. It would be nice if the next time you have maple walnut ice cream you think of Bea, a reminder, a remembrance of a life rich in the things that truly matter; family, friends and faith.
Time for family remembrance
It is hard to say good-bye to those we love, to let them go, to leave them in God's hands. But surely Bea's life was rich and blessed, full to the very end. So, this afternoon I ask that you remember the life and love you shared, your times together, your shared joy and laughter as well as hurts and sorrow. None of us are perfect. We do the best we can, and some things we may do better than others. Now is the time to remember the best of Bea's life: her love of life, her love of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, her friends at Founders, Green Meadows, Corning Hospital, Painted Pos, her faith that gave her hope, strength and the courage to carry on faith and as active on our lives as she was in hers.
Let us pray. Almighty God, we give you thanks for the life of Beatrice Smith, for the life and love she shared with her family and friends, for her force of will and vitality of life, for long years and rich memories. Amen.

Beatrice married Herman Winfield Smith on 15 Jul 1922 in Steuben County, New York. Herman (son of James T. Smith and Elizabeth Minerva Dieter) was born on 27 Dec 1898 in Grove, Allegany County, New York; died in Feb 1968 in Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Manning, Dorothy, 87, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on February 27, 2011. She was a resident of Arizona for 41 years, originally from upstate New York. She was a homemaker, and later in life became a sales associate for Hancock Fabrics. She loved to sew and cook and play the piano. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Fred. Survived by her three daughters, Deborah Baldwin of Clarksville, Tennessee, Mary Carroll of Glendale, Arizona, and Alonna Greene of Glendale, Arizona. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Miller of Claremore, Oklahoma, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. We will miss you, Grandma Nana. Services will be at Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Arizona, Thursday, March 3, 2011, Viewing at 10:00 am service following at 11:00 am

Dorothy married Fred A. Manning on 16 Feb 1946 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York. Fred (son of Archie W. Manning and Margaret M. Thompson) was born on 6 Mar 1922 in Corning, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Jul 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Glendale Memorial Park, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marian E. Alderman, age 82, of Painted Post, went to join her husband, Milton, on Valentine

Marian was named after her grandfather Francis Marion Burdett. She was a 170 Bowler and earned many yearly championships with husband Milt and brother and wife, Clair and Freda Smith, in a Mixed league. Marian managed the Erwin Valley Cinderella Girls Softball team and won the World Series one year. She was golf champion in the Ladies Association of Indian Hills Golf Club in 1992 and 1994 accomplishing a Hole-in-one in 1993 at Okeechobee,Florida.

Marian married Milton Charles Alderman on 17 Oct 1944 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York. Milton (son of Charles Cyrus Alderman and Ethel Celina Abbott) was born on 19 Oct 1924 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Sep 2004 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Erwin Fairview Cemetery, Painted Post, Erwin, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1944; World War II US Navy - S2

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Clair attended Painted Post School in 1947. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 and was honorable discharged in 1948. He worked for J.P.& M Sullivan furniture store from 1948 to 1954. Clair then worked for the United States Postal Service until his 1977, when he died of lung cancer, at the young age of 49 years. His hobbies included golfing, bowling, fishing and hunting.

Birth:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith of Painted Post Aug. 1, a son, Clare Burdett, at the home of her father, F. M. Burdett. (Evening Tribune-Times, Wednesday, August 8, 1928)

Clair married Freda W. Sherwood on 24 Feb 1950 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York. Freda (daughter of John Potter Sherwood and Edith Smith) was born on 16 Jun 1931 in Campbell, Steuben County, New York; died in 2015; was buried in Erwin Fairview Cemetery, Painted Post, Erwin, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On October 3, 2022, Nancy Miller, at the age of 83, joined her husband in heaven. She is survived by her two sons and grandchildren. She was born in Painted Post, NY and relocated to Claremore, OK with her family in 1978. Nancy participated in several bowling leagues through the years, and was an avid garage sale and antique mall enthusiast. She had a booth in the Hoover Mall for many years.

Nancy married John Howard Miller on 15 Jul 1961. John (son of John Bertrum Miller and Anna McKeown) was born on 30 Apr 1938 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 14 Oct 2020 in Claremore, Rogers County, Oklahoma; was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Terrance Carroll on 1 Mar 1980 in Arizona, and was divorced in Dec 1985. Terrance (son of Clyde Carroll and Clara Jean Butler) was born on 7 Jan 1953 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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As of 1995, Janice works at Green Meadows Adult Home, where she is in charge of the night shift, "Not everyone can care for the elderly like Jan!"

Janice Barbara (Alderman) Culver, 61, passed away at her home in Wysox, Pennsylvania on November 8, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Marian and Milton Alderman and her husband, Francis "Whitey" Culver who passed away earlier this year.
Jan was born on March 14, 1961 and grew up in Painted Post, NY. She was a graduate of Painted Post West High School. Jan and Whitey dedicated most of their Saturdays leading residents of Bradford County Manor in church services, offering inspiration and music for many years. Jan was a caring home health care worker. She loved her family, church friends, her pets, bowling and swimming. Jan is survived by her sisters, Cheryl Grace (Elmira NY) and Judy Phelps (Erie PA) her nieces Jenniffer Yentzer (Painted Post NY), Kelly Carlin (Athens, PA) and Stacy Glasl (Erie PA) and her nephew Greg Phelps (Charleston, SC)
A memorial service will be held at the Arc of the Covenant Church at 2477 Brocktown Rd, Monroeton, PA on Monday November 21st at 2:30 pm. A family celebration of Jan’s life will be held at a later date.

Janice married Terry Allen Montgomery on 8 Aug 1981 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced before 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Francis A. Culver. Francis was born on 5 Jan 1949 in Pennsylvania; died on 12 Mar 2022 in West Burlington, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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