Beverly June Bickford age 81 of St. Johns, Michigan died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan. Rev. Fr. Max Frego will officiate and burial will take place in Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.
Beverly was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1923 the daughter of Louis & Frankie G. (Wheeler) Sylvester. On August 10, 1941 she married Robert E. Bickford in Ohio, Robert died January 19, 1992. She had resided most of her life in Detroit, Ashley & St. Johns, Michigan. Beverly was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and working in her flower garden and family gatherings. She was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church, The Altar Society, and helped with food for friends program.
She is survived by her 3 daughters, Patricia Marie Lindholm of San Bernardino, California, Elizabeth Bickford of Madison Heights, Michigan, Teresa Louise & Duane Burl of St. Johns, Michigan, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, 1 daughter & 1 son, 1 great grandchild, 2 sisters & 3 brothers.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.
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