BEULAH M. ROSS
SHERBURNE – Beulah M. Ross, 98, of Sherburne, peacefully passed away surrounded by family Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
Beulah was born January 27, 1919, daughter of the late Oswald and Grace (Reynolds) Streich. She was a graduate of Sherburne High School, Class of 1937. She married Charles “Charlie” Ross in Sherburne on May 3, 1944. He predeceased her on June 28, 1996.
Beulah and Charlie met in 1941 while both were working at the Norwich Knitting Mill. During Charlie’s Army Air Corp enlistment, Beulah was a motor pool driver in the southwest during WWll. Following the war, they settled on a dairy farm on West Hill, Sherburne where her focus became raising a family. After her children graduated high school, she was employed by the Sherburne School system as a cafeteria cook until retiring in May 1992 as the head cook.
Beulah was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Sherburne and enjoyed volunteering in their activities, as well as being a daily bible reader. She was a faithful and dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Sherburne Unit #876 since joining in 1950. She also was a dedicated member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary in Norwich.
Being well-known for her gentle spirit, her flowered caps, and sharp wit; she was devoted to her family, taking every opportunity to spend time with them. For Beulah, the kitchen was her primary domain though she enjoyed knitting and crocheting for her family and friends. She was an avid newspaper and magazine reader, as well as keeping a daily journal for most of her life. She was an enthusiastic wild bird watcher and passionate caretaker of her and Charlie’s landscape, yard and gardens. Some of the loves of her life included parakeets, Siamese cats, Collies and growing African violets. A lesser known fact, she was an aspiring violinist in her youth. She was very attentive to those around her and always acknowledged everyone’s birthday and anniversary with cards. One of her favorite places was her and Charlie’s slice of heaven in the Adirondacks, called Camp Lil Bit, a loving nickname given Beulah by Charlie.
Beulah is survived by a son, Gary Ross Sr. of Sherburne; a daughter, Marjorie (Glenn) Heselton of Sterling, VA; grandchildren, Gary Ross, Jr. of Seneca, SC, April Heselton (Janelia Foizen) of Clearbrook, VA, Brian (Marcela) Heselton of Sterling, VA, and Rebecca (Charles) Lane of Sherburne; great grandchildren, Seth Lane, Bettina Heselton, Evelynn Lane, and Matteo Heselton; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Streich.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church, 11 Chapel St., Sherburne. Interment will take place at West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne.
Friends are invited to call from 5-8 pm on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne.
Contributions may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church of Sherburne.
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