Edith I. Beebe

Edith Irene Beebe, 81, of Newark Valley, passed away on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 following a period of declining health. Edith is survived by her sons: David (Kathy) and Walter (Carol) Beebe, her brother, Jack Holcomb, 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Carole Beebe, and many nieces and nephews.Born on March 8, 1931 in Richford, NY, Edith was a daughter of the late Newton and Ethel Holcomb. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 63 years, Henry F. Beebe, her siblings: Thelma, Phidelia, Esther, Ruth, Waneta, Robert, Homer, Rodney and her sons Henry and Roger Beebe.Edith and Henry raised their family on their Wilson Creek Road farm. In addition to working on the farm, Edith was a long-time employee of IBM in Owego. A very crafty lady, she delighted in crocheting beautiful blankets, dolls and toys for her grandchildren. Her keen wit captivated her audience and her values and work ethics are her legacy. She will be greatly missed.A Funeral Service and Celebration of Her Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley. Spring burial will be in Center Lisle Cemetery. Her family will receive friends prior to the service Saturday, from 12 noon until 2 pm. For those who wish, kindly consider directing memorials to the East Berkshire United Methodist Church in memory of Edith I. Beebe. Memories and condolences may be written in her guest book at macphersonfh.com