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Obituary for Beverly Jean Birchard (Driscoll)

Beverly Jean  Birchard (Driscoll)
Beverly J. Birchard, 93, of Independence, IA died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her home in Independence, IA.

She was born on February 10, 1925, in Oelwein, IA, the daughter of Robert J. and Lenora (Miller) Driscoll. She attended the Oelwein Community schools and was a 1943 graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Oelwein, IA. On May 2, 1945, she married, Harold Birchard, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, IA. They made their home in Independence, IA, and Beverly worked as a nurse’s aide at Peoples Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the St. John’s Rosary Society, and the VFW Auxiliary.

Beverly enjoyed staying busy with her hands. She loved to knit socks for her family and friends. Sewing and flower gardening were among her favorite things to do. She loved to take motorcycle trips with her husband, and they travelled throughout the U.S.A. throughout their years.

She is survived by her husband of seventy three years; Harold Birchard, her children; Michael Birchard, La Grange, Tx, Steven (Cheryl) Birchard, Independence, IA, Bill (Kelly) Birchard, Rowley, IA, Laurie (Mark) McKay, Independence, IA, Tony (Krista) Birchard, Independence, IA, and Beverly Roth, North Sioux Falls, SD, thirteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, three sisters; Shirley Gilliam, Oelwein, IA, Marlene Busch, Lamont, IA, and Judy Witte, Oelwein, IA, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lenora Driscoll, three brothers Dan, Randy, and Robert Driscoll, a sister; Mardelle Birchard, a grandson; Eric McKay, and a Son-in-law Gerald Roth.

A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, IA.

In Lieu of flower, please make donations to the Smile Train 633 Third Avenue 9th Floor
New York, New York 10017, Camp Courageous 12007 190th St, Monticello, IA 52310, and the Independence Area Food Bank 201 2nd Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644

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