"I just found this obituary on Jan 25, 2023. A bunch of us who attended Wurlitzer Elementary School were comparing mites and all thought Miss Miller was our favorite teacher. What a beautiful legacy! ? Miss Miller was my all-time favorite teacher in Fifth Grade at Wurlitzer Elementary School in North Tonawanda, NY. We stayed in touch until about eight years ago, when I did not get a return Christmas card. I figured something happened to my Dear Friend, perhaps that is when she entered the nursing home in Florida. I am so happy to find out she lived to be 101 as she was the sweetest and most gentle soul you could ever want for a friend, a teacher. It was in her class that we experienced the unforgettable day when President John F. Kennedy was shot. She handled everything so beautifully and was so calming when we were all scared as fifth graders. She was a truly special gift from God, and I hope to get to see her again one day. Thoughts and prayers to the family, with fond memories of a very special school year and a lifelong friendship so many, many years ago, love, LouAnn (Zimmerman) Rossi, 794 Park Ave., No. Tonawanda, NY 14120. ? "
In loving memory of
Alice T. Beachy
December 30, 1915 - July 16, 2017
Alice Beachy, 101 of Sarasota, FL, died on July 16, 2017. Alice was born in Hutchinson - Reno, Kansas. She was pre-deceased by her husband Lewis Beachy in 2013; predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters. She lived in Clarence, NY and treasured her job teaching in Tonawanda, NY for many years until she married her husband Lewis in 1981 and both moved to Sarasota. Alice was a member of the Bahia Vista Mennonite Church and lifelong dedicated servant of the Lord as Sunday School teacher, and facilitating Women's Bible Studies. She visited those homebound or sick, and helped many years with the Worlds Attic to support missions. In later years she cut fabric for medical needs in third world countries. Survivors are: step-daughters, Elaine Joy Verwijs-Beachy (husband Bert), Laura Lee Carr-Beachy (husband Bob); 4 grandchildren,
9 great-grandchildren, and 32 nieces and nephews. Alice is remembered for her love of nature, the sun, and her strong sense of the ever-presence of the Lord. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday July 29, 2.00 PM at Sunny Side Village Chapel, 5201 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota. We will meet for refreshments afterwards. Special thanks to: SunnySide Nursing Home staff;
Mrs. Sylvia Winters, NCG.
Donations to SunnySide Christmas Fund, c/o Nursing Home Staff.
Tributes
"Alice lived with our family while she was teaching at Iowa Mennonite School in Kalona, IA She was a lovely lady and appreciated by her students. Treva Swartzenduber"
"My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alice. Kimberly-Funeral Director"