"There is a time to be born and a time to die. Today, February 16, 2021 is my time to leave this world. My parents, deceased, Olive and John Sherwood of Beaver, had me as an only child. We have been life-long members of Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver, and I have many great memories there.
After graduating from Beaver High School, I studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. When I met Tom from Rochester, I quickly converted him to a Beaver "cake". I've always loved living in our lovely laid-back town. The last 50 years Brighton Township has been our home.
Tom and I were blessed with two daughters and one son. In the 1960's we owned and operated Roush Electronics for over 40 years. When the empty nest syndrome took over me, I decided to get my real estate license. I worked for the Pauley Agency and then Crestwood Agency. A total of 18 years. Each time I found that new home for someone and handed them the keys, it was the big smile that made it all worthwhile.
When I retired, I spent time doing one of the things I love - working as a volunteer with the humane society. My pets are my second love, after my family. Of the 10 I've owned, 7 have been adopted.
Tom and I had, by this time, been married 60 years!!! Are you listening Hollywood?
Our first born was Bonnie Dianne who married William Caples of Rochester, New York. They now reside in Sarasota, Florida. They walk into a room and immediately everyone is their friend. Bonnie never fails to say "love you mom" at the end of a phone call. A daughter so giving and a real charmer. Just don't ask her to find your car in a big parking lot.
Tom, our only son, is from Brighton Township and worries about everything. He makes sure my recycle gets to the curb or dad gets his medicine. Always a hands-on guy with our rentals and electronic business, he's a son all mothers wish for.
Terri Lyn is our youngest who married Brad Haswell of Beaver, Together they had 2 beautiful daughters and lived in Industry. Sadly Brad died when they were only 9 and 3 years old. Now at ages 28 (Madison Nicole) and 22 (Sydney Marie), Terri has done a wonderful job of raising two high honor students. As a single parent, she is totally dedicated herself to them. You could call Tom our son, or Terri day or night and they would be there.
Has my life been full? Oh yes indeed. I know I'll miss my family, but I'm looking forward to a wonderful experience with my Lord. I saw my guardian angel once in my bedroom as I was getting up and have had several miracles since. The next time you see Terri, ask her about them.
I chose not to have any viewing. I hate to be stared at. So save your money on flowers and do me one last favor. It means alot to me. Please donate in my name to the Beaver County Humane Society, Monaca, Pa.
Tom and I will be laid to rest in the Sylvania Hills Mausoleum. Tom and I call them our bunk beds.
And so dear friends, I'll miss all of you who have kept in touch all these years. Do I regret anything? Just one. I will miss watching my two granddaughters walk down the aisle or holding my grand babies. And so I will move on to the next phase of life. God bless my wonderful family. Tom and I couldn't be more proud. Amen."
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