Beverly O. Harden
- May 7, 1929 - January 27, 2012
- Williamsburg, Virginia
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“Dear Lisa, Michael, Mary ,Rachel, and Martha,
We were so sorry to hear that Bev is no longer with us. She was a beautiful woman both inside,...Read More »
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1 of 14 | Posted by: Valery and Richard Wright - MA
“What a great lady we had an opportunity to know. She would always open her arms and heart and let you into her home and life. With conviction and...Read More »
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2 of 14 | Posted by: Mike Kaszpurenko - Novato, CA
“BEV"S FRIENDSHIP WAS A SPECIAL GIFT FROM GOD.
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3 of 14 | Posted by: Martha Story - Blossvale, NY
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Bev's family during this time. We were privileged to know Bev and Neil. Bev was a lovely lady who always had a kind...Read More »
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4 of 14 | Posted by: Nancy & George Taylor - Estero, FL
“We will always admire Mrs Harden's positive outlook and warm smile. Camden, Oneida County and central NY certainly benefited from Bev's energy,...Read More »
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5 of 14 | Posted by: Robert Jacoby - Fairfax, VA
“Helen and Bev grew up together in Camden. At their first piano recital, Helen was responsible for turning the pages for Bev. However, they got...Read More »
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Nancy Muller for Helen Hemmer
“Auntie Bev was invariably---and when I say invariably, that is saying something, as I knew her nearly sixty years---sweet and soft-spoken and cheery....Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: David English - Somerville, MA
“Bless you all....what a special, special amazing woman Bev was and I know she will be missed by so many. She was so involved and helped so many. ...Read More »
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Julie Raynsford Berrigan - NY
“Auntie Bev, as we called her, was such a wonderful woman--warm, fun, generous, loving--also a great cook and hostess. She was so pretty, and I can...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Jan English Leary - Chicago, IL
“Lisa and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your mother. She was a grand and beautiful lady. I am sure you will miss her as...Read More »
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10 of 14 | Posted by: Jacky Hummel - Camden, NY
“So very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. She was a wonderful, sweet lady and I am happy to have known her. God Bless!
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11 of 14 | Posted by: Tracy Forman - NY
“Dear Lisa, Michael, Rachael, Doug, and Martha,
We send you our sympathy and prayers on the passing of your wonderful mother/grandmother. From the...Read More »
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Karen Newton - Friend
“Lisa, Michael, Rachael, Doug, and Martha,
May all the wonderful memories you have experienced with your wonderful, loving Mom/Grandmother bring...Read More »
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13 of 14 | Posted by: Maureen R. Dourney - Camden, NY
“I will keep you in my prayers.
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Susan Waterman - Camden, ID
Beverly Jean Orton Harden was born May 7, 1929 in Camden, New York, the youngest of four daughters of Henry Royal and Ethel Van Alstyne Orton. She graduated from Camden High School in 1947, and earned her Associate's Degree from Cazenovia College in 1949, where she was named Ideal Senior.
On February 16, 1952 Beverly married Neil F. Harden and, after living in Williamsburg, Virginia for a year while he completed his military obligations at Ft. Eustis, they returned to McConnellsville where they raised their children, Terry and Lisa.
A devoted homemaker, Beverly was also very community oriented. While a young mother, she became Charter President of the McConnellsville PTA and Den Mother for the Cub Scout pack. She reactivated the Alumni Association of Camden Central School, serving for a time as its President, and reactivated and coordinated the American Red Cross bloodmobile in Camden for several years. She was asked to serve on the Board of Directors for the Rome Chapter of the American Red Cross. A choir member and Sunday School teacher, Beverly also served on the Board of the McConnellsville Community Church, including one term as President. In addition, she was named President of the Camden Medical Center Board, a post she held for many years.
Beverly was asked to return to her alma mater and serve on the Board of Trustees of Cazenovia College. Upon completion of this term, she became Chairman of the College's Former Trustee Committee. In recognition of her dedication to the College, Beverly was given the Lifetime Giving Award and the College's first Distinguished Service Award and, in 1989, the Most Distinguished Alumni Award.
In her hometown, Beverly served on the Board of the Harden Foundation, and was a 60-year member of the McConnellsville Garden Club and the McConnellsville Golf Club. She was well-known to her friends as a remarkable cook and accomplished watercolorist, but she would like most to be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Beverly passed away January 27, 2012 in Williamsburg, the "second home" to which she returned with her family in 2008. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Michael Brickey of Williamsburg, and their daughters, Rachael and Doug Dean, of Providence, RI; and Martha Brickey of Richmond, VA; and a sister, Mary O. McDaniels, of Lakeland, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Neil, and son, Terry, predeceased her in 2007 and 2000 respectively, as well as her sisters, Rena M. Lesczynski in 2009 and Gladys E. Orton in 1928.
There will be a memorial service on Thursday, February 2 at 10:00 AM at Windsor Meade, 3900 Windsor Hall Drive, Williamsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Neil F. and Beverly Orton Harden Scholarship Fund at Cazenovia College, 22 Sullivan Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035 or Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com.
