Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Birkhimer Price of Chesapeake, Virginia Obituary

Chesapeake, Virginia 12/26/2012

Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Birkhimer Price, 78, of Chesapeake Virginia, formerly of Brighton, IL and Palestine, IL, died on December 26, 2012 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA.
Born in Robinson, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert O. and Uliss M. (Miller) Birkhimer. She graduated from Palestine High School. She married Charles David Price on April 4, 1953 in Palestine, IL. He preceded her in death in 1990.
Surviving are her four sons, CAPT MSC USN (ret) David E. Price (Bette) of Chesapeake, VA, Steven R. Price (Peggy) of Alton, IL, Michael R. Price (Molly) of Brighton, IL and SK2 USN John J. Price (Tammy) of Dallas, GA; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her loyal companion dog of many years, Oliver. Her brother Gene Birkhimer and granddaughter Alyss preceded her in death.
She was a co-owner of D&M Cleaning Service from 1978 – 1990, along with her husband of 37 years. She was also active in the Brighton Betsy Ann Volunteer Fire Department, where she was one of the first of two certified female Firefighter III’s in the state of Illinois. In addition to her firefighting service, she also served as a dispatcher and matron for the Brighton Police Department, and was a school bus driver in both Palestine and Southwestern School Districts.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday March 16, 2013 at the Targhetta & Wooldridge F H in Brighton with Rev Michael Porter officiating.
Burial will take place in Palestine, IL at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church or the Brighton Betsey Ann Volunteer Fire Department.

Obit Provided By:
TARGHETTA & WOOLDRIDGE FUNERAL HOMES

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Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Birkhimer Price

Chesapeake, Virginia 12/26/2012