Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
November 13, 1996
At 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, a great lady passed away in Circle City: Bertha "Birdie" Godlove. She was 82.
Mrs. Godlove was born Jan. 8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico. She had a long history here in Wickenburg -- running the Dairy Queen (now Screamers) and living at, cleaning and taking care of the Peak Motel for some 30 years. The Peak Motel was her home until she was suddenly, rudely evicted, uprooted and moved to the Desert Oasis Trailer Park in Circle City. It is a shame this happened -- it took the life and fight out of her.
This was a hard-working woman who had worked all of her life and who had a zest for life and the land, many stories to tell, and a great sense of humor. She paid her bills on time and did whatever was necessary to survive, and still be of help to others. This is what makes a "great lady," and that was exactly what she was. Yes, she was financially poor, but being "great" has nothing to do with one's bank account and assets, but of one's daily ledger of accomplishments, hard work, and what we give to others.
By that accounting, "Birdie" (Bertha) Godlove was a very wealthy woman. Praise and Thank You need to go to APS of Wickenburg and to. Shirley Barrett and Lori Schwegman of Circle City, for helping Berdie Godlove "beyond the call of duty." Southwest Gas did not charge her one penny for rehooking up her trailer with electricity when her, trailer was moved to Circle City. They did this because Birdie had always paid her bills on time of the last 30-odd years. But they also did this because someone needed their help, and they gave it. Shirley Barrett bought Birdie a hospital bed, from her own pocket, got new curtains to cheer Birdie up, and made sure she ate. Lori Swegman helped right along with Shirley to make Birdie as comfortable as possible -- whenever Shirley was at work at The Country Store there in Circle City (Desert Oasis). Such actions like these should make us all feel good that we have such people as these among us. I, Allison Bennett, had the honor to sit with Berdie Goodlove until she passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.at Frey Funeral Home in Wickenburg.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
November 13, 1996
Bertha Rose Godlove of Circle City, died Nov. 5 in Circle City. She was 82. Mrs. Godlove was born Jan.8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services have been held.
November 13, 1996
At 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, a great lady passed away in Circle City: Bertha "Birdie" Godlove. She was 82.
Mrs. Godlove was born Jan. 8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico. She had a long history here in Wickenburg -- running the Dairy Queen (now Screamers) and living at, cleaning and taking care of the Peak Motel for some 30 years. The Peak Motel was her home until she was suddenly, rudely evicted, uprooted and moved to the Desert Oasis Trailer Park in Circle City. It is a shame this happened -- it took the life and fight out of her.
This was a hard-working woman who had worked all of her life and who had a zest for life and the land, many stories to tell, and a great sense of humor. She paid her bills on time and did whatever was necessary to survive, and still be of help to others. This is what makes a "great lady," and that was exactly what she was. Yes, she was financially poor, but being "great" has nothing to do with one's bank account and assets, but of one's daily ledger of accomplishments, hard work, and what we give to others.
By that accounting, "Birdie" (Bertha) Godlove was a very wealthy woman. Praise and Thank You need to go to APS of Wickenburg and to. Shirley Barrett and Lori Schwegman of Circle City, for helping Berdie Godlove "beyond the call of duty." Southwest Gas did not charge her one penny for rehooking up her trailer with electricity when her, trailer was moved to Circle City. They did this because Birdie had always paid her bills on time of the last 30-odd years. But they also did this because someone needed their help, and they gave it. Shirley Barrett bought Birdie a hospital bed, from her own pocket, got new curtains to cheer Birdie up, and made sure she ate. Lori Swegman helped right along with Shirley to make Birdie as comfortable as possible -- whenever Shirley was at work at The Country Store there in Circle City (Desert Oasis). Such actions like these should make us all feel good that we have such people as these among us. I, Allison Bennett, had the honor to sit with Berdie Goodlove until she passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.at Frey Funeral Home in Wickenburg.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
November 13, 1996
Bertha Rose Godlove of Circle City, died Nov. 5 in Circle City. She was 82. Mrs. Godlove was born Jan.8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services have been held.
Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
November 13, 1996
At 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, a great lady passed away in Circle City: Bertha "Birdie" Godlove. She was 82.
Mrs. Godlove was born Jan. 8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico. She had a long history here in Wickenburg -- running the Dairy Queen (now Screamers) and living at, cleaning and taking care of the Peak Motel for some 30 years. The Peak Motel was her home until she was suddenly, rudely evicted, uprooted and moved to the Desert Oasis Trailer Park in Circle City. It is a shame this happened -- it took the life and fight out of her.
This was a hard-working woman who had worked all of her life and who had a zest for life and the land, many stories to tell, and a great sense of humor. She paid her bills on time and did whatever was necessary to survive, and still be of help to others. This is what makes a "great lady," and that was exactly what she was. Yes, she was financially poor, but being "great" has nothing to do with one's bank account and assets, but of one's daily ledger of accomplishments, hard work, and what we give to others.
By that accounting, "Birdie" (Bertha) Godlove was a very wealthy woman. Praise and Thank You need to go to APS of Wickenburg and to. Shirley Barrett and Lori Schwegman of Circle City, for helping Berdie Godlove "beyond the call of duty." Southwest Gas did not charge her one penny for rehooking up her trailer with electricity when her, trailer was moved to Circle City. They did this because Birdie had always paid her bills on time of the last 30-odd years. But they also did this because someone needed their help, and they gave it. Shirley Barrett bought Birdie a hospital bed, from her own pocket, got new curtains to cheer Birdie up, and made sure she ate. Lori Swegman helped right along with Shirley to make Birdie as comfortable as possible -- whenever Shirley was at work at The Country Store there in Circle City (Desert Oasis). Such actions like these should make us all feel good that we have such people as these among us. I, Allison Bennett, had the honor to sit with Berdie Goodlove until she passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.at Frey Funeral Home in Wickenburg.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
November 13, 1996
Bertha Rose Godlove of Circle City, died Nov. 5 in Circle City. She was 82. Mrs. Godlove was born Jan.8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services have been held.
November 13, 1996
At 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, a great lady passed away in Circle City: Bertha "Birdie" Godlove. She was 82.
Mrs. Godlove was born Jan. 8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico. She had a long history here in Wickenburg -- running the Dairy Queen (now Screamers) and living at, cleaning and taking care of the Peak Motel for some 30 years. The Peak Motel was her home until she was suddenly, rudely evicted, uprooted and moved to the Desert Oasis Trailer Park in Circle City. It is a shame this happened -- it took the life and fight out of her.
This was a hard-working woman who had worked all of her life and who had a zest for life and the land, many stories to tell, and a great sense of humor. She paid her bills on time and did whatever was necessary to survive, and still be of help to others. This is what makes a "great lady," and that was exactly what she was. Yes, she was financially poor, but being "great" has nothing to do with one's bank account and assets, but of one's daily ledger of accomplishments, hard work, and what we give to others.
By that accounting, "Birdie" (Bertha) Godlove was a very wealthy woman. Praise and Thank You need to go to APS of Wickenburg and to. Shirley Barrett and Lori Schwegman of Circle City, for helping Berdie Godlove "beyond the call of duty." Southwest Gas did not charge her one penny for rehooking up her trailer with electricity when her, trailer was moved to Circle City. They did this because Birdie had always paid her bills on time of the last 30-odd years. But they also did this because someone needed their help, and they gave it. Shirley Barrett bought Birdie a hospital bed, from her own pocket, got new curtains to cheer Birdie up, and made sure she ate. Lori Swegman helped right along with Shirley to make Birdie as comfortable as possible -- whenever Shirley was at work at The Country Store there in Circle City (Desert Oasis). Such actions like these should make us all feel good that we have such people as these among us. I, Allison Bennett, had the honor to sit with Berdie Goodlove until she passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.at Frey Funeral Home in Wickenburg.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
November 13, 1996
Bertha Rose Godlove of Circle City, died Nov. 5 in Circle City. She was 82. Mrs. Godlove was born Jan.8, 1914 in Breese, Ill. She had lived in Arizona for the past 41 years, coming from New Mexico.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Long of Haymarket, Va.; brother Charles Thomas of Bellville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services have been held.
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