"ashes scattered by family"
died aged 74y; divorced; health care worker, N.Y. state Delmar, N.Y.; resident of Lansingburg, N.Y.; died in Samaritan Hospital, St. Peter's Hospice; cremated
birth location listed in obit is Michigan; SS application states b. Ohio as do some census records
daughter of Lloyd G. Comstock & Amelia "Babe" (Meier) Comstock
sister of Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett
m. Harold G. Brown
Obituary:
Beverly Ann Comstock-Brown
Born 5/24/1922 in Hillsdale, Michigan [SS Application states b. Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio]
Death 8/31/96 in Troy, New York
Beverly A. Comstock-Brown, 74, of Lansingburgh, New York ended her earthly journey on August 31, 1996. As she preferred, there was no fanfare, no marching band or trumpets sounding, only peace and quiet as she was surrounded by her loving family. She lived her life full of passion and had a laugh so large there was no mistaking her presence when she walked into a room. An unabashed attitude, she spoke her mind, telling it like it was, although occasionally with a theatrical flair, most likely acquired from her young years where she was a frequent visitor of the theater and opera. Her love for music ran deep and drove her to study voice for years, while her family endured as she practiced to become lead soprano for the Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on May 24, 1922, the daughter of Lloyd S. Comstock and Amelia “Babe” Meier and had one sibling, Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett. She lived her young life in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Alaska in the mid-1940s where she attended the University of Music. She had a strong, beautiful voice and recorded music with the Eskimo Choir. While working at a Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, she met and later married Harold G. Brown of Florida, MA, a bush pilot for Alaska. He brought her to the Brown family homestead, fondly referred to as “The Farm”, in the Town of Florida, MA. Coming from a small family, she enjoyed the largeness of the Brown clan and enjoyed many social gatherings. She had a competitive side, and loved the friendly family matches of marbles, or cribbage in the Homestead kitchen.
Although the marriage ended in divorce, they had seven children together: Jennifer A. Brown, Pamela G. Brown, Susan Brown (a stillbirth) Christina E. Naylor, David G. Brown, Christopher S. Brown, and Kathryn K. Frederick. Living for several years in Stillwater, New York, she raised her six children with the help of family and friends.
She loved to dance, especially the jitterbug and could cut a mean carpet when given the opportunity. She enjoyed English literature and poetry and had many fine books, and should a situation present itself, would recite her favorites. Just a simple fly on the wall would open her arsenal of memorized verse, “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly; tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy”. “Mary Howitt”
She loved oriental poppies and tried desperately to grow them each year, but her helpful children would pull them out in the spring thinking they were weeds. She had a fetish for high heels and furs and was not ashamed to admit it. She could spot a faux fur from across the room, spelling it out F.A.K.E. Beverly had many gifts, although driving was not one of them, and the side of the garage, or a misfortunate tree left many a dent in the car. She would wave her hand in the air, brushing it off to proclaim, it got in her way.
While there were difficult times in her life, she was not about self-pity. She was strong and undeterred, working long hours to provide for her family at the old Montgomery Ward in Menands, New York. She then worked for many years as a Health Care Worker for the State of New York, where she retired at the age of 70. She did not slow down in her retirement, spending much of her time caring for her many grandchildren. She was not prideful, but was grateful for her time here and her modest accomplishments.
She vacationed for many years in Maine, having a deep love for the ocean, she would find herself a private little nook in the rugged coastline to settle herself for hours, just listening and watching the tides coming in and out. Goodbyes were particularly difficult for her, whether it be to a family departure, or to the ocean.
In the end, at her bedside, her children made a promise to teach their own all she had taught them and in that her spirit will live on, bringing honor to her memory.
She never wanted a fuss about her departure, as she often said “Just put me in a pine box and be done with it”, on this point she felt strongly, until it was suggested her ashes be taken to Maine. She pondered this and with the raise of an eyebrow, agreed that would be acceptable.
Her ashes were lovingly laid to rest in the waters overlooking Nubble Light in Cape Neddick, Maine; with a grave marker placed at the Brown family homestead.
She is survived by her children previously mentioned, and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
[obit provided by family]
paternal grandparents were:
Edward Comstock (b. Jul 1866) & Florence (Schrutt) Comstock
who m. 3 Dec 1889 Hillsdale, Michigan
maternal grandparents were:
Jacob F. Meier & Fannie (Schmid) Meier
both born Switzerland
m. Harold Brown c.1948/1949 Cuyahoga County, Ohio
1925 census Amherst, Erie Co., N.Y.
Beverly is aged 3y b. USA living with her parents Floyd and Amelia Comstock and 1 year old sister Joyce and her paternal grandfather Edward Comstock aged 52y
1930 census Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Mich.
Beverly is aged 7y b. Michigan living with her paternal grandmother Florence Comstock aged 58y and Beverly's sister Joyce aged 5y b. Michigan. They are listed as lodgers in the home of William H. Cosway
1940 census Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Beverly is aged 17y b. Ohio; living with her parents and sister Joyce aged 15y
died aged 74y; divorced; health care worker, N.Y. state Delmar, N.Y.; resident of Lansingburg, N.Y.; died in Samaritan Hospital, St. Peter's Hospice; cremated
birth location listed in obit is Michigan; SS application states b. Ohio as do some census records
daughter of Lloyd G. Comstock & Amelia "Babe" (Meier) Comstock
sister of Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett
m. Harold G. Brown
Obituary:
Beverly Ann Comstock-Brown
Born 5/24/1922 in Hillsdale, Michigan [SS Application states b. Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio]
Death 8/31/96 in Troy, New York
Beverly A. Comstock-Brown, 74, of Lansingburgh, New York ended her earthly journey on August 31, 1996. As she preferred, there was no fanfare, no marching band or trumpets sounding, only peace and quiet as she was surrounded by her loving family. She lived her life full of passion and had a laugh so large there was no mistaking her presence when she walked into a room. An unabashed attitude, she spoke her mind, telling it like it was, although occasionally with a theatrical flair, most likely acquired from her young years where she was a frequent visitor of the theater and opera. Her love for music ran deep and drove her to study voice for years, while her family endured as she practiced to become lead soprano for the Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on May 24, 1922, the daughter of Lloyd S. Comstock and Amelia “Babe” Meier and had one sibling, Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett. She lived her young life in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Alaska in the mid-1940s where she attended the University of Music. She had a strong, beautiful voice and recorded music with the Eskimo Choir. While working at a Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, she met and later married Harold G. Brown of Florida, MA, a bush pilot for Alaska. He brought her to the Brown family homestead, fondly referred to as “The Farm”, in the Town of Florida, MA. Coming from a small family, she enjoyed the largeness of the Brown clan and enjoyed many social gatherings. She had a competitive side, and loved the friendly family matches of marbles, or cribbage in the Homestead kitchen.
Although the marriage ended in divorce, they had seven children together: Jennifer A. Brown, Pamela G. Brown, Susan Brown (a stillbirth) Christina E. Naylor, David G. Brown, Christopher S. Brown, and Kathryn K. Frederick. Living for several years in Stillwater, New York, she raised her six children with the help of family and friends.
She loved to dance, especially the jitterbug and could cut a mean carpet when given the opportunity. She enjoyed English literature and poetry and had many fine books, and should a situation present itself, would recite her favorites. Just a simple fly on the wall would open her arsenal of memorized verse, “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly; tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy”. “Mary Howitt”
She loved oriental poppies and tried desperately to grow them each year, but her helpful children would pull them out in the spring thinking they were weeds. She had a fetish for high heels and furs and was not ashamed to admit it. She could spot a faux fur from across the room, spelling it out F.A.K.E. Beverly had many gifts, although driving was not one of them, and the side of the garage, or a misfortunate tree left many a dent in the car. She would wave her hand in the air, brushing it off to proclaim, it got in her way.
While there were difficult times in her life, she was not about self-pity. She was strong and undeterred, working long hours to provide for her family at the old Montgomery Ward in Menands, New York. She then worked for many years as a Health Care Worker for the State of New York, where she retired at the age of 70. She did not slow down in her retirement, spending much of her time caring for her many grandchildren. She was not prideful, but was grateful for her time here and her modest accomplishments.
She vacationed for many years in Maine, having a deep love for the ocean, she would find herself a private little nook in the rugged coastline to settle herself for hours, just listening and watching the tides coming in and out. Goodbyes were particularly difficult for her, whether it be to a family departure, or to the ocean.
In the end, at her bedside, her children made a promise to teach their own all she had taught them and in that her spirit will live on, bringing honor to her memory.
She never wanted a fuss about her departure, as she often said “Just put me in a pine box and be done with it”, on this point she felt strongly, until it was suggested her ashes be taken to Maine. She pondered this and with the raise of an eyebrow, agreed that would be acceptable.
Her ashes were lovingly laid to rest in the waters overlooking Nubble Light in Cape Neddick, Maine; with a grave marker placed at the Brown family homestead.
She is survived by her children previously mentioned, and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
[obit provided by family]
paternal grandparents were:
Edward Comstock (b. Jul 1866) & Florence (Schrutt) Comstock
who m. 3 Dec 1889 Hillsdale, Michigan
maternal grandparents were:
Jacob F. Meier & Fannie (Schmid) Meier
both born Switzerland
m. Harold Brown c.1948/1949 Cuyahoga County, Ohio
1925 census Amherst, Erie Co., N.Y.
Beverly is aged 3y b. USA living with her parents Floyd and Amelia Comstock and 1 year old sister Joyce and her paternal grandfather Edward Comstock aged 52y
1930 census Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Mich.
Beverly is aged 7y b. Michigan living with her paternal grandmother Florence Comstock aged 58y and Beverly's sister Joyce aged 5y b. Michigan. They are listed as lodgers in the home of William H. Cosway
1940 census Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Beverly is aged 17y b. Ohio; living with her parents and sister Joyce aged 15y
"ashes scattered by family"
died aged 74y; divorced; health care worker, N.Y. state Delmar, N.Y.; resident of Lansingburg, N.Y.; died in Samaritan Hospital, St. Peter's Hospice; cremated
birth location listed in obit is Michigan; SS application states b. Ohio as do some census records
daughter of Lloyd G. Comstock & Amelia "Babe" (Meier) Comstock
sister of Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett
m. Harold G. Brown
Obituary:
Beverly Ann Comstock-Brown
Born 5/24/1922 in Hillsdale, Michigan [SS Application states b. Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio]
Death 8/31/96 in Troy, New York
Beverly A. Comstock-Brown, 74, of Lansingburgh, New York ended her earthly journey on August 31, 1996. As she preferred, there was no fanfare, no marching band or trumpets sounding, only peace and quiet as she was surrounded by her loving family. She lived her life full of passion and had a laugh so large there was no mistaking her presence when she walked into a room. An unabashed attitude, she spoke her mind, telling it like it was, although occasionally with a theatrical flair, most likely acquired from her young years where she was a frequent visitor of the theater and opera. Her love for music ran deep and drove her to study voice for years, while her family endured as she practiced to become lead soprano for the Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on May 24, 1922, the daughter of Lloyd S. Comstock and Amelia “Babe” Meier and had one sibling, Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett. She lived her young life in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Alaska in the mid-1940s where she attended the University of Music. She had a strong, beautiful voice and recorded music with the Eskimo Choir. While working at a Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, she met and later married Harold G. Brown of Florida, MA, a bush pilot for Alaska. He brought her to the Brown family homestead, fondly referred to as “The Farm”, in the Town of Florida, MA. Coming from a small family, she enjoyed the largeness of the Brown clan and enjoyed many social gatherings. She had a competitive side, and loved the friendly family matches of marbles, or cribbage in the Homestead kitchen.
Although the marriage ended in divorce, they had seven children together: Jennifer A. Brown, Pamela G. Brown, Susan Brown (a stillbirth) Christina E. Naylor, David G. Brown, Christopher S. Brown, and Kathryn K. Frederick. Living for several years in Stillwater, New York, she raised her six children with the help of family and friends.
She loved to dance, especially the jitterbug and could cut a mean carpet when given the opportunity. She enjoyed English literature and poetry and had many fine books, and should a situation present itself, would recite her favorites. Just a simple fly on the wall would open her arsenal of memorized verse, “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly; tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy”. “Mary Howitt”
She loved oriental poppies and tried desperately to grow them each year, but her helpful children would pull them out in the spring thinking they were weeds. She had a fetish for high heels and furs and was not ashamed to admit it. She could spot a faux fur from across the room, spelling it out F.A.K.E. Beverly had many gifts, although driving was not one of them, and the side of the garage, or a misfortunate tree left many a dent in the car. She would wave her hand in the air, brushing it off to proclaim, it got in her way.
While there were difficult times in her life, she was not about self-pity. She was strong and undeterred, working long hours to provide for her family at the old Montgomery Ward in Menands, New York. She then worked for many years as a Health Care Worker for the State of New York, where she retired at the age of 70. She did not slow down in her retirement, spending much of her time caring for her many grandchildren. She was not prideful, but was grateful for her time here and her modest accomplishments.
She vacationed for many years in Maine, having a deep love for the ocean, she would find herself a private little nook in the rugged coastline to settle herself for hours, just listening and watching the tides coming in and out. Goodbyes were particularly difficult for her, whether it be to a family departure, or to the ocean.
In the end, at her bedside, her children made a promise to teach their own all she had taught them and in that her spirit will live on, bringing honor to her memory.
She never wanted a fuss about her departure, as she often said “Just put me in a pine box and be done with it”, on this point she felt strongly, until it was suggested her ashes be taken to Maine. She pondered this and with the raise of an eyebrow, agreed that would be acceptable.
Her ashes were lovingly laid to rest in the waters overlooking Nubble Light in Cape Neddick, Maine; with a grave marker placed at the Brown family homestead.
She is survived by her children previously mentioned, and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
[obit provided by family]
paternal grandparents were:
Edward Comstock (b. Jul 1866) & Florence (Schrutt) Comstock
who m. 3 Dec 1889 Hillsdale, Michigan
maternal grandparents were:
Jacob F. Meier & Fannie (Schmid) Meier
both born Switzerland
m. Harold Brown c.1948/1949 Cuyahoga County, Ohio
1925 census Amherst, Erie Co., N.Y.
Beverly is aged 3y b. USA living with her parents Floyd and Amelia Comstock and 1 year old sister Joyce and her paternal grandfather Edward Comstock aged 52y
1930 census Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Mich.
Beverly is aged 7y b. Michigan living with her paternal grandmother Florence Comstock aged 58y and Beverly's sister Joyce aged 5y b. Michigan. They are listed as lodgers in the home of William H. Cosway
1940 census Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Beverly is aged 17y b. Ohio; living with her parents and sister Joyce aged 15y
died aged 74y; divorced; health care worker, N.Y. state Delmar, N.Y.; resident of Lansingburg, N.Y.; died in Samaritan Hospital, St. Peter's Hospice; cremated
birth location listed in obit is Michigan; SS application states b. Ohio as do some census records
daughter of Lloyd G. Comstock & Amelia "Babe" (Meier) Comstock
sister of Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett
m. Harold G. Brown
Obituary:
Beverly Ann Comstock-Brown
Born 5/24/1922 in Hillsdale, Michigan [SS Application states b. Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio]
Death 8/31/96 in Troy, New York
Beverly A. Comstock-Brown, 74, of Lansingburgh, New York ended her earthly journey on August 31, 1996. As she preferred, there was no fanfare, no marching band or trumpets sounding, only peace and quiet as she was surrounded by her loving family. She lived her life full of passion and had a laugh so large there was no mistaking her presence when she walked into a room. An unabashed attitude, she spoke her mind, telling it like it was, although occasionally with a theatrical flair, most likely acquired from her young years where she was a frequent visitor of the theater and opera. Her love for music ran deep and drove her to study voice for years, while her family endured as she practiced to become lead soprano for the Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on May 24, 1922, the daughter of Lloyd S. Comstock and Amelia “Babe” Meier and had one sibling, Joyce Elaine Comstock-Garrett. She lived her young life in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Alaska in the mid-1940s where she attended the University of Music. She had a strong, beautiful voice and recorded music with the Eskimo Choir. While working at a Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, she met and later married Harold G. Brown of Florida, MA, a bush pilot for Alaska. He brought her to the Brown family homestead, fondly referred to as “The Farm”, in the Town of Florida, MA. Coming from a small family, she enjoyed the largeness of the Brown clan and enjoyed many social gatherings. She had a competitive side, and loved the friendly family matches of marbles, or cribbage in the Homestead kitchen.
Although the marriage ended in divorce, they had seven children together: Jennifer A. Brown, Pamela G. Brown, Susan Brown (a stillbirth) Christina E. Naylor, David G. Brown, Christopher S. Brown, and Kathryn K. Frederick. Living for several years in Stillwater, New York, she raised her six children with the help of family and friends.
She loved to dance, especially the jitterbug and could cut a mean carpet when given the opportunity. She enjoyed English literature and poetry and had many fine books, and should a situation present itself, would recite her favorites. Just a simple fly on the wall would open her arsenal of memorized verse, “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly; tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy”. “Mary Howitt”
She loved oriental poppies and tried desperately to grow them each year, but her helpful children would pull them out in the spring thinking they were weeds. She had a fetish for high heels and furs and was not ashamed to admit it. She could spot a faux fur from across the room, spelling it out F.A.K.E. Beverly had many gifts, although driving was not one of them, and the side of the garage, or a misfortunate tree left many a dent in the car. She would wave her hand in the air, brushing it off to proclaim, it got in her way.
While there were difficult times in her life, she was not about self-pity. She was strong and undeterred, working long hours to provide for her family at the old Montgomery Ward in Menands, New York. She then worked for many years as a Health Care Worker for the State of New York, where she retired at the age of 70. She did not slow down in her retirement, spending much of her time caring for her many grandchildren. She was not prideful, but was grateful for her time here and her modest accomplishments.
She vacationed for many years in Maine, having a deep love for the ocean, she would find herself a private little nook in the rugged coastline to settle herself for hours, just listening and watching the tides coming in and out. Goodbyes were particularly difficult for her, whether it be to a family departure, or to the ocean.
In the end, at her bedside, her children made a promise to teach their own all she had taught them and in that her spirit will live on, bringing honor to her memory.
She never wanted a fuss about her departure, as she often said “Just put me in a pine box and be done with it”, on this point she felt strongly, until it was suggested her ashes be taken to Maine. She pondered this and with the raise of an eyebrow, agreed that would be acceptable.
Her ashes were lovingly laid to rest in the waters overlooking Nubble Light in Cape Neddick, Maine; with a grave marker placed at the Brown family homestead.
She is survived by her children previously mentioned, and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
[obit provided by family]
paternal grandparents were:
Edward Comstock (b. Jul 1866) & Florence (Schrutt) Comstock
who m. 3 Dec 1889 Hillsdale, Michigan
maternal grandparents were:
Jacob F. Meier & Fannie (Schmid) Meier
both born Switzerland
m. Harold Brown c.1948/1949 Cuyahoga County, Ohio
1925 census Amherst, Erie Co., N.Y.
Beverly is aged 3y b. USA living with her parents Floyd and Amelia Comstock and 1 year old sister Joyce and her paternal grandfather Edward Comstock aged 52y
1930 census Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Mich.
Beverly is aged 7y b. Michigan living with her paternal grandmother Florence Comstock aged 58y and Beverly's sister Joyce aged 5y b. Michigan. They are listed as lodgers in the home of William H. Cosway
1940 census Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Beverly is aged 17y b. Ohio; living with her parents and sister Joyce aged 15y
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