Beatrice W. Meade

Meade, Beatrice W. Born October 2, 1913 in a home her father built in Lansdowne, PA; she grew up and lived there most of her life. She married David Meade April 24, 1937. Beatrice raised two children, Bonnie and Virginia in this home as well. After her husband lost his sight, they relocated to a small town, Strathmere, New Jersey on the Atlantic Ocean. All of the grandchildren enjoyed many summers there. Her husband passed away December 1, 1993. She then lived with her daughter Virginia and son-in-law Richard and moved to St. Petersburg in 2002. She enjoyed reading, politics and animals. She will be truly missed. Surviving are sister Rosalind Frazier of West Hartford, CT; daughter Virginia McGary and husband Richard of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter Bonnie Balint and husband Steven of Atglen, PA; grandchildren Lane Jarvis of Corpus Christi, TX; Jason Jarvis of Christiana, PA; Michael Balint of Southfield, MI; Susie Balint of Westchester, PA; David McGary of St. Petersburg, FL and Deborah Boensch of St. Petersburg, FL. Surviving also are Great Grandchildren: Ian, Isabella, and Joshua of Corpus Christi, TX; Kyrstin and Joshua of Christiana, PA; and Tyler and Rex of St. Petersburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the FL Suncoast, 300 East Bay Dr., Largo, FL 33770. Arrangements are by Anderson-McQueen of St. Petersburg.