| Graduation Year | Class of 1946 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 30, 2013 |
| About | Alberta F. nee Jackson Eddy, 84 27 Mar 1928 - 30 Jan 2013 Amherst High School - class of 1946 "Alberta F. Eddy (nee Jackson), 84, of Amherst, died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at her home, following a prolonged illness. She was born March 27, 1928, in Elyria. She was a lifetime resident of Amherst. Alberta and her husband, Bennie enjoyed their role as snowbirds as they spent their winters in Leesburg, Fla. Alberta was a talented and committed homemaker. She served her community for many years as an employee of the Lorain County Board of Elections. She was a member of Old Stone United Methodist Church in Amherst. Alberta loved gardening, canning, sewing, and floral arranging with flowers that she and her husband grew. As an expression of her artistic nature she loved to draw greeting and holiday cards as well as bookmarks for family and friends. Her greatest joy was the family gatherings with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters, Darlene K. Eddy Gilgenbach of Wakeman and Carol J. May of Huntington Beach, Calif.; grandchildren Matthew and Jori Gilgenbach; great-grandchildren Jasmine and Christian; and her brother, William Farrell of Sandusky. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bennie L. Eddy on March 22, 2011; daughter, Diane R. Squires on Aug. 20, 2012; granddaughter, Bethany R. Squires; brother, James Jackson; sisters Helen Deidrick and Alice Ferkel; and parents, Ellsworth A. Jackson and Mary Ruth Farrell (nee Stong). Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 4 with the Rev. Daniel Reinke of Old Stone United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township. Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com. Published in The Amherst News-Times on February 7, 2013 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theamherstnewstimes/obituary.aspx?n=alberta-f-eddy-jackson&pid=162864118&fhid=2948#fbLoggedOut Per the Amherst Schools "Alumni" database.... "1946 Name: Alberta (Jackson) Eddy Class of: 1946 Address: Middle Ridge Rd Amherst, OH 44001" |
