1941 - 2016 (74 years)
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Name |
Alice Jean Bridges |
Birth |
5 Dec 1941 |
Barrelville, Allegany County, Maryland |
Gender |
Female |
Death |
29 Sep 2016 |
Notes |
- Alice Jeanie Minnick, 74, of Hyndman, stepped into eternity on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, after a courageous battle with bone cancer. She was surrounded by her children whom she devoted her life to. Known as little Jeanie Minnick she began her life in Barrellville the daughter of the late Cecil William and Lela Verna (Collins) Bridges. Jeanie married the love of her life, Richard D. Sam Minnick Sr on Nov. 30, 1957, at the age of 17 (sic: 15). Soon afterwards their family began. Sam preceded her in death along with her older brother, Kenneth Bridges; a brother-in-law, Rich O'Baker and sister-in-law, Sue Bridges. The marriage brought three children into the world, Cynthia M. Shaffer and husband, Roger of Hyndman, Richard D. "Rick" Minnick Jr and wife, Jan of Centerville, Verna Burkett and companion, Jeff Dermer of Hyndman; MeMe has five grandchildren, Rich Minnick and wife, Cindy, Bobbi Schetrompf and husband, Trevor, Shauna Burkett, Caleb Shaffer, and Becca Shaffer; two step grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, Ella Minnick, Jack and Reagan Schetrompf, Kamden and Kallen Hamilton; two step great-grandchildren. Her siblings that survive are, Wanda "Molly" OBaker, Francis "Butch" Bridges, Earl "Mose" Bridges and wife, Betty, David Bridges and wife, Linda, Tom Bridges and companion, Gloria; a sister-in-law, Mary Bridges. Jeanie worked as a homemaker, teaching her children how to cook, home canning, and maintain their homes. Her children fondly remember her as never meeting a stranger. Everyone was a friend or became part of her family. She also worked as a housekeeper and caretaker for several local families. Jeanie attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. She lived her faith. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Tomislav Dosch and her grandson, Pastor Caleb Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow at Hyndman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Published in Cumberland Times News, September 30, 2016
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Person ID |
I50775 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
Family |
Richard D. (Sam) Sr. Minnick, b. 2 May 1937, Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford County d. 22 Nov 1996, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Age 59 years) |
Marriage |
30 Nov 1957 |
Children |
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Family ID |
F18347 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
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