Obituary of Jean V. Beason

Jean V. Beason, 92, formerly of 605 Maxwell Drive, Titusville died Tuesday, May 28th at The Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown, PA. Born February 23, 1921, in Pleasantville, Jean was the youngest daughter of Carl and Welthea Billig Holtz, and was sister to Esther Holtz, who passed in 1945, and Marguerite (Holtz) Shaw formerly of Franklin and Evelyn (Holtz) Kingsley formerly of Titusville, PA. She lived a happy, prosperous, full life and, above all else, her love for her husband and extended family was the joy of her life. Married on May 9, 1941, Jean is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Thomas S. Beason. Jean is also survived by her children; Carl T.Beason and his wife Amy of Columbus, PA, Russell E. Beason and his wife Helen of Litchfield, IL, Joyce A. Beason Maxfield of St. Paul, MN, and Pamela J. Rzasa and her husband Richard of Port Charlotte, FL. Additionally, she is survived by seven grandchildren and their families: Scott A. Beason, Amanda J.Beason Williams, Rachel H.Beason Duncan, Benjamin J. Beason, Tracy L. Donovan, Nathan B. Rzasa, and Andrew T. Rzasa, as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and sisters, Jean was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Carl Maxfield. Jean attended Pleasantville schools and in 1935, at the age of 14, she met Tom Beason at the “new road” opening from Pleasantville to Enterprise. The couple dated and married in 1941 and bought their first house in Pleasantville and started their family. They moved to Bloss Street in Titusville in 1954. In their early married life, Jean worked in the retail business at Murphy’s and, later, at Singers Sewing Machine and Dunn’s Stationery Supply in Titusville. Jean taught Sunday School and was an active member of The Titusville Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed swimming and was talented at sewing, knitting and gardening. In 1962 she and Tom bought The G & H Shop in Titusville, a women’s clothing store, which Jean successfully ran for 22 years. During that time, she enjoyed her many friendships with fellow merchants and was an active member of The Titusville Chamber of Commerce. Jean and Tom greatly enjoyed their family and their many friends, and they traveled around the United States on motorcycle and RV and on cruises during retirement and spent many happy years wintering in McAllen, Texas. During that time, Jean learned to oil paint and created treasured paintings for her family. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Friday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and attend the funeral service on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Barry E. Cressman, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pleasantville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Crawford County Care Center, 20881 State Hwy 198, Saegertown, PA 16433. FLOWERS