Beatrice G. Stidham, 84 of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:13 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in her daughter’s residence.

On Oct. 31, 1929, she was born in Chicago, Ill., to Edward and Lillian (Woulff) Throw. She was united in marriage to Spike Stidham on March 27, 1951, in Chicago. He preceded her in death.

Living most of her life in the Warsaw area, Beatrice and her husband owned Stidham Construction and then VNB Golf Club, Warsaw, where she retired in 1985. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and socializing with her family.

Beatrice is survived by three children: Michael (Ruth) Malone, Van Wert, Ohio; Kathleen (Adam) Slone, Warsaw; and Pat Stidham, Forest, Ohio; her brother: Henry Throw, Oregon; three grandchildren: Mike Malone, Van Wert, Ohio; Lindsey Jaworowicz, San Diego, Calif.; Michelle Malone, New Haven, Ind.; and five great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters.

There are no visitation hours or services planned. Burial will be at a later date.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements.

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