Beverly J. Hylwa Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

WHITEFIELD – Beverly J. Hylwa, 88, died on Saturday, March 12, 2016, of natural causes at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield after a long, happy, independent, and mindful life, filled with the love of friends and family. She was born in Errol, NH, on August 16, 1927, the daughter of Zack and Rosie (Covell) Jordan. Beverly started her professional career at the age of 16. She was a line-set newspaper typist in her early years for a newspaper in Ansonia, Conn. A few years later, Bev found her home at the Coös County Democrat for most of her career until retirement. When not working, Beverly and Bill were charter members of the Colonel Town Skirts and Flirts Square Dance Club of Lancaster, and danced throughout the North County and beyond from 1976 to 1986. Beverly also spent many years caring for her aging parents and was a very loyal caregiver. Beverly has a sister, Charlotte Jeffers, of Colebrook, NH and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 25 years, William Hylwa, of Lancaster, and seven siblings: brothers Linwood, Leonard, and James Jordan, and sisters Madalyn Pilbro, Leona Gadwah, Ida Martel, and Mamie Jordan. Beverly thrived spending time with and talking about her family and friends. Her later years were filled with many loyal friends she loved very much. Her friends were an important part of her life at The McKee Inn, and she reveled in telling stories of adventures had. A very special thank you is extended to her devoted friends Jeff and Jane Gilman. She will be missed by many, including her loyal friends Lorraine Kenner and David Newton. Thank you to the wonderful staff at The Morrison, as well as her fun roommate Eleanor who made all the difference in the last few months. Lastly, a thank you to Dr. Ford at Weeks Medical in Whitefield. Bev’s family will receive friends on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a memorial service to immediately follow at the funeral home. A graveside committal service will be held later in the spring at the Colebrook Village Cemetery of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in Beverly’s memory may be made to The Morrison Nursing Home, 6 Terrace St., Whitefield, NH 03598. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Beverly J. Hylwa

August 16, 1927 - March 12, 2016