## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Beverly Holderbaum Tucker, born 13 Dec 1929 in Akron, Ohio, died 29 Nov 2020 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at age 90. She worked at Plastic Film Corp. and Kent State, volunteered extensively, and was known as "Spitfire". She was preceded in death by her husband Harold and daughter Laura. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A private memorial service was held at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 810 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. A celebration of Beverly's life was planned for a later date when the pandemic would be over. ## Transcript Beverly Holderbaum (Spitfire) Tucker 13 December 1929 - 29 November 2020 Beverly Mayfield (nee Holderbaum) Beverly Mayfield (nee Holderbaum), 90, died on 29 November 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Akron on 13 December 1929 as the oldest of twin girls Mom soon earned the nickname "Spitfire" as the more vocal and aggressive of the twins. Typical of many in her generation that grew up during The Depression and came of age during World War II she married and poured herself into family life. She was a wonderful seamstress, gardener and cook. A "Doer" by natural inclination she delighted in setting a fine table and making a great meal. Besides working full time at Plastic Film Corp. with her twin sister and later part time at Kent State she volunteered at many organizations over the years: Girl Scout Leader, Children's Hospital, Civic Theater Women's Guild to name a few. She attended Goodyear Heights Methodist Church and the later Tallmadge First Congregational Church. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Raymond Holderbaum; husband, Harold; daughter, Laura Young; sister, Beryl Holderbaum; brother, Roland Holderbaum; grandsons, Greg Young and Indra Derrig; great granddaughter, Lily Derrig. She is survived by daughter, Cheryl Derrig (Don); son, Larry Mayfield; sister, Barbara Ballard (Chuck); grandchildren: Scott Young, Lisa Rainey (Tom), Aaron Derrig, Collin Derrig and Lilly Derrig; great grandchildren: Grace Young, Kate Young, Sierra Rainey, Breck Rainey, Christopher Derrig, Tristan Derrig and Caden Derrig, and many nephews, nieces and friends. Special thanks to Mom's caregivers at Danbury Woods Memory Care and Bella Care Hospice nurses Stephanie, Eileen and Casey and aide Jackie. A private memorial service was held at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 810 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. There will be a celebration of Mom's life at a later date when the pandemic is over. If you wish to make a memorial please give to the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank or the charity of your choice. Birth: 13 December 1929 - Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA Death: 29 November 2020 - Cuyahoga Falls, Summit, Ohio, USA Akron, Ohio The Akron Beacon Journal 6 December 2020 Page B10 ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|---------------------------------------------| | Name | Beverly Holderbaum (Spitfire) Tucker | | Age | 90 | | Birth | 13 December 1929; Akron, Ohio, USA | | Death | 29 November 2020; Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------| | Beverly Holderbaum Tucker | Decedent | Unknown | | Margaret Holderbaum | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Raymond Holderbaum | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Harold | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Laura Young | Daughter (predeceased) | Unknown | | Beryl Holderbaum | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown | | Roland Holderbaum | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Greg Young | Grandson (predeceased) | Unknown | | Indra Derrig | Grandson (predeceased) | Unknown | | Lily Derrig | Great-granddaughter (predeceased) | Unknown | | Cheryl Derrig | Daughter | Unknown | | Don Derrig | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Larry Mayfield | Son | Unknown | | Barbara Ballard | Sister | Unknown | | Chuck Ballard | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Scott Young | Grandson | Unknown | | Lisa Rainey | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Tom Rainey | Grandson-in-law | Unknown | | Aaron Derrig | Grandson | Unknown | | Collin Derrig | Grandson | Unknown | | Lilly Derrig | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Grace Young | Great-granddaughter | Unknown | | Kate Young | Great-granddaughter | Unknown | | Sierra Rainey | Great-granddaughter | Unknown | | Breck Rainey | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Christopher Derrig | Great-grandson | Unknown | | Tristan Derrig | Great-grandson | Unknown | | Caden Derrig | Great-grandson | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |---------------|--------------------------| | Newspaper | The Akron Beacon Journal | | Date | 6 December 2020 | | Page | B10 | | Location | Akron, Ohio | ## Other Relevant Information Beverly worked at Plastic Film Corp. and Kent State University. She volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader, at Children's Hospital, and with the Civic Theater Women's Guild. She attended Goodyear Heights Methodist Church and later Tallmadge First Congregational Church. The family suggested memorial donations to the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank or a charity of choice.