Mrs. Beverly J. Saddlemire

January 18, 1928 - May 5, 2021

Beverly J. Saddlemire, 93 of Cortland, passed away on May 5, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1928 in Binghamton, NY the daughter of Elias "Jack" Douglas and Lestie (Tisdell) Douglas. Beverly graduated from Binghamton Central High School in 1948. She then worked at Fowler's Department Store in the Jewelry Department, which she loved. In June of 1948 she married her childhood sweetheart Kenneth J. Saddlemire of Newark Valley, NY. After the birth of their son Dale, they lived in Ross Corners and then in Apalachin, NY. When Kenneth retired from IBM, they moved to Zepherhills, FL. Throughout her life, her happiest days were spent at Indian Cove, Owasco Lake. Beverly was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth J. Saddlemire, her parents "Jack" and Lestie Douglas and her sister Marian Douglas. Surviving is her son, Dale C. Saddlemire, daughter-in-law Rae Marie Saddlemire, granddaughter Michelle (Jeffrey) Alvord and great-grandson Justin Alvord of Vestal, NY. There will be calling hours on Tuesday May 11, 2021 from 10-11 a.m. in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St. Cortland, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the conclusion of calling hours with Rev. Al Ferguson officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Vestal Hills Cemetery in Vestal, NY. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Association, 441 Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Beverly's family would like to thank the doctors who cared for her as well as all of the compassionate nurses and therapists of HCR Home Care and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Please note that Covid 19 protocols are in place and social distancing as well as masks will be required in the funeral chapel at all times. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com