Elizabeth (Libby) Bessie Bair
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Elizabeth (Libby) Bessie Bair, 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center from kidney complications.
Born on May 22nd, 1928, in East Brandywine Township, PA., Libby was the daughter of the late William Boulden Warren and Bessie Rachel Ellingsworth Warren. She has lived in Bondsville, PA. Downingtown, PA. Parkesburg, PA, Charlestown, MD, and Elk Neck, MD.
She graduated from Downingtown HS in 1945 where she played Field Hockey, Basketball, and played the French Horn in the band. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester Univ. in 1949 where she played field hockey, basketball, and was a member of the Valkyrie Club. She earned a Master of Science from Temple Univ. and continued graduate study and completed her course work towards an ED.D.
Libby started her teaching career at the YWCA in Coatesville, followed by a temporary position at the Red Lion Area School District in PA. She then moved to the East Fallowfield Consolidated School District where she taught at the elementary school. Coatesville Area School district was later formed, and she moved to North Brandywine Junior HS where she coached Cheerleading. She moved from North Brandywine to S. Horace Scott HS and finished her 49-year teaching career at Coatesville Area Senior HS where she was active in the original design of the school. Throughout the years, she coached field hockey, basketball, softball, track and field, and swimming. She was a co-department head at CASH and sponsored the S.A.D.D. club as well as other clubs. She was the PA. State Coordinator for “Jump Rope for Heart.”
Libby was a member and served as President of the PA State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. She was also a member of the National Association of HPERD and enjoyed attending conferences across the country.
Libby was a member of the West Sadsbury Township Schoolboard in the early 1950s. She represented the township when the Joint Octorara Area School District was formed and was active in the design of the new Octorara Area HS in 1956. She served as a director for over 45 years and secretary of the schoolboard for several years. She also represented the Octorara District on the Chester County Intermediate Unit School Board where she served as President.
Libby was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church where she previously served as an assistant Girl Scout Leader. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #249. Life member of the Downingtown VFW Auxiliary Post #845. Member of the Upper Chesapeake Yacht Club, Member of the All Seasons Garden Club, North East, MD. Member of the Chapel of Four Chaplains, Phila. PA. Previous member of the B.P.O. Elks and the Eagles. Previous member of the Red Hats.
Libby loved her family and friends, teaching, boating on the Chesapeake Bay, traveling, attending the Olympics, sports, swimming, reading, and all her cats and dogs over the years.
She is survived by one daughter, Luanne Bair-Bouchelle (Dennis Bouchelle), a sister-in-law, Doris Warren, and brother-in-law, Thomas Lee, Jr.
Libby was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Captain Lewis E. Bair, her parents, a brother, William E. Warren (Doris), sisters Jeanette Beam (Leon) and Barbara Lee (Thomas). She was blessed with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. from the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA., with visitation from noon until service time. To protect those at-risk, please wear a face mask and practice social distancing while at the church.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Libby Bair’s name to the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA. 19365.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My Condolences
Louanne, I originally met your Mom & Dad at my Dad's grocery store. Both your Mom and Dad were a positive influenece in my life.They encouraged me to persue my love of cooking by attending Central Chester County vo-tech for food prep and after graduation your Dad offered me a job as a chef on his ship ! Although, very intrigued by the offer, I decided to attend college. I enjoyed my talks with both of your parents through the years but always considered your Mom a great friend. We would chat endlessly about life and she continually had positive advice for me. I will always treasure our time together and the sprakle she had in her eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
One of the nicest teachers I
One of the nicest teachers I had the pleasure to be taught by.!! Will always remember her positive influence, when I said I couldn't do something her words where always "yes you can ". Rest in Peace Mrs. Bair.
Thinking of you, Luanne,
Thinking of you, Luanne, during this difficult time. What a great woman and role model she was to so many. I hope to pass through on Monday and pay my respects!!
Great teacher
Mrs Bair was a great gym teacher. I had her at North Brandywine Junior High School when it first started. She was very good at being a Girls gym teacher. 1960.
My time with Mrs bair
I had the pleasure of being her waitress for almost 3 years at jojos superdogs , she was always so nice and happy, didn't matter what was going on she always tried make me laugh and she did! I'm grateful I had that time to spend with her and get to know her! Thank you for bringing her in Luanne and your patience with her was very inlighting !
Super nice person.
Super nice person. Exceptional. Humble. She stood a step or two above.
An inspiration.
Ms. Libby has been an inspiration of life for people who know her. She will be missed by all.
Mrs bai
Mrs Bair was a great teacher and truly cared about her students.
She was definitely one of the Good ones
Lynn yeoman
I'm so very sorry to hear of
I'm so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Bair's passing. She is part of the reason I chose to become a Health & PE teacher. . . her smile and whit were amazing and she truly loved teaching. I was awarded upon graduation an awward (scholarship) in her honor as a future HPED teacher and remember fondly how proud she was when I graduated and started my teaching career at CASH. I hope that I am 1/2 the role model she was as I continue to teach (Downingtown Area School District). Love and hugs to all!!!!!
Dear Luanne, you and your
Dear Luanne, you and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers. She inspired so many people....may her memory be a blessing to every one that was privelegd to know her.
Condolences
LUANNE, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR LAST WEEK OF THE DEATH OF YOUR MOTHER. YOUR PATH CROSSED WITH MINE WHEN YOUR MOM ACCOMPANIED THE SCOTT HS BAND ON OUR TRIP TO THE ORANGE BOWL PARADE IN FLORIDA AND BROUGHT YOU ALONG. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HOW WELL YOU, AS A TEN-YEAR-OLD, BEHAVED THAT WHOLE WEEK. BLESSINGS AND CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. JUDITH HERMAN KHAN, CLASS OF 1965, SCOTT H.S.
Not many like You!!
My Dear Friend! I will forever count it a Blessing to have known Ms Libby, Her gentleness, sincerity, quiet strong Spirit intelligence are a few of the qualities in which will not only make Ms Libby unforgettable they make her a Great Human being. My sincere condolences to you and The Family my prayers for strength will be for you! Rest in Heavenly Peace Ms Libby
What a Wonderful Life
Luanne. So sorry to hear the passing of "Aunt" Libby. She was such a beautiful person, devoted to her family, community and students. She was truly a treasure to so many and you were such a wonderful daughter always. Thoughts and prayers to you during this sad time.
Prayers to all of you
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful person - just as you and your family are. Prayers to you and everyone who's life she touched.
She will be sadly missed.
Libby Bair was such a sweet person. I never had her as a teacher but I got to know her and she became a trusted friend to Lew and me. I wish I could turn the clock back and relive all the wonderful times Lew and I had with Libby. Especially the Sunday morning worship service and the brunch that followed. We made sure you were always at the head of the table. Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you.
My condolences go out to the family
So sorry to Here the passing of a Wonderful Gym teacher Mrs Hair you will be Missed By so Many of Class of 86 my condolences to the Family R.I.P You Where a One if a Kind.
Joan irwin
Mrs. Bair
Dear Luanne, It's been a long time since I have been to the Bay. Your mother was one of the kindest teachers that I've ever had. I played hockey on her teams, she was always so encouraging and up lifting. She really enjoyed her teams I can still see her with her whistle and clapping her hands, to get our attention. She really encouraged we girls and was a great mentor. Please know I'm thinking of you. Sincerely, Mary Sarosi Collier
Ms Libby
I know this is a very difficult time for you. Your Mother was a very wonderful, amazing lady, and will be dearly missed. Be sure to take care of yourself, and please do not hestiate to ask me if you need anything. Please accept my deepest codolences. Love and Hugs The Bouchelle Family
Mrs. Bair
Luanne, May God's peace with you and all of your family during your Mother's passing . Another great person taken to be with her God. Your mother was my favorite teacher at East Fallowfield in the mid 50's when the same teacher taught all of the subjects. As I became older I still think of my teachers and classmates at East Fallowfield. The ironic thing is that I married a teacher who taught for 30 years in the Downingtown School District. Doug Cox, East Fallowfield 1958
RIP
Ms Bair was my gym teacher at CASH and my mom also had Ms.Bair as her gym teacher as well.