Miriam H. Bicking

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Miriam H. Bicking, 103, of Highland Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community of Honey Brook. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Bicking who died in 1970. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Albert B. Herr and Mary Shirk Herr.
 
Miriam was a lifelong area resident. Since 1929, she was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church where her father began serving there as Pastor. She was active with the Women's Association and she served as assistant organist. Miriam also taught piano for over 50 years.
 
She is survived by three children; Audrey, wife of Jerry Brown of Gap, Walter B. Bicking and wife Linda of Parkesburg and David G. Bicking and wife Kim of Gap, daughter-in-law Eileen Bicking of Gum Tree, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Thomas C. Bicking and three siblings. 
 
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 11am from the Friendship United Methodist Church, 123 East Friendship Church Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation from 10 to 11am.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Friendship Church Memorial Fund at the above address.
 
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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My prays are with you. She will be missed by so many people.

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My deepest sympathy to the family of Miriam Bicking. She gave me piano lessons for 8 years, along with voice lessons for 2 years. She was a wonderful person and great teacher. I play piano and organ for my church, and often think of her when I'm playing, thanking her for all her patience and love. She will be missed, buy I look forward to seeing her again in heaven. She will probably be accompanying the heavenly choirs.
Betty Mae (Martin) Russell
Tom Martin

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What a truly wonderful inspirational person. I did her hair for years until she did not feel comfortable traveling the distance and putting up with the traffic. Not too often in our lives do we meet someone who deeply touches our heart and are with us in thought forever. Mrs. Bicking was one of those people. My condolences to her family.
Joan Atkin

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Bick, I have fond memories of your mom though I have not seen her since the late 50's. She was a very sweet woman who always made me feel comfortable. She was blessed with longivity of life and lived it productively according to the lovely words in her obituary. My condolances go out to you and your family.
Sincerely, JeanneF

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To my dear friend, Miriam:

I will miss you greatly. We knew each other for so long. You were an inspiration to me and our church for many years. I can remember when your Dad as our minister came to visit me when I had rheumatic fever at 16. He was such a great help to me then. My love and condolences go to the family.

God Bless,

Mary H.Lerch

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She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. I cherish the gift of her teaching me how to play the piano. Music is certainly a blessing to the soul. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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To all of the wonderful Bicking families-I want to send my condolences on the passing of lovely Miriam. I always admired her dignity and courage as she aged. We all will always have wonderful memories of her. I am hoping her past year was not too difficult. Hugs to all the Bicking children and I wish you all the best. Fondly, dr. hogg

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I was saddened to read of Mrs. Bicking's passing. I know the last few years have been difficult but she had a long, productive live and was a shining example of a good Christian woman. She was always smiling and pleasant as she taught music to several generations, even those with less than perfect practice habits.
My sincere condolences to the entire Bicking family. May you be comforted in the knowledge that her labors are over and she is at peace.

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