Beverly Pratt Schaufler

Beverly Pratt Schaufler, 89, of Ithaca, passed away August 13, 2016 in Longview's Garden Level, with family at her side. Born in 1926 in Bronxville, NY to Gladys Harding Pratt and Francis Marion Pratt, she attended Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, NY and graduated from Great Neck High School on Long Island.
Her favorite memories include the summers she spent as both a camper and a counselor at YMCA Camp Sloane in Connecticut. Beverly graduated from Cornell University in 1948 from the College of Home Economics. In 1949, she married Ernest F. Schaufler, who predeceased her in 2011. She was active in the Varna United Methodist Church, Service League, Garden Gate Garden Club and Campus Club at Cornell.
Beverly is survived by her three children: Donald (Karen) Schaufler of Ithaca, NY; Katherine Schaufler of Newfield, NY; and Douglas (Janet) Schaufler of Warriors Mark, PA, as well as her eight grandchildren: Kelly, Ted, Amanda, Duncan, Russell, Brenda, Brandon, Tony; and seven great-grandchildren: Grace, Gabriella, Mollie, Joey, Noelani, Taiya, and Greyson; her sister, Virginia Pratt of Oswego, NY; her brother, Hayden Pratt (Katharine) of Glastonsbury, CT and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of Bev's life is planned for 11am Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Longview (Bella Vista Drive), where she spent many happy years. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Interment will be private at Willow Glen Cemetery in Dryden.