Obituary of Eda Bickford

Mrs. Eda Bickford, age 94 a resident of Auburndale passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Lakeland Regional. Mrs. Bickford was born February 5, 1922 in Inverness, Montana to Sebastian and Lugarda (Fettig) Malsam. Eda was a Polk Co. resident since 1974 coming from Montana and a United States Women's Army Corps Veteran. She was a retired clerk for the Florida Highway Patrol. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lakeland and was an avid sports fan. She was preceded in death by her parents; son - Steve Bickford; son-in-law, Michael Herchy; brothers & sisters. Eda is survived by her loving family; Daughter: Renda Herchy of Auburndale, 2 Sons:, Wayne (Marie) Bickford of Billings, MT., Warren (Rosemarie) Bickford of Tucson, AZ.,Sister: argaret Hopper of Ft. Worth, TX., Daughter-in-Law: Dawn Bickford of MT., 12 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Mrs. Bickford's name to; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 30, Lakeland, FL. 33815.