Jerry&Shirlee Bodfield
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
Obituary
Grief is the price of deep love. What we’re feeling now is simply a measure of the joy and closeness that shaped our lives through the love of our parents, Jerry and Shirlee Bodfield.
Dad will be remembered for many things, including his sheer confidence that he could fix almost anything with glue, his commitment to family, his fondness for bolo ties and cowboy boots, and his penchant for mom's banana cream pie. He made a great malt. He loved animals and Sunday morning cartoons. You would regularly find him tinkering under the hood of the car, covered in grease and singing along with classic country tunes. He never lost the swagger from his early days of driving a black Cadillac, with his hair slicked back and his cigarettes rolled in his shift sleeves.
Mom will be remembered for her quiet warmth and sweet nature. She loved being a wife and a mom. She lived for family, and adored her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She laughed at her own really silly mom jokes, was fiercely competitive at Scrabble and card games, was fond of all things fashion and was as lovely inside as she was stunning outside. She marveled at the Tucson mountains, but was always a Maine girl, who loved her sisters, never said no to soft ice cream, and was a truly creative soul who made her kids believe they could achieve anything.
Throughout life, Jerry & Shirlee lived their own kind of love story. Mom fussed over dad and made sure he had breakfast before he headed off to work, and had dinner waiting when he came back. They would retire to the living room to debrief about their day and later, after his retirement, would sit on the porch swing with their coffee and their beloved pets. Meanwhile, you never wondered where dad was, because he was home right on time every night, and spent his days making sure he built security for his family. They loved a good garage sale, a classic western, and the Gaslight Theatre.
Their passing leaves a space that cannot be filled. Yet the memories, lessons, and moments shared will continue to live on in our hearts. Although deeply missed, we find solace that they are together again with all their relatives and friends in Heaven, which mom always described as having streets of gold. They leave behind family that loves them dearly and will keep them in their hearts. 💕
Immediate family:
Children:
George, Cheryl, Robert, Rhonda, Denna
Grandchildren:
Jessica, Amy, Craig
Kimberly, Jenn, Tracy, Bryan
Rochelle, Rachael
Brooke
Great Grandchildren:
Skylar, Jax
Kevin, Hayden, Ethan
Myla, Taye, Chase
Drew, Troy, Kade, Caleb
Lucas, Lily, Lorelei, Lincoln
Eleanor,
Oliver
Leo, Lily
Zach, Alex, Joseph, Aileah
Anjalyna, Hannah, Michael
Important Information
We will gather to lay Jerry and Shirlee to rest together on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m., with a Celebration of Life immediately following at the reception hall at the Grand Haven Amenities Center.
The funeral service will start at 11 a.m. Everyone will gather at:
Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home
511 Old King Road South
Flagler Beach, Fl 32136
386-439-5400
11:30 a.m. We will walk to the gravesite to view their earthly resting place and have a ceremony.
Following the funeral from noon - 4 p.m. we will have a Celebration of Life for our parents.
The Celebration will be at:
The Grand Haven Amenities Center.
2001 Waterside Pkwy,
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Local Florist:
Garden of Eden Florist
4996 Palm Coast Pkwy
NW #8
Palm Coast, Fl 32137
(386) 445-4821
goeflorist.com
Sympathy and Funeral Wreaths, Hearts, and Crosses
HQD Florist
25 Old Kings Rd N
Ste 2A
(386) 315-0890
palmcoastflorist.com
Link below is to see their photo albums through the years. Select the link and an app will open to allow you to view the albums and if desired you can download photo(s) as well. Enjoy!
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Places to Stay
Below is a list of places to stay nearby. There are several options in various prices should you decide to stay the night.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa
200 Ocean Crest Drive
Palm Coast, Florida, 32137, United States
- Nightly rates range from about $300-$700+, this is for Standard rooms to multi-bedroom villas and condos
- Refundable and Nonrefundable rates available
Compass Hotel Flagler Beach
111 S Daytona Ave
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
- Nightly rates range from about $219-$509, this is for standard rooms to suites
- Includes complimentary Sunrise Breakfast daily
- Some booking platforms include Parking
(We have been able to find cheaper rates on Expedia and ExpediaTAAP, depending on your relationship with Expedia we might be able to find better rates here, lower than the average nightly rates posted through the hotel)
Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast
98 Palm Coast Resort Boulevard
Palm Coast, Florida, 32137, United States
- Nightly rates range from about $128–$175/night, mostly for 2-bedroom suites (standard and premium).
- Refundable and Nonrefundable rates available to
Fairfield Inn & Suites Palm Coast I-95
400 Old Kings Road
Palm Coast, Florida, 32137, United States
- Nightly rates range from about $115–$184 for standard king/queen rooms up to suites
- All Rates are Refundable
- This is a Marriott hotel (for those that may be Marriott Members)
Hilton Garden Inn Palm Coast Town Center
55 Town Center Boulevard
Palm Coast, Florida, 32164, United States
- Nightly rates range from about $134–$252/night for standard queen/king rooms up to one-bedroom evolution suites.
- Refundable and Nonrefundable rates available
- This is a Hilton hotel (for those with a Hilton Honors Membership)
You can contact Kimberly to help you book your stay to ensure you get the best rate and/or to assist with booking:
Kimberly Baker
EverboundJourneys@gmail.com
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