Belva Ann Bopp was the last child born to Linnie and Charles Bopp on July 1, 1918. She was the fourth child after Leon (1908), Leliah (1910), Lula (1912).
She married Max Waite on September 30, 1940 in Franklinville, New York and together the couple worked together for nearly thirty years until his death on April 1st, 1968. The pair worked in the restaurant business and bowling alleys, but primarily in diners and coffee shops.
Max was a fan of horses and until the closing of Belva's Restaurant in 1998, there on the wall still hung two large tapestries depicting horses.
" Belva's " was a popular hang out in the town of Rushford for the kids, as well as people of the town. Although Belva and Max never had any children of their own, she held a special interest and place in her heart for the kids. Belva thought that in giving kids a place to go and listen to a juke box, shoot a game of pool or play pinball; it kept them off the street and out of trouble. In the little town of Rushford at Belva's Restaurant there was room for everyone.
Belva and her sister Lula lived together in town after Max's death. Lula was a hairdresser by trade and Belva ran the restaurant--Lula helped at the restaurant as well. The sisters were very close and were together until Lula's passing in 1985 at the age of 73.
When Belva passed away at the age of 81 in 1999, the kind woman had amassed a quiet fortune. With Max's business and Belva's hard work, she passed away with over two million dollars in assets. Belva left her estate to the Belva Waite Memorial Fund that gives scholarships to children in the Allegany county of New York area. Each year the schools in that area choose recipients of the award in a few levels. Belva's legacy remains with the kids. She is watching out for, and over them still......
She married Max Waite on September 30, 1940 in Franklinville, New York and together the couple worked together for nearly thirty years until his death on April 1st, 1968. The pair worked in the restaurant business and bowling alleys, but primarily in diners and coffee shops.
Max was a fan of horses and until the closing of Belva's Restaurant in 1998, there on the wall still hung two large tapestries depicting horses.
" Belva's " was a popular hang out in the town of Rushford for the kids, as well as people of the town. Although Belva and Max never had any children of their own, she held a special interest and place in her heart for the kids. Belva thought that in giving kids a place to go and listen to a juke box, shoot a game of pool or play pinball; it kept them off the street and out of trouble. In the little town of Rushford at Belva's Restaurant there was room for everyone.
Belva and her sister Lula lived together in town after Max's death. Lula was a hairdresser by trade and Belva ran the restaurant--Lula helped at the restaurant as well. The sisters were very close and were together until Lula's passing in 1985 at the age of 73.
When Belva passed away at the age of 81 in 1999, the kind woman had amassed a quiet fortune. With Max's business and Belva's hard work, she passed away with over two million dollars in assets. Belva left her estate to the Belva Waite Memorial Fund that gives scholarships to children in the Allegany county of New York area. Each year the schools in that area choose recipients of the award in a few levels. Belva's legacy remains with the kids. She is watching out for, and over them still......
Belva Ann Bopp was the last child born to Linnie and Charles Bopp on July 1, 1918. She was the fourth child after Leon (1908), Leliah (1910), Lula (1912).
She married Max Waite on September 30, 1940 in Franklinville, New York and together the couple worked together for nearly thirty years until his death on April 1st, 1968. The pair worked in the restaurant business and bowling alleys, but primarily in diners and coffee shops.
Max was a fan of horses and until the closing of Belva's Restaurant in 1998, there on the wall still hung two large tapestries depicting horses.
" Belva's " was a popular hang out in the town of Rushford for the kids, as well as people of the town. Although Belva and Max never had any children of their own, she held a special interest and place in her heart for the kids. Belva thought that in giving kids a place to go and listen to a juke box, shoot a game of pool or play pinball; it kept them off the street and out of trouble. In the little town of Rushford at Belva's Restaurant there was room for everyone.
Belva and her sister Lula lived together in town after Max's death. Lula was a hairdresser by trade and Belva ran the restaurant--Lula helped at the restaurant as well. The sisters were very close and were together until Lula's passing in 1985 at the age of 73.
When Belva passed away at the age of 81 in 1999, the kind woman had amassed a quiet fortune. With Max's business and Belva's hard work, she passed away with over two million dollars in assets. Belva left her estate to the Belva Waite Memorial Fund that gives scholarships to children in the Allegany county of New York area. Each year the schools in that area choose recipients of the award in a few levels. Belva's legacy remains with the kids. She is watching out for, and over them still......
She married Max Waite on September 30, 1940 in Franklinville, New York and together the couple worked together for nearly thirty years until his death on April 1st, 1968. The pair worked in the restaurant business and bowling alleys, but primarily in diners and coffee shops.
Max was a fan of horses and until the closing of Belva's Restaurant in 1998, there on the wall still hung two large tapestries depicting horses.
" Belva's " was a popular hang out in the town of Rushford for the kids, as well as people of the town. Although Belva and Max never had any children of their own, she held a special interest and place in her heart for the kids. Belva thought that in giving kids a place to go and listen to a juke box, shoot a game of pool or play pinball; it kept them off the street and out of trouble. In the little town of Rushford at Belva's Restaurant there was room for everyone.
Belva and her sister Lula lived together in town after Max's death. Lula was a hairdresser by trade and Belva ran the restaurant--Lula helped at the restaurant as well. The sisters were very close and were together until Lula's passing in 1985 at the age of 73.
When Belva passed away at the age of 81 in 1999, the kind woman had amassed a quiet fortune. With Max's business and Belva's hard work, she passed away with over two million dollars in assets. Belva left her estate to the Belva Waite Memorial Fund that gives scholarships to children in the Allegany county of New York area. Each year the schools in that area choose recipients of the award in a few levels. Belva's legacy remains with the kids. She is watching out for, and over them still......
Inscription
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
