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Lou Jane Esther Bickert (Jarvis)

December 06, 1925 - December 23, 2023

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Obituary For Lou Jane Esther Bickert (Jarvis)

Age 98 on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 of Oakland, New Jersey.

Lou Jane was the loving wife of William E. Bickert of Oakland, New Jersey and beloved mother of Janie (John) Morzenti of Devon PA, William (Nancy) Bickert Jr of Coronado CA, Virginia (Tom) Weber of Bethel Park PA, and Linda (Paul) Higgins of Roswell GA. She was adored as grandmother of eleven (11); and great-grandmother of seventeen (17). She was the daughter of the late Anthony Woodward and Mary (Wilson) Jarvis from Brentwood PA, sister of the late Harlan Jarvis and Marian Jarvis, and a loving aunt and sister-in-law.

Lou Jane grew up in Whitehall, PA. She loved music, and sat first chair clarinet for the All State Pennsylvania High School Band before graduating from Baldwin High School in 1944. After high school, her precise printing and beautiful cursive was put to good use as she worked as a draftsman at Pittsburgh Electric Power and Light Company in the Oliver Building. Her writing continued throughout her life in the forms of poetry, journaling, and thoughtfully documenting family trips and milestones.

She married William Bickert on June 16th, 1951, and after many moves (typical of a Navy and airline wife) they settled in Oakland, NJ for 58 years. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Women’s Auxiliary at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, and The Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to the loving care that she gave her family, she was a devoted caregiver to her sister Marian. Her personality and talents were well-rounded, as her athleticism shined from the ski slopes to the baseball diamond. This stood in charming contrast to her interior decorating and sewing skills. Her cooking was legendary among her family and she created fond memories with everything she made- from ornate holiday meals for over 20 people, to her simple late-night snacks.

To celebrate Lou Jane’s life, friends and family will be received at services in two locations:

Oakland, New Jersey
-Visitation on Friday, December 29th, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm
Oakland Memorial Home (330 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ 07436) https://www.oaklandmemorial.com/

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
-Visitation on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. (4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227) https://johnfslater.com/
-Church service on Thursday, January 4th, 2024 at 11:00 am
Christ United Methodist Church (44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102) https://christumc.net/
-Immediately followed (at 1 pm) by internment committal services
The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017) https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ncalleghenies.asp

Please send condolences to Oakland Memorial Home or John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Lou Jane’s honor can do so to Shriners Hospital for Children (Ohio location) online at: https://lovetotherescue.org/ or Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Donor Relations, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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  • March 01, 2024

    Mary Benjamin

    Our Mema was absolutely one of a kind. The most genuinely caring and sweet person I've ever met, with a wonderful sense of humor and fun. Spending time with her was a blessing, as she absolutely radiated warmth and love. Her selfless spirit was tirelessly dedicated to her family, and we will all cherish our precious memories of her for our entire lifetimes. She was an angel while she was here with us on this earth, and now she's our guardian angel watching over us from heaven. We miss you so very much, Mema.

  • December 31, 2023

    gigi weber

    My sister Janie's husband John summed our Mother up the best with one sentence...... "She was the sweetest of all hearts." I love you Mommy. Love, Gigi

  • December 29, 2023

    David Farinick

    Mr . Bickert Gigi Billy Janie Linda & family . I'm SOOOOOOOO Sorry for you loss . Your Mom , MeMa was a great person & I was lucky enough to get to know her since I was very young . I also remember the stories you guys told me about your family & mine . I remember you telling me about Bruce & Charlie sled riding with you guys & they broke arms & legs at separate times & if any of you went to Manito back way when ago & if you had Mr . Carino he also told me the same stories you guys told me lol . Plus other stories you guys told meI even forgot some of them since I haven t seen most of you in like forever. But a lot of memories between you guys & my family . Since I'm out of Oakland 22 1/2 years , I do miss you guys & the neighbors. My parents wanted to stay longer but with my parents health back in the early 2,000 s I told my parents , it s time for the house to go up for sale . I can't always be here when you need me , your health is failing etc then my mother said ok then we we very lucky to sell it in 3 months & we thought we d have to wait a few years til someone bought our house but we were wrong . But do miss you guys & I ll think back to the times I ve had with your family etc . But I will see you all tomorrow . My love thoughts & prayers are with all of you . I'm deeply sorry for your loss . David Farinick