Obituary of Mary-Burr "Binkie" Chisholm

Mary-Burr Chisholm, "Binkie", 79, of State College, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 1, 1933, in Syracuse, NY., she was the daughter of the late Roland and Emily Gibson Chaput. On June 12, 1954 she married George E. Chisholm II, who survives. She is survived by six children, George E. Chisholm IV of Redwood City, CA., Mary-Burr "Missy" Fortune of Westville, IN., Kent M. Chisholm of Timonium, MD., Andrew F. Chisholm and his wife, Melody M., of State College, Melissa L. Chisholm of Ocoee, FL., Jessica A Chisholm of Ocoee, FL.; five grandchildren, Amelia G. Chisholm and her husband, Brett T. Bentley, Laura L. Summers and her husband, Timothy G., Heather A. Chisholm, Amber E. Gazo and her husband, Joshua, Alexander M. Chisholm and his wife, Kasey; two great-grandchildren, Ella Mae and Daniel F. Summers. She attended Syracuse University. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Binkie was a costume designer and mistress for the State Community Theatre for the Boal Barn Playhouse. A memorial service is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. , Saturday, January 19, 2013 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 208 West Foster Avenue, State College, with the Reverend Richard Wall officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 208 West Foster Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College and will be announced at a later date. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.