Beverly J. Bell
Died May 16, 2020
NORTHPORT
– Beverly June Bell, of Northport, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at
Northport Highlands.
Beverly
was born on May 13, 1928 at her parents’ home in Detroit, the daughter of Anna
and Benjamin Sipes. She attended St.
Theresa’s Catholic School for 12 years.
After graduation, she studied Marketing and Management at the Detroit
Business Institute. She went on to work
at Detroit Edison and then General Motors.
Beverly
married John Frank Bell on October 30, 1948.
They were married for 47 years before his death. She spent most of her life being a wife,
homemaker, and raising her children.
Later she went on to work as secretary for the Birmingham Board of
Education, then to Pontiac General Hospital of Anesthesiology Department. Beverly also went on to earn her real estate
and then broker’s license. After
retiring to Northport, she worked as the zoning administrator for four years.
Beverly’s
religion and church were dear to her heart and guided her throughout her
life. She will be missed by her
children, Christine (Brian) Kimmerly, Curtis (Beth) Bell, David Bell and Kathy Bell;
grandchildren, Christopher (Chrissy) Bell, Bridget Bell, Scott (Brittany)
Kimmerly, Leah (David) Holder, Ian (Amanda) Kimmerly; and great-grandchildren,
Asher, Rhys, Harper, Vivian, Elliot, and Owen.
In
addition to her husband, John Frank, Beverly was preceded in death by her
sister, Geraldine; son, Arthur; and daughter, Karen Marie.
Due
to the Covid-19 virus, a private service will be held at St. Gertrude’s in
Northport. Burial will take place at
Leelanau Township Cemetery.
Memorials
may be directed to St. Gertrude’s Parish, PO Box 9, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
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My condolences to Beverly’s family. I will always remember her strong faith, great kindness, and beautiful smile. May she rest in peace in God’s eternal love.
ReplyDeleteI am sure Beverly is resting with God at this time. Remember meeting her at St.Gertrude's when I first moved to Northport. Told her I did not do well with remembering names. When she told me her name was Beverly I said I would not forget her name because I had a sister named Beverly who passed away at a very young age. We usually sat together at the little get togethers after mass. She was a pleasant person.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with your family, Sandy Biagini and Pat Jenich
Chris and Brian:
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. I know you will miss her!
Lynn
Dear Chris, Curtis and David:
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will always fondly remember her and our visits with family. May God bless you and your families. Love, your cousin, Joyce (Bell) Carbaugh (Kaplan, Louisiana)