BEVERLY M. ADAIR

BEVERLY M. ADAIR, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at her residence. Born July 18, 1914, in Noble County, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alma Davidson. She was a Teacher for 36 years, retiring in 1976 from Holland Elementary School. She had previously taught at Wolf Lake, Kendallville and Churubusco schools. She was a charter member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. "She was loving and devoted to her family." Surviving are daughter, Kathleen (John) Bennett of Fort Wayne; granddaughter, Meredith (Gregory) Neumann of South Bend; and grandson, Douglas Bennett of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Adair in 1985; and sister, Evelyn Harrold. Service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial in Thorn Cemetery, Ormas, Ind. Memorials to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.