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Beverly Harkins Obituary

Richmond, Mo. Beverly Mae Harkins, 81, of Richmond, died at 1:36 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City. Mrs. Harkins was born June 17, 1927, in Lynn, Mass., to Donald Martin Sr. and Loletta (Fish) Martin. She married James F. Harkins Jr. of Lowell, Mass., in May of 1946, he survives, of the home. Other survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Debbie and John Bunch of Richmond and Julie Anderson of Brockton, Mass.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Barbara Ridley of Woburn, Mass., and Bonnie and Norman Winson of Woburn; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, David Harkins; one brother, Donald Martin Jr.; two sisters, Norma Manculuso and Phyllis Ganley; and one grandchild. Mrs. Harkins was a Baptist. She lived most of her life in Woburn. Inurnment will be at a later date. Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main, P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085, 816-776-2233, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Enterprise on Jun. 24, 2008.

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Linda Terhune

June 24, 2008

May the love of familiy and friends bring you comfort as well as your memories of earlier times. Beverly will be greatly missed by many. She was a wonderful friend and an excellent neighbor. I have many fond memories of enjoyable times spent with Beverly and her family.

Bonnie Jean (Martin) and Norman Winson

June 24, 2008

Beverly was the third of six children in our family. She is the 4th to leave us. All of their passings have made an impact. Each one leaves a legacy through extended family. Our sympathy to David's wife Betty and her family, Debbie and her family, and Julie and her family.

Beth David-Hower

June 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends who she has touched..May God give all those affected by her passing comfort and strength thru this difficult time....

Julie Anderson

June 24, 2008

She will be missed dearly. Thru this sad time I was able to witness the Love my Father had for her. After 63 years of marriage. When he married he took his vows very seriously and over the last couple of weeks I have learned just how much those vows meant. I have a new appreciation for the Love that they had for each other. I have lost a loving Mother and My children have lost a loving grandmother. But she will live on in our hearts forever. And I know with my Father's help we will remember her always. My heart goes out to him at this time. Love Julie

Skily Smith

June 24, 2008

she was a greatgrandmother and a great mother who loved her family

john debbie skily bunch

June 24, 2008

she was a loving mother and grandmother, and greatgrandmother
and a loving wife for 62 year.

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