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Beverley Funk Obituary
Beverley M. FUNK Age 86, passed away in her Bothell, Washington home on February 25, 2012. Bev was born in Tacoma, Washington to Harry and Loretta Naubert on March 6, 1925. She attended Stadium High School, Class of '43, and then went on to Oregon State University. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and graduated with a degree in Education in 1948. She was teaching at Clover Park High School when she met and married Roy Funk. Together they raised their three children, Chris, Cathy and Gary in the home they built in Richmond Beach. Beverley returned to teaching as the kids grew, first as a substitute, and then as a full-time Business Education teacher at Mountlake Terrace Senior High School. She taught there for fifteen years before moving on to fifteen more years at Edmonds Community College. Bev also was an author of textbooks, and a sought-after Education Consultant. When Bev retired from teaching, she found a new career: Volunteering. While living on Camano Island for 20+ years, she served on various boards of schools and hospitals, and was a driving force in the founding of the Sunrise Inn House for the families of patients at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. She spent countless hours working for Children's Hospital and the Seattle Alzheimer's Association. During their winter trips south to California, Bev continued volunteering at Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage. Beverley is predeceased by her brother, Bill Naubert, and her youngest son, Gary. She is survived by her husband, Roy; her son, Chris and his wife, Marilyn; her daughter, Cathy and her husband, Dick; grandsons, Bryan and Cole; great-grandsons, Christian and Matthew, and six nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, 322 N. 175th St. Shoreline, Washington 98133. Beverley will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Seattle, Washington Sign Beverley's on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kim Menne
March 25, 2013
Hi Roy.
Thinking of you and wanted you to know that I sure loved Bev. I got a card in the mail and it reminded me of Bev's thoughtful computerized cards for my birthday and Christmas. She would be glad to know that I now work at Everett CC and still working as a volunteer at the Skagit festival of trees. Again, we met when she was my volunteer in Volunteer Services at Everett CC. She was very special and wise, and I am happy that she was part of my life. I hope that you are doing good, enjoying the sunshine, going back and forth from Edmonds to CA... and having quality family time. What a lady~ Take care. Kim
March 5, 2012
Mrs. Funk was my advisor and teacher at Everett Community College from 1978-1980 when I graduated. She was a wonderful teacher and was always there with a kind word. Her classes were always a joy to attend. My condolences to you all.
JoAnn Heichel
March 3, 2012
Roy and Family - Bev was my secretarial teacher at Everett Community College 1970-1971. She was a wonderful teacher and had a gentle, kind manner about her. After graduating from ECC, Bev and I worked on a secretarial advisory committee together for several years. We always had a good chat. She was a loving woman! Then I would see her around Stanwood and chat with her more :) I had lost track of her in the last several years... so sorry to find out where she lived via her obit.
You are blessed to have had her in your life. I pray the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, will comfort you, give you courage to go on, and give you peace.
Blessings,
JoAnn Heichel
Stanwood
Mary Cunnington
March 1, 2012
Roy and family, I am deeply saddened by Bererley's passing. She was one of a kind. She so enjoyed giving her annual Christmas Brunch's and I felt so privileged to be invited. All who knew her will miss greatly. Sincere condolences.
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Pete McDougall
March 1, 2012
Roy and family I offer you my condolences. Bev was a great lady. I admired her leadership qualities in what ever she did. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pete McDougall
Kim Menne
March 1, 2012
I loved this lady! Beverley Funk was my "volunteer" assistant when I worked at Providence Everett Medical Center in Volunteer Services. She was a beautiful person. She had spunk! She was prompt! She had technology skills ... and was not afraid to learn new technology! She brightened my days ... and I had the opportunity to see her last year, when she volunteered (as she usually did) for the Skagit Valley Festival of Trees. We took our picture taken together and I remember her last hug! God bless her family and friends. She will be missed but not forgotten. She often talked about her son passing, and glad that she will get to see him again......... God Bless! Kim Menne
March 1, 2012
A wonderful neighbor & friend. I will greatly miss her and the conversations we had. A very caring person. Alice Anderson, Bothell
Sharon (Hynson) Ralston
March 1, 2012
My condolences to Mrs. Funk's family. She was a great instructor at Everett Community College. I was a work-study student in the business division for three years in the late 70's and early 80's, and she took me under her wing and was a wonderful mentor. I fondly remember dinners at her house and house sitting at Camano Island for her. She taught me many valuable skills that I still use in my career today. She was a great lady.
February 29, 2012
Condolences to Mrs. Funk's family from a former student of hers in typing and business law classes at Terrace High 1961-64. She was a great teacher!
Barbara Cronin(nee Branscome)
February 29, 2012
Mrs. Funk was my teacher and advisor at Everett Community College from 1972 to 1974, when I graduated. I really liked and admired her. She was a fun, lively and kind person. She will be missed.
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