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Beverly Mary Foss

1925 - 2005

BORN

1925

DIED

2005

Beverly Foss Obituary

Beverly Mary Foss July 11, 1925 May 29, 2005 Funeral services will be on Friday, June 3rd, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Phillips for Beverly Foss, 79, who passed away gracefully on May 29th. Born in New Hampshire, Bev graduated from Addison Gilbert Hospital School of Nursing in Massachusetts in 1946. She married Clement A. Foss in 1947 and moved to Bakersfield in 1956. She worked at San Joaquin Hospital and Bakersfield Community Hospital for 23 years. Bev was a devout Catholic, enjoyed her daily walks, playing Bunco, traveling and monthly luncheons with The Girls. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and lived for her family, especially her little ones. Bev is preceded in death by her husband Clement of 35 years and two sons, Al and Chris Foss. She is survived by her children, Steve Foss, Judy and Hank Dryer, Bob and Kathy Foss, Mary and Javier Herrera, Tammie and Jimmy Sitton, JoAnn Birdsall and Stephani Foss; siblings, William Piche and Eleanor and Rudy Berube; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and countless nephews, nieces and friends. A special thank you to Hoffman Hospice and Oakdale Heights. Visitation will be Thursday, June 2nd at Mish Funeral Home from 4-7pm. With Rosary starting at 7pm. Legacy.com

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jun. 1, 2005.

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Gerald Kirk Beasley-Schneider

June 2, 2005

Beverly you were a good friend to my Grandmother Cecelia McCracken. You worked together with her at San Joaquin Hospital. You came to my parents Gerald and Maggi (McCracken) Schneider's wedding. You are a lovely wonderful women and will be truly missed. God Bless You Beverly, and now you can be at peace and see your Son and my Grandmother.

Dawn van Eek

June 2, 2005

Our thoughts are with you during this very sad time. We will miss Beverly and always remember her. What a great lady!



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Edie Caffrey

June 1, 2005

Beverly and my mother (Cecelia McCracken) were good friends and worked together for many years.

When my mother passed Beverly became my life long friend. She took me under her wing.

We had fun taking a vacation to Canada together and spent time just visiting.

She will be missed. I love you Bev.

Judy Fambrough-Billingsley

June 1, 2005

My prayers are with all of you;family and friends. I have the deepest respect for Mrs. Foss. Her kindness and soft manner will always be remembered. Mrs. Foss now rests in the arms of a loving God. She is at peace. God Bless and keep you.

Eleanor & Rudy Berube Bette & Jay Shattuck

June 1, 2005

Our thoughts are with you all during this time of loss and sadness. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of love. We were lucky to have Bev touch our lives she was such a wonderful woman, sister and friend.



Our hearts and thoughts are with you. With all our love!

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