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Beverly Krespach Obituary

KRESPACH , Beverly Beste God sent his angels to accompany our mom, Beverly Beste Krespach , to heaven on May 22, 2013. Beverly was born June 7, 1927, the daughter of Frederick John and Evelyn Bevans Beste in Baltimore, MD. She married Charles William Krespach, Jr. They celebrated 50 years of marriage until his death in 1998. In 1969, she relocated with her family to Alexandria, VA. In addition to her parents and husband, Charles, Beverly was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Beste Russell, sister in law and brothers-in-law, Louise (Ernest) Berger and Jacques Knox. Beverly is survived and loved by her children and their spouses - Robin (Dick) At Lee, Charles (Deanna) Krespach, Claire (David) Holt, Craig (Judy) Krespach, and honorary son Ronald (Jane) Stevens. In addition, she is survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves many loved nephews and nieces as well as her sister-in-law, Evelyn Knox; and brothers, Charles (Lois) Beste and Jack (Ginger) Beste.
Visitation will be held at Second Presbyterian, 201 Menchville Rd, Newport News, VA on Friday, May 24 at 5 PM. A funeral service will follow at 7PM. Interment will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Baltimore, MD at 11:30 AM on May 25, 2013. In lieu of flowers, our mom requested remembrances be made to Denbigh United Christian Outreach, Second Presbyterian Church, or Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church, all located in Newport News, VA. Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, VA.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on May 24, 2013.

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Kendra Mendenhall

May 25, 2013

I remember your mom as a caring and considerate person. She conveyed her love and acknowledgement to many people by sending her cards. Over the years, I have seen some of her wonderful traits in you, Claire. In this way, she lives on in you and all those whom her life touched. I hold her and your family in my prayers and heart.

KITTY SMITH

May 24, 2013

CLAIRE AND FAMILY,
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. FONDLY,KITTY

Jennifer Green

May 24, 2013

Your mom was very special. She appreciated all the love your family surrounded her with. She told me how Drew, Melissa, and Jordan would take her on errands, how much Claire was giving up so much of her life to take care of her. So, my prayer is that you all remember the sweet memories, surround yourselves in all the love and life she wanted for you. I love you all and pray that her homegoing gives you comfort and peace.

sue laughrun

May 24, 2013

claire, dave, and kids, i know how much your mom/grandma meant to all of you and am sad to see this. you will have wonderful memories of her to sustain you for life!! thoughts and prayers with you all. sue, jerry & alyson

Gwendolyn Moody

May 24, 2013

We lift you up unto the Lord
In this time of grief,
We pray the Lord will be to you
The comfort that you need
And when you have no answers
To all the questions 'why',
Know that God is in control
And is there by your side
He understands the way you feel
And knows the loss you face,
So rest in His eternal love,
For there, you'll find His grace...Love the Moody/King Family

Mikki Lubertazzi

May 24, 2013

Claire and family, I am so sorry. I know though, how much she treasured the last few years sharing her life with you and Dave and your kids. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Henry & Joyce Bennett

May 23, 2013

Claire, David and Family,
Having already lost some of our parents, we know what you are going through. We will lift you up in our prayers as you work through the grief of your loss. Try to focus on the good memories and trust in the Lord that she is in a safe place with no more suffering.

Henry & Joyce Bennett

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