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BEVERLY KOEHLER Obituary
Kennewick, Wash.
Hillcrest Memorial Center
Beverly Ellen Koehler, age 64, died on August 1, 2009, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA. She was born on September 5, 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents Earl and Jeanne Gibson. In 1975, she married Lynne Koehler. They have lived in the Tri-City area for 30 years. She was the owner and manager of the Columbia Park Marina. She enjoyed reading, fishing, movies and playing board games.
Recently she founded the B-B-CD-D-S, PG, LLC, which inspires us to achieve our dreams and goals through friendship. In her desire to achieve her goals, she looked forward to the future for herself and those around her.
Beverly will be missed by her husband, Lynne Koehler; father, Earl Gibson, Gardiner; sister, Barbara Elam, North Carolina; brothers, Hank Gibson, Port Angeles; and Brian Gibson, Alabama; children, Debbie Baalman and her husband Rich, Kennewick; Sheri Nolan and her husband Carl, Finley; Todd Robinson and his wife Camille, Kennewick; and her 6 grandchildren, Washington and California. Her mother, Jeanne Gibson preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Beverly's life will be held on August 8, 2009, from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. at her home, 212501 E. Finley Road, Kennewick.
Sign the online guestbook at www.HillcrestMemorialCenter.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lisa Roberts
August 29, 2009
I am so sorry to here of the loss of our friend Bev.
Our Love,
Terry and Lisa Roberts
Dee Rhodes
August 18, 2009
Lynne and family . . . it has been such a long time since visiting and spending time with Bevie, but I have always been in touch and close to Barb. You and your family have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a very special lady. -- Dee Rhodes, Bakersfield, California.
Lee Kerr
August 8, 2009
We'll miss your incredible optimism, strength and big smile. For such a little lady, you left a large mark in this world. We'll miss you, Bev.--Lee & Nancy Kerr
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