Beverly Jeanne North
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Memorial services for Beverly J. North, 93, Lawrence will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church. Masks are mandatory at the church. Private family inurnment services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. North passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.
She was born February 26, 1928 in Independence, MO, the daughter of Hilrey Oden (Jack) Hamilton and Fern Lenore (Losey) Hamilton.
Beverly graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. She married A.H. (Hank) North on November 28, 1946. Hank pre-deceased her in 2003.
Bev and Hank established Clinton Parkway Nursey in 1975. They sold the nursery and retired in 1993.
Bev was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence. She sang in the choir and had been an Elder. She was also a member of the Lawrence Civic Choir and Crescendo Choir.
Prior to living in Lawrence, they resided in Ottawa. Bev sang in the church choir and they both were members of First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa. Bev was also a member of Skilton Music Club. She directed the choir for the Job’s Daughters. She sang for many weddings and funerals. They were also members of the Elks Club in Ottawa and in Lawrence.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy A. Farrell, Eudora; Susan L. Reed, Scottsdale, AZ; a son, Ted H. North, Overland Park; a sister, Shirley Ann Minnick, St. Louis, MO; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Singing, church and family & friends were her joy.
The family suggests memorials to First Presbyterian Church, to the church choir, or VNA Hospice of Lawrence and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.
The family will greet friends following the service at the Holiday Inn Express.
To the North family. So sorry to hear about Beverly. She was a great neighbor and a great friend.
Ken and Rachel McKenzie
I will miss my hugs when I deliver her prescriptions to her . I got to see her a short time ago with her daughter . Always had a smile for everybody Jeff Martin
We were saddened to hear of Beverly’s passing. She was a lovely patient. May her memory forever be a blessing.
To the North Family,
Lizzy, Teddy, and I were so very sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. She was one of the greatest neighbors we ever had, and she quickly became endeared to us as Grandma Bev; Teddy still refers to her as such to this day. She always greeted us with a hug and kiss, and she always told us she loved us before we left. I vividly remember Bev and Teddy setting on her living room floor playing with the toys she set aside for him each time we came to visit; it’s a memory I’ll cherish forever. She will forever be our Grandma Bev.
Susan, Nancy & Ted & family,
I’m so sorry for your loss, your mother was my 2nd mother also, she was always ‘momma North’ I love her & will truly miss her smile & hugs & kisses. My prayers are with all of you during this hard time. Cherish all of the love & memories she shared.
I was truly saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. Even though I moved to Overland Park, I thought of her often. I really miss the friendship we shared at First Presbyterian. My deepest condolences to her family . Bev was such a wonder lady, and her beautiful voice will will be greatly missed.
We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of this wonderful lady. Our family has been in the First Presbyterian Church choir with her for years and so enjoyed her innate friendliness and beautiful smile. To our daughter Caitlin she was one of her favorite foster grandmothers and a great friend in the soprano section. Bev will be missed by many.
Amy, Nancy, Ted, and Susan
So sorry to hear about Bev’s passing. She was a real neat lady and I will have fond memories of her. I will not be going to the funeral because of Covid but hope you
all have great memories and remember the good times. Just something to think about, remember her trips with her sisters and how crazy they were. Something that just made you smile and wish you were going.
Ann from Clinton Parkway Nursery
Dear Susan and family
We are saddened to hear of your precious mom’s passing. Her love and memories will remain in your heart forever. We send you warm hugs and prayers.
Your P.E.O. Sisters in Scottsdale.
The members of the Lawrence Music Club are so saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. She had been an active member of LMC for many years, and was always enthusiastic to attend meetings and participate in any choral activities. I also knew Bev through her participation in Crescendo Choir. Her favorite piece over the years was a Rodgers & Hammerstein medley, and she made no secret of the fact that she wanted to be buried with a copy of the sheet music! When the choir can someday resume, the front row just won’t be the same without her.
What a dandy she was!!! Her feisty little self would come into the bank and her voice would be heard immediately!! She loved so many and was so loved in return!!! I know she’s having a great time with those who went before her, including her beloved Hank!!!!!!
Love,
Shirley Valentine-Wynes
University National Bank
Bev and I sang together in various choirs at First Presbyterian Church, Lawrence Music Club Ensembles and the Crescendo Choir that met at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor until Covid shut all of that down. Beverly had a generous and joyful spirit and was a true believer in Christ. We were a part of a Prayer Group that met weekly at FPC and were richer for those special friendships. Bev and her big smile will be missed by many. She was a true friend. Blessings to her family from Ken and Me.
To Susie and family:
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Thinking of you and praying for you to find peace in the midst of the sadness.
Mrs. North was our neighbor for several years and she was always so sweet to our kids. She was a wonderfully kind woman and we’re so sorry for your loss.
The Lawrence Music Club has lost a good and faithful member. She sang in our Music Club Singers and participated in all of our activities.
So very sorry for your loss- Bev was a wonderful neighbor on Meadow Place and will be missed.
Kim Radell