Beverly J. Funk
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Beverly J. Funk

  • January 25, 1938 - December 31, 2011
  • Kansas City, Missouri
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“Mom... I Love You and Miss You Daily. ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Vicki Blust - Weatherby Lake, MO

“I am so blessed to have known Bev and to have basked in the glow of that ever-present smile of hers! She made a difference to so many people with...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Chris Morrison

“I will miss you Bev! You were so kind to me when I first started at NHCC. You brought me closer to God in our bible study group. Thank you for...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Jolene Martin - Liberty, MO

“I will miss Bev - her smile at church services always warmed my heart. She was such a wonderful woman to talk to and to be around. My prayers are...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Julie Kenward - Kansas City, MO

“I remember first ushering with Bev and Ed years ago when NHCC met at New Mark Middle School. She was always such a joy to be around. Her warm smile...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Kelli Koelling - Hamilton, MO

“So blessed to have known Bev. She was always so thoughtful! She will be missed. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Jill and David Bailey - MO

“We extend our sympathy to Beverly's family. Bob & Carolyn Hogg ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Bob Hogg - Lincoln, NE


Beverly Jean Funk, 73, passed into the care of our Lord on December 31, 2011 at Newmark Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Bev was born in Omaha, NE on January 25, 1938 to Edmond and Irene Lowe. She lived most of her early childhood with her Aunt Lenore near Plattsmouth, NE at the age of seven she moved with her family to Paxton; NE. Bev was united in marriage with Edward Funk on September 5, 1959. She served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, and later worked as a nurse at the Sutherland Hospital in Nebraska. She also drove a school bus for 23 years transporting handicapped children to the Maple Valley State School. She was preceded in death by her mother Irene Owen, her step-father John Owen, daughter Joyce and grandson Chad Blust. Survived by her husband Ed of the home, daughter Vicki Blust and husband Ray, Sheri Stewart and partner Kirk Camoriano, and son Larry Funk. 4 grandchildren Matthew, Alexa, Lindsey, and Hunter. Siblings Charles Lowe(Betty) of Murrieta, CA, Larry Lowe(Sally) of Roseville, CA, Faye Veloz(Robert) of Las Vegas, NV, and JR Owen of Jacksonville, FL. A Celebration of life will be held at 10:30am Thursday January5, 2012 at DW Newcomer's White Chapel, with visitation 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Kansas City Rescue Mission, 1520 Cherry St, KCMO.