Obituaries
Obituary for Beverly Jean (Gummerson) Green
Peoria- Beverly Jean (Gummerson) Green, age 88, of Peoria, passed away at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her residence with her husband and sister by her side.
Born October 2, 1932, in Peoria, a daughter to Raymond and Dorothy (Stonebock) Gummerson. She was Valedictorian of the 1950 Class of Peoria Central High School. On September 23, 1950, she married Duane “Bim” M. Green Sr., and together they cherished 71 years of marriage. Beverly worked as a chiropractic assistant for three generations of Dr. Barnes. She was both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, and a former member of the Ivy Club. Beverly loved ballroom dancing and traveling, especially when it came to visiting her family, children and grandchildren. She was an AARP tax aide for 20 years, and a partner in account/tax business for over 40 years. She always held a special spot in her heart for Mistletoe her precious Miniature Schnauzer. Beverly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her husband Duane Green of Peoria; two children: Duane M. (Jane) Green, Jr. of Apple Valley, MN and Pamela J. Haas of Swanton, VT; four grandchildren: Sarah (Jesse) Jones, Jenna (Matt) Alden, Dr. Zachary (Meagan) Haas and Joshua Green; 8 great-grandchildren: McKayla and Ariana Jones, Ryker and Rayden Alden, Tucker, Caroline and Oliver Haas and one great-grandson due in October; one sister Linda R. Buck of Kalamazoo, MI; brother-in-law Norman Green of Peoria, as well as, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Norman Buck, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021, from 10:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Father Stephen Willard will officiate, and entombment will follow in Resurrection Mausoleum. The Funeral Mass may be watched via live stream on the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SVdPvikings.
Memorials in Beverly’s memory may be made to ST. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Unity Point Methodist Hospice or charity of the donor’s choosing.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
19
Jul
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
Funeral Mass
Monday
19
Jul
11:00 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
Memorial Contribution
Donor's Choice
UnityPoint Hospice
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