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SMITH, BEVERLY JEAN STRANG

September 28, 2018 10 Condolences

Beverly Jean Strang Smith

Beverly Jean Strang Smith, born May 11, 1935, with great sadness died peacefully with her family by her side on September 25, 2018. Beverly was born in Wauwatosa, WI. She moved to Chicago as a young girl. She attended Amundsen High School, Northern Illinois Teachers College and University of Colorado Boulder and graduated with a B.A. in Education.

She was a Kappa Delta, an avid athlete. Hank and Bev were married on August 18, 1956, in Chicago, IL.
In August of 1976, the family moved to Phoenix, AZ.

Beverly taught high school physical education, volunteered at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital for 25+ years in the ER department; and she was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother; Carl and Ethel Strang, sisters; Carolyn Lucas and Roberta Rice, her husband; Henry (Hank) Smith and infant daughter; Sandy Smith.

Beverly is survived by her Daughters; Deanna Golden and Karen Smith, Son; Gary (Joy) Smith, Granddaughters; Jillian and Danielle Golden, and Grandson; Connor Smith.

A Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 with a Funeral Service starting at 11:45 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Interment will follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

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  1. Nancy Dutton

    September 29, 2018 at 9:33 am

    My deepest condolences to you and the family. You are all in my prayers.

  2. Karen J. Smith

    September 29, 2018 at 9:52 am

    I will love you forever mother!!

  3. Ray lane

    September 29, 2018 at 10:03 am

    My family and I send our heartfelt condolences.

  4. Debbie McMorris

    September 29, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Memories of Bev. are so plentiful. I feel very blessed that she came into our family’s life and very quickly became part of our family. We met her when my sister Jan became best friends with Karen about 42 years ago. I had never met a woman as tall as Bev. ( at the time Mrs. Smith to us ) and very quickly learned that her love, kindness, caring, competitiveness, and ambition really made her larger than life! One of the funniest things was how seeing her zoom around in her white convertable I believe MG use to make me smile because she was so tall to get out of that car. I admire her for what a great friend she was to my Mom , myself, and my sisters all these years. I know she and Karen help us get through a many of hospital visits by being there and always willing to play many games to make the time pass. I will love and remember you forever Bev! Thank you for being a part of my family!

  5. Janet Lucas McCombs Woods

    September 29, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    Aunt Bevy will be greatly missed. I have many fond and loving memories with my Auntie Bevy that are deep within my heart. My love and sympathy to all the Smith family.
    Janet Lucas McCombs Woods

  6. BILL PATSCHKE

    September 29, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Karen, our prayers are with you and your family.

    I remember the first time I met your mother. It was at your company picnic. I remember talking sports, golf and the Dan Patrick and the Danettes radio show with her for a couple hours. Who would have known Beverly was such a big fan. It was a wonderful afternoon.

    May you smile every time you think of your mom. I will.

  7. Joleen Byrne

    October 2, 2018 at 9:38 am

    So sorry to loose this wonderful woman. Every time she laughed, I laughed. It was contagious. Many prayers for her family. RIP.

  8. Valerie Pledger

    October 4, 2018 at 9:24 am

    My dear sweet Bevy you will always be missed, but will hold a special place in my heart. So many many happy memories we have shared through the years that I will hold onto! Your family is definitely in my prayers as the loss of you has been devastating for them…..I love and miss you Bevy Poo

  9. Fay Jacobson

    October 4, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    What a awesome best friend Bev was to me for over 30 years. My heart is empty. There isn’t enough words to tell all the great times we had together. We always had each others back no matter what happened. I will miss her deeply. She will always be in my heart and thoughts. May GOD bless the family with courage and strength to carry on. You are all in my prayers daily.

  10. Valley Vista Home Care

    October 6, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Our sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers.

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