Beverly Ann Smith

Beverly A. Smith, 69, a resident of W9619 Lincoln Road, Eldorado, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospice Home of Hope.She was born on August 22, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a daughter of Alton and Rose Hamer Gabrilska.She was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School Class of 1957.On December 13, 1958, Beverly married Walter C. Smith at Eldorado Congregational Church.The church was later moved to Galloway House & Village.She was employed at Miles Kimball Company, Oshkosh, for several years; at Green Giant Canning Company, Rosendale, as a foreman for a number of years, and was a bus driver for the Rosendale School District for 28 years.Beverly served in 4H for 60 years and as General Leader with the Busy Bees 4H Club for 31 years.She was an accomplished seamstress, bringing joy to many a bride on her wedding day. She would sew dresses for complete bridal parties, sometimes as many as nine dresses for one wedding. In addition, to complement her fondness for teddy bears, she would design and sew over 500 comfort teddy bears with outfits made from the cloth of the deceased. Bev provided this lovely tribute at no expense to the families.Other hobbies she enjoyed throughout her lifetime were bowling leagues at West Side Lanes and Brenner’s Bowl, bingo, multiple crafts, cards including sheepshead, reading, and being around young children while they played sports.Beverly was a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Rogersville.She is survived by her husband, Walter; son, George (Peggy) Smith, Fond du Lac; daughter, Becky Hable, Rhinelander; two granddaughters, Melissa (Keith) Kraemer, and Dana Pollom; a great-grandson, Dominick Kraemer; and one sister, Patricia Blasco, Milwaukee, and grand-dog, Tippy.Preceding her in death were her parents, one sister, Geraldine Gabrilska, and two brothers, Robert and Ronald Gabrilska.Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 pm on Tueday, April 28, 2009, at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, and from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 29, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Rogersville.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. Kimberly Stowell officiating.Cremation will follow with inurment at Ledgeview Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.Memorials may be directed to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Busy Bees 4H, or Rosendale VFW Post 10195

Beverly Ann Smith

August 22, 1939 - April 25, 2009