1934
Beverly
2017
Beverly J. Prior
March 3, 1934 — December 3, 2017
PRIOR, Beverly J.
of Kalamazoo
Went to be with her Lord, Sunday evening, December 3, 2017. Beverly was born March 3, 1934 in Plainwell, MI the daughter of the late Donald and Marian (Richardson) Stilson and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo College and was a longtime member (55 years) of Westwood United Methodist Church. Beverly was very active in her church and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. On June 28, 1952 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Thomas Prior who preceded her in death on March 4, 1993. Surviving are her children, Donald (Laura) Prior, Michael Prior, James (Heidi) Prior, Susan Prior, Mary (Terry) Merkle; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Chipman; and 2 nieces and a nephew. Friends may meet the family from 6-8 pm Wednesday, December 6; and 10-12 pm Thursday, December 7 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, December 7 at Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd. with Rev. Dr. Wayne Price officiating. Private family interment will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Westwood United Methodist Church.
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
538 Nichols Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49006
of Kalamazoo
Went to be with her Lord, Sunday evening, December 3, 2017. Beverly was born March 3, 1934 in Plainwell, MI the daughter of the late Donald and Marian (Richardson) Stilson and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo College and was a longtime member (55 years) of Westwood United Methodist Church. Beverly was very active in her church and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. On June 28, 1952 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Thomas Prior who preceded her in death on March 4, 1993. Surviving are her children, Donald (Laura) Prior, Michael Prior, James (Heidi) Prior, Susan Prior, Mary (Terry) Merkle; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Chipman; and 2 nieces and a nephew. Friends may meet the family from 6-8 pm Wednesday, December 6; and 10-12 pm Thursday, December 7 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, December 7 at Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd. with Rev. Dr. Wayne Price officiating. Private family interment will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Westwood United Methodist Church.
Visitation
DEC 6. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Visitation
DEC 7. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Funeral Service
DEC 7. 03:00 PM
Westwood United Methodist Church538 Nichols Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49006
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