Beverly J. Yearke
Beverly J. Yearke, 87, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND.Beverly was born October 23, 1925 in Grand Forks to Frank and Clara (Running) Whalen. She attended Central High School and was later married to George Yearke on February 15, 1944 in East Grand Forks. She worked for the Implement Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance and in 1962; she joined her husband in operating the 220 market in East Grand Forks until 1975. They went on to operate the G&B Second Hand Antique shop until its closing in November 2006.
- Beverly J. Yearke
Beverly J. Yearke
Beverly J. Yearke, 87, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND.
Beverly was born October 23, 1925 in Grand Forks to Frank and Clara (Running) Whalen. She attended Central High School and was later married to George Yearke on February 15, 1944 in East Grand Forks. She worked for the Implement Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance and in 1962; she joined her husband in operating the 220 market in East Grand Forks until 1975. They went on to operate the G&B Second Hand Antique shop until its closing in November 2006.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents; husband George in 2004; sisters: Mariann Wilson, Lavonne “Peewee” Thompson; and stepfather Melville LaForce.
Funeral Service: 3:00 PM Thursday February 28, 2013 at Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, MN
Visitation: One Hour before Services at Dahl Funeral Home
Interment: Spring 2013 at Memorial Park South, Grand Forks, ND
Online Guestbook: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by: Dahl Funeral Home ~ East Grand Forks, MN
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Van S.
My family lived next door to George and Bev from 1961 to 1973, and my brother and I both worked at the 220 Market when we were in high school. She was always very understanding and supportive. Patty Weidner Sillerud03/14/2013 9:22 AM
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