Beverly L. Seely (born Carlson)
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Gender: Female
Date of Birth: November 22, 1936
Date of Death: June 25, 2008
Birth Place: Tomah, WI
Death Place: Madison, WI
Beverly L. Seely
On June 25, 2008, Beverly L. Seely, age 71, of Madison, passed from this world and went on to her next journey.
“Bev” was born on Nov. 22, 1936, to Laverne “Bonnie” (Murphy) and Edward Carlson in Tomah. She was united in marriage to Norman Seely on Dec. 1, 1956, at Bethel Baptist Church in rural Camp Douglas. Their marriage was blessed with two children, a son Eddie and daughter Lori. Bev worked for several different branches of the UW System. She was always ready for new challenges and advancing her education. In 1990 she earned an associate applied science degree in business mid-management, in 1992 a bachelor of art degree, in 1999 a massage therapist or bodyworker license, and in 2005 became a published poet.
She is survived by her husband, Norman; son, Eddie; daughter, Lori, all of Madison; brothers, Gene (Pat) Carlson of Tomah and Rick (Judy) Carlson of Geronimo, Okla.; her aunt, Gretchen Hanson of Baraboo; several nieces and nephews; she was “Grandma Bev” to Dylan and Anjelica Seely of Prairie du Chien, and Amber Ann Fortney of Columbus; and a special friend, Fran of Stoughton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie and Edward Carlson; father and mother-in-law, Bird and Ruby Seely; an infant brother; several brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; and friends.
There will be a private service for immediate family. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
In accordance with Bev’s wishes her remains will be cremated and scattered at a private location at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Wisconsin Heart and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave.
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) – June 29, 2008
[Wife of Great-great-grandson of SGS # 3916 – Norman G.; Bird Lester; George Washington; Franklin Edgerly (# 3916); Theron Barley (# 1768); Thaddeus; John; Ebenezer; Jonas; Obadiah]
