Eva N. Bedford
September 07, 2012
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Eva N. Bedford, 85, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, at Bright Kavanagh House. She was born January 27, 1927, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to George and Marion Wood, and moved to Des Moines in 1929.
Eva graduated from East High School and attended Drake University. She retired from Northwestern Bell after 30 years of service as an operator.
Eva was a member of First Christian Church, Daughters of American Revolution, United States Daughters of 1812, Daughters of Colonial Wars, Continental Society of Daughters of Indian Wars, Huguenot Society, Dames of the Court of Honor (Past Vice President), Women Descendents of Ancients and Honorable, Artillery Company of Massacre (Library General), Colonial Dames of XVII, Iowa Genealogy Society, Daughters of Union Veterans, New England Woman, Mayflower Society, Ankeny Genealogy Society, Tama County Genealogy Society, and Daughters of American Colonist.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Peg Harvey Bedford; nephews, Jace (Nancy) Fischer and Jim Fischer; nieces, Julie Hutchinson, Joyce (Keith) Watenpaugh, and Jan (Ira) Erick; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Lawrence “Larry” Bedford.
A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at First Christian Church, 2500 University Avenue, Des Moines. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. A private family burial will take place at Hauser Cemetery in Union, Iowa, at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kay Montgomery
09/09/2012
I remember meeting and getting to know Eva, her mother, and her Aunt Eva when I first joined DAR many years ago. Eva was a delightful friend who was skilled in genealogy research.and always a willing helper to others. My sympathies are extended to Eva's family. She is safely home now.
Sandy Craig
09/09/2012
I worked with Eva for many years at NW Bell. She was a joy to be with and had an smile for everyone. Eternal rest grant to her o Lord.
Nancy Downing
09/09/2012
I will always remember Eva as a very special friend, now she can be with others of her family that have gone before. Marian Samo, her mother and Eva Curless, her aunt were special memories for me also. Rest in Peace Eva.
Colleen Lemkuil
09/09/2012
Thinking of you at this sad time and remembering your loved one and what a wonderful woman she was. In every heart she touched, in every life she changed, and in every thought she inspired her love lives on. Blessings and best to you.
Colleen-DAR and DAC
Beverly Franks
09/09/2012
She is not gone, just away. She will find a place for you and will be your guardian angel until you all can join her. She has found a lot of friends and they are all celebrating with the Good Lord. You will all feel the prayers coming your way. Eva has found a lot of answers to all of her genealogy and DAR researches.
Janell Hines
09/09/2012
Sending my deepest sympathy, Eva has been missed during her illness. She was a faithful member of Ancient and Honorable Artillery when she was in good health. We are sorry for this loss and sympathy to all..
Jeanette Shannon
09/09/2012
My deepest sympathy to all who loved and will miss Eva. It was an honor to know her and I will miss her. It saddens me that I am unable to be with you to celebrate her life.
Colleen M. Cleveringa Lemkuil
09/09/2012
Eva was always happy and smiling. She always greeted me for DAR and DAC meetings and made me feel welcome. She would chat when I saw her in the community. She was so complimentary. We will miss her. We know God will have her working in Heaven. Her Spirit Is with us now. Sorry I will not be at the service. We now live in Spirit Lake, Iowa. We will be having a DAR meeting 9/11. We will lift your family up in our prayers at the Ladies of the Lake Chapter in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
L. Ann Bowler
09/09/2012
We will miss your smile as well as your being able tell us all the stories of days gone bye. Ann