Beverly Karpfinger

Karpfinger, Beverly M.
nee Rieder of Greenfield, Age 77, died Friday, June 23, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Predeceased earlier this year by her beloved husband of 53 years, Barney. Dear mother of Barney Eric, Chuck Debbie, Joe Craig, Maria, Sue Grant, Peggy Pat, Beth and Monica Steve. Cherished grandmother of Colin, Kory, Julia and Ari. Loving sister of Larry and the late Jim and Patricia Walker. Beverly, who was an orphan, was thrilled to have been located late in her life by her dear Uncle Ed and the Vaughn family.

She was a long-time parishioner of St. James Congregation in Franklin, where she served in various roles, including on the parish council and as a trustee. For many years she taught in the family living department at MATC. She was also a long-time member of the Council of Catholic Women. She took her faith to heart and practiced it by volunteering to serve the less fortunate in many ways.

Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at St. James Catholic Church 7219 S. 27th Street. Please meet at the church.

In leau of flowers memorials to Catholic Daycare Center, 617 Summit, East St. Louis, IL 62001; Little People of America, Inc., Scholarship Fund, 5289 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite F-100, Hillsboro, OR 97124; Fair Wisconsin, PO Box 2102, Madison, WI 53701-2102; and Heifer Project International, P.O. Box 8058 Little Rock, AR 72203.