Beneva Joann Barthelmess' Obituary
Beneva Joann Barthelmess, 75, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away on January 4, 2013. Beneva was born May 6, 1937 in Battle Creek, Michigan and relocated to Lee County in 1984. She was a member of the North Shore Alliance Church and participated in the Awana church function. Beneva enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a very warm, loving and kind hearted woman. She was also a life long Dallas Cowboys fan. Left behind to cherish in her memory are her children: Joe, of Georgia, Beverly of North Fort Myers, Florida, Cindy of Fort Myers Florida, Lori of Georgia and Kimmy of Fort Myers, Florida. Beneva also leaves behind her brother Gary Diekema of Battle Creek, Michigan along with 9 grand kids and 13 great great grand kids. She was predeceased by her husband of 24 years, Tony Barthelmess in 1992. She also leaves behind many wonderful friends. A visitation is scheduled to take place on Monday January 7, 2013 from 7 PM- 9PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida, 33907. A service being officiated by Pastor Tim Richter is scheduled to begin at 2 PM on Tuesday January 8, 2013 at The North Shore Alliance Church located at 330 W Mariana Avenue, North Fort Myers, Florida. Friends and family are being asked to arrive at the church promptly at 1:45 PM. A Burial is to follow the church service at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida, 33907. 239-936-0555.
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