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Obituary for Beers


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday February 14, 2003

Geraldine"Jerry" Beers, age 72, of Santa Fe, NM, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ida Ovind; brother, Kenneth Ovind; and sister, Doris Arnold. Jerry was born November 29, 1930 in North Dakota to Clarence and Ida Ovind. She married Don Beers on May 19, 1952 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mrs. Beers retired from the State Government in 1989. She was employed by various State agencies including the Tourist Department and Gov. Jack Campbell, Attorney General David Norvell and State Auditors Albert Romero and Haroll Adams. She also was employed by the House of Representatives for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Don Beers; daughter, Lori Beers-Ashoo and husband, Luay; step-son, Ronald Beers; grandchildren, Amanda, Kirsten and Ryan Ashoo and Bonnie, Nicole and Shayne Beers. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association, 216 Trumen N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87108. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 984-8600.


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