Beatrice Evelyn Van Inwegen
Beatrice Evelyn Van Inwegen, 97, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at home in Cape Coral. She was born April 3, 1912, in Mountandale, N.Y., a daughter of Samuel J. and Edith F. Hicks Hughes, now deceased.
A retired telephone operator and store manager at Bailey Lake Campsite, she was a lifelong resident of the area.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Judith McKenzie Van Inwegen, with whom she resided; grandson, Michael A. Van (Lynette Cole) Inwegen of Arvilla, N.D.; great-grandchildren, M. and Vincent A. Van Inwegen; sister-in-law, Ardiss Van Inwegen; niece, Franda (Arthur) Thalmann and daughter, Kelly Lake, and sons, Daniel and Eugene; niece, Ardiss (Robert) Peas and children Robert, Renee, Richele and Rayna; nephew, Benson Van (Becky) Inwegen and daughters, Kimberly and Katherine; nephew, Richard Van (Barbara) Inwegen and sons, Jason, Kevin and Eric; nephew, Birdsell Van Inwegen and fiancee, Donna Kelly, and daughter, Heather (David) Merrill; niece, Bette Bailey; niece, Marylou Bates; niece, Barbara (Albert) Ciancimino and children, the Rev. Dave Ciancimino, Patti (Bob) Richardson and children, Ashley, Bobby and Kenny, Pam (Rich) Pustorino and sons, Thomas, Mark and Gregory; and cousins, Earnest and Irene Hicks, Muriel Ketch, Phyllis Delgado Mary Lou and George Dixon and Ruth Baxter.
She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Stanley G. Van Inwegen; son, Stanley W. Van Inwegen; and sister, Marjorie V. Bailey.
A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2010 at the Bailey Homestead.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, or a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Coral Ridge Funeral Home.