Beverly Orr, age 67, of Isanti died December 13, 2011 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Princeton. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 16th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Nichols Cemetery.
Beverly May Orr was born May 26, 1944 in Missoula, Montana to Corlus and Bertha (Hayden) Coughren. She grew up and attended school in Missoula. Bev met Orville Orr at the University of Montana while they were working in food service at the University. Bev earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Home Economics and Social Welfare. On September 9, 1967 Bev and Orville were married in Missoula. They later had a Temple marriage in Chicago in 1988. Bev and Orville made their home in Chicago from November 1967 to September 1969. They then moved to South Minneapolis where they lived until moving to Blaine in 1970. From there they moved to Isanti in 1976. Bev worked as a child protective investigator for Hennepin County Family Services for many years. She also was active in the Princeton Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.
Beverly Orr passed away December 13, 2011 at home at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 17 days. She was preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, Marvin Coughren.
Bev will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Orville; son, William (Sandi) Orr of Bells, Texas; two daughters, Cynthia (Travis) Lilleboe of Mora, Kristine Orr of Isanti; three brothers, Donald (Susan) Coughren of Pablo, Montana, Dick (Marilyn) Coughren of Pasco, Washington, Gordon (Lorelie) Coughren of Miles, Washington; sister-in-law, Cheryl Coughren of Richland, Washington; 5 grandchildren, Samantha, Jerry, W. Alex, Dezarae and Randy; and by many other relatives and friends.
I will miss Aunt Beverly very much, her & I got to really know each other when her & Uncle Orrville came to Amarillo, Tx. for a visit. I was learning about geneology and she was researching our ancestry.
My husband & I showed aunt Bev & uncle Orrville our hobbies that we like, that is portraying the living history of the 1830’s to 1840’s.She thought that was the neatest thing. I know in my heart she will be dearly missed by my family as well as her’s.
Love , Tina Coughren Green
Dear sweet Bev,
We will always remember you as part of our family. Michael and Becky were saying last night how you and Orrville were at every major milestone event in their lives. All the birthday parties and 4th of July’s, Mike’s Graduation. Becky was saying how she enjoyed the Ho-Down you and Orrville put on at church how much fun she had. Jim and Kira’s 50th Birthday parties. We will never forget the time Orrville gave a talk at church on how you two met. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room, it was so sweet. All our memories of you are happy ones. You were just so sweet and soft spoken, with a great laugh. You just always enjoyed having a good time, children, helping people and loving Heavenly Father. We love you and will greatly miss you. The Mins Family
Dear Cindy
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I remember meeting her several times during your school years..such beautiful red hair! Our prayers are with you at this time.
The Christenssens
Dear Brother Orv and family,
Oh how sad we are to learn of Bev’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to you.
How wonderful it is to know that you will be together again because of the atoning sacrifice of our Savior.
May your hearts lose the pain you are feeling now.
Tom and Katy Anderson
I am so sorry to read of Bev’s passing. My hearfelt sympathy goes out to all of your family. My prayers are with you at this time.