Beverly Bromley George

Beverly Bromley George, 91, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Geneva Village. She was born May 10, 1925 in Geneva, the daughter of Clayton and Mildred (Spring) Bromley. She graduated from Geneva High School in the class of 1943 and received a Secretarial Associate Degree from Grove City College, PA in 1945. Mrs. George also furthered her studies in elementary education at Kent State University, Ashtabula campus. She was a member of the United Church of Geneva most of her life, where she sang in the choir for over 60 years. She sang in the Messiah Choirs locally as well as singing in the Geneva Community Choir and the Lakeland College Civic Choir. Mrs. George served a number of years as a secretary on the board of the Geneva Youth and Civic Center (now the Community Center). She also served as a board member to the Geneva Community Center. In the mid 1990's she was instrumental in beginning the G.H.S. Alumni Luncheons. She was a charter member of the Modern Literary Forum and belonged to several bridge clubs. Mrs. George worked as secretary in the Geneva Schools central office and in the Geneva Jr. High office during the 1960's. She taught 4th grade for several years at Spencer Elementary School. Later, she substituted as an elementary teacher for the Christian Life Academy in Austinburg and served as a substitute teacher in the Geneva Elementary Schools and Krzic Elementary. Her interests were her family, music, traveling, bridge, cards, teaching and interacting with young children. She enjoyed the computer and the challenge it provided. Mrs. George married her husband James "Jimmy" on October 20, 1945. He preceded her in death in October 1991. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Keith) Byerley of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Kathy Dondrea of Madison and Connie Klein of Geneva; grandchildren, James and Sarah, Grant and Kelly, Seth and Ashley Byerley, Kelly and Toby Shingleton, Kari and Brian Powers, Kim and Zack Mansky, Jodie and David Peterson and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers, Clayton and Ronald Bromley. Calling hours will be held 5-8:00pm on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the United Church, 75 South Broadway in Geneva with Pastor Bryan Manary officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beverly's beloved United Church, 75 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041 or Genesee ARC for Autism, 64 Walnut Street, Batavia, NY 14020, http://gencoarc.com Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com