Beverly Mae Pinneke, 83, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.
She was born on January 28, 1927 in Burlington, Washington, the daughter of Arthur & Opal (Long) Swanby.
The family lived in Concrete for a time before settling in Burlington where Beverly attended grade school. They later moved to Lyman where she was raised and finished grade school. She graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School with the class of 1945. She then moved to Seattle. While on a bus from Mount Vernon to Seattle, she met a sailor, Stanley Pinneke; they were united in marriage on July 5, 1946 in Mason City, Iowa. They made their home in Iowa until returning to Skagit County in 1948.
In 1962 Bev began working for the National Frozen Foods Cannery in Burlington as a quality control inspector. She retired in 1982.
She was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Sedro-Woolley and of the Ladies Birthday Club.
She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens, traveling, making annual trips to Iowa every other year to visit family and trips across the U.S. and abroad. She also enjoyed watching baseball & basketball games, attending reunions and visiting with family & friends.
Beverly is survived by her children, Patsy Taylor of Lyman, Wayne Pinneke & his wife Carol of Winthrop, Brad Pinneke and his wife Tammy of Burlington and Paige Durham and her husband Bob of Sedro-Woolley. Her brother, Kenneth Swanby and his wife Carol of Boise, Idaho. Nine grandchildren, Cynda Garver, George Taylor, Janel & Dale Pinneke, Bryce Waite, Braden Pinneke, Darci Stewart and Dustin & Michelle Durham; twelve great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stan and two brothers, Bernard & Owen Swanby.
Memorials are suggested to the Skagit Valley Kidney Center or to Acts of Mercy c/o World Outreach Ministries, PO Box 634, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
Funeral Services for Beverly will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Jim Cannon officiating. Interment will follow at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery.
We just heard of your loss. We are so sorry to hear it, and so sorry we’re late in hearing. We hope that you’re hearts are beginning to mend, and that all the wonderful memories of your lifetime with her comfort you. You’ll be in our prayers.
I am a part of the “Friends Group” also. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Bev and her daughter Patsy, for almost 15 years now. She will be so greatly missed. She was a wonderful, caring individual and had a great sense of humor. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time of loss.
Beverly was a wonderful person and would always attend our Friends Dinner with Patsy. We welcomed her warm personality and quick wit. Patsy loved her mother and spent so much time with her and we all grew to love her as well. We will miss her greatly. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all . May God give you comfort during this difficult tim
So sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember our trip out to visit when I was young. We had a terrific visit and both Stan and Bev helped make the trip so much fun for all of us and we got to see so…. many different things. I still have the rocks Stan gave me and go through them every now and then. I was doing a rock collection for school
Our sympathies. Glad you know she’s in heaven! That’s comfort amidst the sadness
Duane & I send our deepest sympathy to all of the family of Bev Pinneke. God Bless all of you
Carol and Wayne, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard it is after going through the loss of Leslie’s mom with her. I’m sure you guys will find the strength in your faith, however. Take care, and let us know if we can help in any way, Rob and Leslie.
Wish I could be there to give y’all a big hug! Praying for Wayne and his family. Love ya
Sincere sympathy to the Pinneke family, so sorry for your loss
Our sympathy to the whole family. We send our love and prayers to all
Thinking of you guys…
Carol & Wayne, I am sorry for your loss. It is so hard to say goodbye to our special loved ones. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Wayne & Carol, sorry about your loss. Praying for you guys.
Hugs to both of you!
We sure are sorry about Wayne’s Mom. That must have been a really hard thing to do being at her bedside. But what a blessing you were to her before she stepped into the arms of Jesus. May God bless this dear family as they grieve the loss of Mom and make arrangements for the final good by. Love to you … J & J
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all! Beverly was a wonderful person. She was always one to make you feel welcome and loved. We are all much better for having known her. Let the memories of her be in our hearts forever. May God give you peace during this time of loss.
Love, Greg and Linda
Our sincere condolences to all of you and what a great Mother, Grandmother, GreatGrandmother she was to all, she will live on in your memories forever. We lived so far apart that getting together was not easy, but enjoyed every visit we had with her. She and I had the biggest gigglefest when I was probably 13 yrs. old or so on our way to Vancouver, BC, for a picnic. My mother had fits, but we had a good time and a good laugh that I never forgot. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time and God Bless each and everyone of you. WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY THE MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE TO HOLD.
Diana and Ken
Dear Wayne and Carol and the entire Pinneke Family,
Ken and I want to just send our condolences at this time to the loss of a great Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Our daughter, Jean, saw on Facebook night before last that she was in her finaly stages and e-mailed me at once and then let us know last night of her passing.
Would you please extend this condolences to everyone from us. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you now, may time ease the pain that no words can.
Love,
Diana and Ken
Gone from this world but living on in our memories