Obituary: Huft, Beverly June

Sun., Feb. 8, 2015

HUFT, Beverly June (Age 83) Beverly was born April 23, 1931, in Butte, Montana, to John and Harriet Peterson, and passed away peacefully the morning of February 1, 2015, in Spokane, WA.

Beverly lived in Idaho but was currently residing in Spokane, WA.

She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.

She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 74 years and, for more than 40, served as a full-time Minister- this was her life ministry.

She was also a nutritionist for many years.

Beverly is survived by her husband of 67 years, Milton Harold Huft; sister-in-law, Alla Muller; nephews, Greg (Elise) Muller, Tony Muller; and great-nephew Chase (Mickel) Muller.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Harriet Peterson; father John Peterson; sisters, Ruth Southwick and Ginger Reeves.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, on February 14, 2015 at 2:00 P.M

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