Obituary of Beverly Ambrose

Beverly J. Ambrose (nee Devore) Passed away peacefully, at age 77, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on November 29, 2014. Born September 12, 1937 in Tuscola, IL to the late Frank and Mildred (Doty) Devore. She is survived by her devoted son, Steven (Dina) Bryce; grandsons, Jacob and Tyler Bryce, all of Minooka; and brother-in-law, Harold "Buck" (Joanne) Saltzman of Forsyth, MO. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norbert Ambrose; stepmother, Marge Devore; loving sister, Dianne Saltzman; nephew, Bryon Saltzman; and niece, Kari (Saltzman) Adkins. Beverly lived in Joliet, graduating from Joliet Township High School, before moving to Minooka and marrying Norb. She worked many years for Joliet Valves in Minooka, She and Norb enjoyed summers in Hayward, WI fishing and boating, before later moving to Myrtle Beach, SC where they lived until Norb's death in 1995. Beverly then relocated back to Minooka to be near her family. There she joined St. Mary's Catholic Church, sharing good times with the "lunch bunch", while also enjoying outings with co-workers from Joliet Valves whom she remained close with. Beverly also enjoyed cardinals, both the birds and the baseball team, but most of all, she cherished the love of her family and friends. Funeral Services for Beverly J. Ambrose will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rd., Joliet to St. Mary Catholic Church, Minooka for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com