Beverly Rae Van Hemelryk, 71, of De Pere died Friday June 11, 2010. Beverly was born in Iron Mountain, MI, to the late Frank and Grace (Sutherland) Zambon. She was later adopted by Thomas Hayes. She graduated from West High in 1956, following graduation Beverly worked as an assistant to the Buyers in the Red Owl offices. Bev married her high school sweetheart Tom Van Hemelryk on September 7, 1957, at Bethany United Methodist Church. They had celebrated 52 years of marriage. Beverly had many friends at Moore. She retired after 37 and half years at Moore Business Forms/ Response Graphics/Moore Response Marketing and Services and reached her goal to be a Senior Buyer in the Purchasing Department. Bev received the Presidents Gold Medal award for total commitment in 1999. Bev and Tom enjoyed traveling, camping, boating and the YMCA especially the swimming. Tom and Bev were M.Y.F leaders at Bethany. They were also instrumental in Hansen's Dairy first Pizza drives through Bethany where the pizzas were hand made at church. All funds were raised for a leg brace for a child with Cerebral Palsy. The most rewarding gift in her life was watching her grandchildren in church, school and sporting events. Blessed with a son, Gary Lee, daughter, Sheri Lynn, six grandchildren, Justin, Elizabeth, Alicia, Bryce Van Hemelryk Cody and Tyler Klemme, a daughter-in-law, Kathy Van Hemelryk, son-in-law Patrick Klemme, her siblings, Fran Dean, Sandi Zambon, Barb Wescher, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, as well as Tom's family. She was preceded by her parents, her precious daughter, Sheri Lynn, Klemme and aunts and uncles. Beverly was a member of the American Business Women's Association and also National Association Purchasing Management. She served on Caring Ministry and Historical Records Committees at Bethany United Methodist and was active in Bethany UMW and the Nicolet District of UMW. Bev was on the board for the American Heart Association. And coordinated Heart walks for several years and was team captain for the American Cancer Society relay for life at St. Norbert. "The Believers" which her relay team was called had a motto of " We believe there will be a cure for cancer, but our goal is to find prevention". Beverly was a very caring and passionate wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to everyone. She loved and lived her life to the fullest always trying to squeeze 25 hours into a day. Beverly's dream was to become a special grandparent like Grandpa and Grandma Sutherland were to her. They gave her the best gift anyone could give the gift of love. This is a "give" we can give everyday. They also taught how important Sunday school, church, and how much Jesus loves us. Special thanks to her aunt Jen Floriano and also aunt Bette Sutherland, who always shared her faith and taught Bev her second set of ABC's, Ask- Believe- Claim God's Promises. Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 NORTH TENTH STREET, De Pere from 4:00 to 8:00PM Monday June 14, 2010. Visitation will continue after 9:00 AM Tuesday at Bethany United Methodist Church 1110 Echo Ln. Green Bay, until time of service at 11:00am with Rev. Randy Richter and Rev. Jill Connery officiating. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. I give thanks to God for what I am able to do and try not to dwell on what I find difficult or unable to do. - Bev