Beverly Jane "Bev" Metten, 79, of Kenosha, passed away Wednesday, May 20th, 2009, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus with her family at her side. Born in Kenosha on January 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret (Young) Beyer. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and also attended Gateway Technical College. She was a manager for Jockey International for 34 years, retiring in 1998. Bev was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and also a volunteer for the Salvation Army, Kenosha Medical Center, Shalom Center and United Way. She was on the Board of Directors of Jockey Credit Union. Bev was proud to have received the Jockey Distinguished Award. Surviving are two daughters, Mary (John) Vidas and Nancy Nawarawong, both of Kenosha; two sisters, Sandra (Peter) Roche of Rockford, IL, and Pat (Arthur) Hammelev of Kenosha; four grandchldren, Kristin (Jeff) Wirch, Natalie Nawarawong, Michael Vidas and Matthew Vidas; and one great-grandchild, Benjamin Wirch. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Metten, and a granddaughter, Kimberlee Nawarawong in infancy. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Beverly’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Joyce Simons March
May 24, 2009
I have many fond memories of Bev at Jockey where I worked as a temp after retirement and in high school. It was always time well spent.My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Keith Salerno
May 23, 2009
Mary and Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I often think about you two and your mother. I would have been there today, but I just found out about your loss today, and I now live in Beloit. Please accept my condolences.Love always, Keith Salerno
Ginger Hainer
May 22, 2009
Mary, Nancy, and entire Metten family, I am truly sadden to hear of Bev's passing. She was a wonderful person and I have many fond memories of her growing up. Your entire family is my thoughts and prayers. Ginger Hainer
Kristine Tabili Kling
May 22, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Bev and my parents were friends for many years and she will be missed. Take comfort in remembering the wonderful times you shared as a family.
Linda Kloet
May 22, 2009
My deepest sympathies to all in Bev's passing. So many great memories from Jockey, all the breaks with rice cakes and peanut butter!!!! Your mom was a great lady and will be greatly missed! Hold all her memories always in your hearts and pass her stories on to your kids and grandchildren so she will remain alive in their hearts as well! Take care, again sorry for your loss.....Linda Kloet
Mary Perez
May 22, 2009
I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY..... WELL THERE'S REALLY NOTHING MORE I COULD SAY BUT I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.... BEV WAS AN AWESOME PERSON, NICE AS COULD BE AND SUCH A SWEET LADY TO SPEAK WITH ... I ENJOYED THE TIME I HAD WITH HER AND I AM VERY HAPPY I HAD THE OPPERTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW HER! THIS WAS VERY SUDDEN AND AGIAN FROM US TO YOU ALL AT THIS VERY HARD TIME WE ALL ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SINCERLEY , THE ACTVITIES STAFF @ HCR WAHINGTON MANOR.MARY P. ERIN H. &THERESA D.
Jane Ann Clougher
May 21, 2009
Beverly was a friend of my mother's, Jane Freitag. They worked at Jockey together back in the 80's, she was one of the nicest ladies that I had ever met. She had the most beautiful smile. I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Jane Ann ClougherColumbia, SC
Michael Behr
May 21, 2009
I remember many good times with Bev while dating Nancy back in the early 70's. It was fun to joke around with her. She kept me on my toes and always had the porch lite on! She will be missed.
Carla Camara
May 21, 2009
Mrs. Metten as I remember her very fondly was the nursery attendant at First United Methodist Church in Kenosha when I was in high school. Those of us who were in the high school youth groups were allowed to assist in the nursery during various services, only if you passed Mrs. Metten's very high standard of reliability to be entrusted with the care of infants to two year olds. She was a very kind, loving individual who treated each child in the nursery as her own. She was always willing to listen, had a warm welcoming smile and offered very kind and thoughtful advice when needed. I have very fond memories of her and am deeply saddened by her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.