Beverly A. Upell, age 81, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away at home early Saturday morning, December 20, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wauseon on July 22, 1933 to the late George Andrews and Doris (Davidson) Andrews. On February 9, 1952 she married Kenneth Upell and shared 62 years together.
Beverly was a homemaker, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Colton United Methodist Church, Colton Women Society and Rebecka Lodge of Liberty Center. Beverly was an accomplished and gifted in the art of ceramics. She often received top honors and competitions and later became an instructor and judge for various fairs.
Along with her husband, Ken; she is survived by her children, Dennis (Betty) Upell of Liberty Center, Denise (Barry) Vollmar of Napoleon, Deann (Gale) Shumaker of Liberty Center, Doug (Ruth) Upell of Liberty Center and Danette (Nathan) Hesson of Liberty Center; sisters, Barb Denny of Paulding and Linda (Dave) Armstrong of Wauseon; grandchildren, Brock Upell, Kylie Perry, Jodi Upell, Amy Torres, Matt and Kurt Vollmar, Katti Leinter, Wes Shumaker, Ellen Bockelman, Jared, Jason, Trevor and Hunter Upell; Andrew and Alex Hesson; 12 great grandchildren and loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her brother, George Gary Andrews; and her sister, Bonnie Seiler.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to make contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1075 Glenwood Ave, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 or the Make a Wish Foundation, 1745 Indian Wood Circle, Suite 130, Maumee, Ohio 43537 in her memory. Online condolences may be sent to through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com
