Marion Stolley Bevis, 84, of Burlington, died at 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at New London Nursing and Rehab Center.

            Born January 26, 1921 in Burlington, she was the daughter of S. Laird and Ruth Toothacre Hagie.  On September 11, 1943 she married Dr. Robert Stolley in Burlington. Dr. and Mrs. Stolley lived in New London where Dr. Stolley practiced medicine.  He died May 7, 1952.  On July 17, 1954 she married J. Stewart Bevis in Burlington.

            Marion was a teacher, homemaker and a dedicated and loving mom.  Her greatest joys in life were her children.  She was a member of First Congregational Church of Burlington, P.E.O., TTT, and Hetta Gilbert.  She belonged to several bridge clubs, played golf and tennis, volunteered at Burlington Medical Center and for the Red Cross.  She worked diligently on her high school reunion committee for years.

            She was a 1939 graduate of Burlington High School and a 1943 graduate of the University of Iowa.

            Survivors include son, Peter (Billie) Bevis of Des Moines; two daughters, Gale (Ralph) Johnson of New London and Jo (Ben) Hildebrand of Burlington and son Robb (Kathy) Bevis of Prior Lake, Minnesota; 20 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Betty Thompson of Rio Verde, Arizona.

            Her husband, Dr. Robert Stolley; son, Stewart Bevis; parents; and one brother Laird Hagie preceded her in death.

            Visitation will be noon to 8:00 p.m. today in Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

            The funeral will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM in Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Steven Bailey officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

            A memorial has been established for New London Nursing and Rehab Center and may be mailed to Lunning Chapel, 2620 Mt. Pleasant St., Burlington, IA 52601.