April 23, 1952 - April 18, 2006

MARIBETH HUNGERFORD OBITUARY

Hungerford Maribeth Harvey Hungerford, known for her gentle spirit and warm smile, lost her two-year battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. She was born at Pomona Valley Hospital on April 23, 1952 in Pomona, CA. She was a charter member of the Foothill Chapter of the National Charity League Ticktockers, a member of the Assistance League of Pomona Valley Asisteens - serving one year as chairman and she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Youth group. After graduating from Pomona High School, she attended San Diego State University. While devoting her time to her family, she also worked as a medical transcriber. Her passion for God and her compassion for people were evident as she shared her faith at Lincoln Presbyterian Church in Stockton, CA. Maribeth was talented and inspirational. Her home was a cheerful gathering place for family and friends. She was warm, accepting and an encourager to all. She was beloved by all who knew her. With her family, she enjoyed camping, snorkeling and traveling and her great passion was reading and quilting. Her quilts are prized by all who are fortunate enough to have been gifted with one. Her mother was Marjorie Harvey, a 65-year resident of Pomona, now living at Claremont Manor. Maribeth was preceded in death by her father, Bert Harvey Jr., a life long resident of Pomona and her brother, Tarry Harvey of Greeley, CO, formerly of Pomona. Maribeth is survived by her husband, and great love, Dr. David Hungerford of Stockton, CA; her daughter, Elizabeth Anne Benedict of Eugene, OR; her son, Jeffrey Steven Benedict and his wife Jennifer of Dallas, TX. She is also survived by her stepsons, Jason Hungerford and his wife Bethy, and Jarod Hungerford and his wife Tara. In addition, she leaves her sister, Susan Harvey Woods, who resides with her husband Jim and her family in Dallas, TX; her sister-in-law, Susan W. Harvey of Greeley, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Accepting of God and His will, she served Him happily all her life, always sharing that faith and love with others. Her family and church community will carry treasured memories of Maribeth in their hearts always. Memorial services will be held April 29, 2006 at Lincoln Presbyterian Church in Stockton, CA.

Published by Daily Bulletin on Apr. 19, 2006.