Beverly J. Rathbone Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Beverly Jean Rathbone (1925-2019) CEDAR FALLS – Beverly Jean Comstock Rathbone, 93, of Cedar Falls died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Western Home Communities – Nation Cottage. She was born September 12, 1925 in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Clifford and Dora Speicher Comstock. She married Mark Rathbone on March 4, 1948 at First Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1980. Beverly graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1943 and moved to California to work on the Treasure Island Naval Base in San Francisco during World War II. She then worked for 42 years at the Waterloo Water Works as a clerk/cashier. Survived by: three nieces, Melissa Mendenhall of Waterloo, Connie Antonowicz of Chicago, IL, and Julia Abraham of Virginia; a nephew, John Netty of Cedar Rapids; great-nieces and nephews, Emily and Tyler Mendenhall, Alyson and Brianna Netty; and many family and friends. Preceded in death by: a sister Luella Mae Comstock Netty; a step-sister, Delva Moritz, and step-mother, Nellie Mae Comstock. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6th at St. John Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial in Garden of Memories in Waterloo. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family. Memorials may be directed to the family Beverly enjoyed collecting antiques, growing roses, and traveling around the U.S. and to England. She was beloved by her family and friends; known for her beautiful hair, Bette Davis eyes, love of church, adventurous spirit, impeccable fashion sense, and always being lovely to everyone she met.

Beverly J. Rathbone

September 12, 1925 - June 3, 2019