Beverly Joan Conroy

Beverly J. Conroy, 65, Topeka, died on September 24, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of Dr. Robert W. Conroy, her high school sweetheart. They married on September 5, 1959. Survivors include three sons who were among her greatest joys, Rev. Robert W. Conroy M.C., Tijuana, Mexico (a missionary priest of Mother Teresa) Stephen J. Conroy Ph.D., San Diego, CA (a university professor, University of San Diego) and Andrew J. Conroy, Los Angeles, CA (Dean of New Students at Belmont High School, Los Angeles). She leaves her daughter–in-law Maria Conroy (married to Stephen) and grandsons, Michael Robert Conroy and Christopher Stephen Conroy. Beverly was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 18, 1939, the daughter of Henry A. Huney and Isabel R. Huney McGuire. She is survived by her mother; four brothers, Henry Huney, Jr., Davenport, Iowa, George Huney, Des Moines, Iowa, William Huney, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Robert Huney; and two sisters, Barbara Conroy, Austin, TX, and Kathleen Firek, Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by her father and eldest sister, Betty Ferrian. Beverly graduated from the Academy of Holy Angels High School in Minneapolis. She saw her vocation as being a devoted wife and mother, as well as serving the people in the community and in her church. She was successful at all of these. She was a long time member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka. She helped comfort the dying as a member of the funeral luncheon committee. She was a member of the Serra Club to support vocations to the priesthood and religious life. She was a Midland Hospice volunteer and was chosen Volunteer of the year 1990. She was also involved in Communion ministry. More recently, she was a Friendly Visitors Ministry volunteer for Catholic Charities. She started a cancer support group in August 2002 and gave comfort and hope to the many members. Visitation will be held from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Monday at Christ The King Catholic Church. A Serra Club rosary will be prayed at 5:30 and a parish rosary will be prayed at 6:00 followed by a Vigil Service. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial following at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka and/or The Missionaries of Charity Fathers, c/o Christ The King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th, Topeka, KS 66614.

Beverly Joan Conroy

March 18, 1939 - September 24, 2004