Beverly Dunn Philumalee

Beverly Dunn - Philumalee Beverly passed away on Dec. 21st with her four sons and daughter in laws by her side very peacefully at the Villa of Middleton Village Nursing home. Beverly was born in Milwaukee. on Sept 20, 1931 and moved to Madison when she was very young. She attended St. Raphael's and graduated from Madison Central in 1949. Beverly was the second oldest of the 15 children of Maurice and Lucille Connery. Raised in the Greenbush district, Bev had many stories to tell. She married Ronald J. Dunn on June 15, 1950. They lived in a few places, before settling on Madison’s east side. She worked most of her life in the restaurant business and owned first the Fair Oaks Cafe and then Bev’s Restaurant on E. Washington Ave. for over 30 years. After Ron's passing, she moved with her second husband Harvey Philumalee, to Marshall. and helped her son Jason with a new restaurant, “Bev’s on Main”. Shortly after the move, Harvey and Bev retired in Marshall. When Harvey passed away in 2004, Bev stayed in Marshall until moving to Middleton in 2007. She had a great time living above the Vespa store at Dunn’s Import owned by her son Jeffrey. As her health diminished her final move was to the Villa at Middleton Village, where the nursing staff and Agrace took exceptional care of her. Beverly was a lifetime member of the VFW women's auxiliary. She and Harvey belonged to the Madison Vintage Auto Club, for many years. She especially loved just spending time with family and friends. Bev is survived by her four sons John (Deidre) of Middleton, Jeff (Susan) of Middleton, Jim (Jean) of Madison, and Jason (Beth) of Marshall; her step daughter Tammy (Tom) Dettinger of Madison. She is also survived by Eight of her 15 brothers and sisters, Don Connery, Joe (Linda) Connery, Mary Lou (Roger) Claus, Emmett (JoAnn) Connery, Tom (Bev) Connery, Sandy (Jim) Bancroft, Tim (Randy) Connery, Jerry (Patty) Connery; Brother-in-law Lenny Small; sisters-in-law, Carol Connery and Kathy Connery. The list of nephews, nieces, grand kids and great grand kids would be overwhelming to list, but do know she loved every one of them very much. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her husband, Ronald Dunn in 1981 and her husband Harvey Philumalee in 2004, her siblings; Jean (Dennis) “Dutch” Whitmore, Morris “Muggs” Connery, Richard (Kathryn) Connery, Ruth Ann Small, Pat Connery and Michael Connery. Her spirit will live on through the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate to know and love her. A Celebration of her life will be held at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00 - 3:00. Followed by a gathering ...with food, drink and conversation at East Side Club, 3735 Monona Dr. Madison In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Agrace Hospice care. Their services were greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. Monona 608-221-5420