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Beatrice Mumma - (Naperville Sun)
Beatrice Mumma (nee Anderson), 88, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Naperville, IL, passed peacefully from this life to be with her God on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Surrey Place Care Center, Bradenton. Mrs. Mumma was born on April 15, 1918 in Worcester, MA; oldest child of David W. and Julia (Ryberg) Anderson. She remained proud of her Swedish heritage throughout her life. She graduated from Worcester public schools and Katherine Gibbs Business College in Boston; and was employed as an executive secretary by a number of firms in the northeast before leaving employment to raise her family.
As a young girl, Bea joined Girl Scouts in 1928. It was an association that lasted for 75 years. At a time when it was uncommon, she became a skilled camper, hiker and outdoorswoman; and developed a love for swimming and water sports which she actively continued until the last months of her life. She earned the highest youth honor in Girl Scouting at the time, the Golden Eaglet, and later watched her daughter and granddaughter do the same in their generations. As an adult leader, she served in local, regional and national positions; from troop leader to President of the Greater Essex (NJ) Council, to National Trainer and Council Visitor. She was awarded the "Thanks Badge" the highest adult award in Girl Scouting.
Bea married Jay L. Mumma on April 19, 1942 in Sudbury, MA, and together over the next 50 years they lived in seven different states as he followed his career with Household International, rising to Regional Vice President and General Manager. They raised a family, traveled to 35 countries, and were active in church, school and community groups wherever they went. She was a resident of Naperville, IL for over 25 years and a former member of SS. Peter & Paul Church and it's "Dead Beats" funeral choir and also St. Margaret Mary Church.
Her husband preceded her in death in 1992.
An accomplished pianist and vocalist, Bea performed in community and church musical groups throughout her life. She passed her love and talent for music to her children and grandchildren. She was active as a hospital volunteer in every community where she lived, and managed the gift shop at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL for a number of years. Bea and her late husband were active members of Serra International, a worldwide church organization dedicated to increasing and supporting vocations to the Catholic priesthood; holding local, national and international offices in the organization. Bea served as Secretary and Chairperson of the Grants Committee for the Serra International Foundation, providing monies to support seminaries and other activities throughout the world. She treasured her friendships with Serrans from throughout the world whom she and her husband met in their travels as international officers. In retirement, they became seasonal residents of Bradenton, FL in 1987; and she moved there permanently in 2002.
Bea is survived by her daughter, Martha Mumma of Eagan, MN; her son, David (Catherine) Mumma; and grandchildren, Christine and Jason Mumma of Janesville, WI; a brother, Robert (Jean) Anderson of Worcester, MA; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Jay L. Mumma; two infant children, Michael and Maryellen Mumma; and her brother, Paul Anderson of Chappaqua, NY.
Visitation Wednesday, December 27, 8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Services will begin Wednesday, 10:30 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Interment: Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Serra International Foundation, 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite #210, Chicago, IL 60601 or Girl Scouts - Prairie Winds, 2400 Ogden Ave., Suite #400, Lisle, IL 60532. For info (630)355-0213.
Beatrice A. "Bea" (Anderson) Mumma - (The Herald)
Beatrice A. ''Bea'' Mumma (nee Anderson), 88, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Naperville, Ill., passed peacefully from this life to be with her God on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Surrey Place Care Center, Bradenton. Mrs. Mumma was born on April 15, 1918 in Worcester, Mass.; oldest child of David W. and Julia (Ryberg) Anderson. Bea is survived by her daughter Martha Mumma; her son David (Catherine) Mumma and grandchildren Christine and Jason Mumma; a brother Robert (Jean) Anderson; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Jay L. Mumma whom she married on April 19, 1942 in Sudbury, Mass., Two infant children Michael and Maryellen Mumma, and her brother Paul Anderson. As a young girl, Bea joined Girl Scouts in 1928. It was an association that lasted for 75 years. She earned the highest youth honor in Girl Scouting at the time, the Golden Eaglet. As an adult leader, she served in local, regional and national positions; from troop leader to President of the Greater Essex (NJ) Council, to National Trainer and Council Visitor. She was awarded the ''Thanks Badge'' the highest adult award in Girl Scouting. She also was active as a hospital volunteer in every community where she lived, and managed the gift shop at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Ill. for a number of years. Bea and her late husband were active members of Serra International, a worldwide church organization dedicated to increasing and supporting vocations to the Catholic priesthood; holding local, national and international offices in the organization. In retirement, they became seasonal residents of Bradenton, Fla. in 1987; and she moved there permanently in 2002. Visitation Wednesday, December 27, 8:30A.M.-10:30A.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Services will begin Wednesday, 10:30A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Interment: Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, Ill. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Serra International Foundation or Girl Scouts ? Prairie Winds. For info (630)355-0213.
Beatrice A. "Bea" (Anderson) Mumma - (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) Council Visitor. She was awarded the "Thanks Badge" the highest adult award in Girl Scouting. She also was active as a hospital volunteer in every community where she lived, and managed the gift shop at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL for a number of years. Bea and her late husband were active members of Serra International, a worldwide church organization dedicated to increasing and supporting vocations to the Catholic priesthood; holding local, national and international offices in the organization. In retirement, they became seasonal residents of Bradenton, FL in 1987; and she moved there permanently in 2002.
Visitation Wednesday, December 27, 8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Services will begin Wednesday, 10:30 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville.
Interment: Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL.