Beth Berrier Pearl-Gent 1944-2011 A-J class of 1962

Beth Berrier Pearl-Gent of Bend, Oregon and formerly of Anna-Jonesboro passed away on August 6, 2011, in Oregon, after a long illness.
Beth was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all.
Beth Berrier was born May 27, 1944 in Jonesboro, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Mary Berrier.
She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband Roy Pearl.
Beth and Harry Gent were married in Sisters, Oregon in 2000.
Although Harry grew up in Preston, England, they made their home in Sisters, near Bend, Oregon.
Surviving are her beloved husband Harry Gent, of Bend Oregon; one son Allan;
daughter; Lisa and one grandchild (Joshua) two months old;
two sisters Alice Keller, and Donna Edwards; other extended family and many friends.
Beth grew up in Anna-Jonesboro, Illinois.
Beth attended Jonesboro Grade School and graduated Anna Jonesboro Community High School in 1962.
She was a very bright and was involved in lots of activities in grade and high school.
Beth graduated from SIU and went on to get her Master's in Library Science at Eugene, Oregon.
Beth was on the Oregon State Library Board at the time of her death.
She had a very active life in the education system in Oregon.
Beth taught at first and then became involved in libraries.
A memorial notice was placed on the Deschutes Library where she served on the board since 1998.
This week her husband Harry received a personal letter of condolence from the Governor of Oregon in honor of her work on the State Library Board.
Note: Information furnished by Family, A-J Classmates and friends.
Death Notice:
Published: August 12. 2011 4:00 AM PST
The Bulletin
Arrangements: Autumn Funerals-Redmond 541-504-9485 www.autumnfunerals.net
Memorial Service: 11 am, Friday, August 19, 2011 Grace First Lutheran Church 1265 Shevlin Park Road, Bend.
Reception to follow.
Contributions may be made to: Deschutes Public Library or Friends of Sisters Library.

Deschutes Public Library News
Board Member Beth Pearl-Gent Remembered
Posted By: Webmaster
Date Posted: 8/8/2011
The Library lost a great leader and advocate last week when Board member Beth Pearl-Gent passed away on Saturday, August 6.
Beth demonstrated her passion for library services through her involvement in the Friends of the Sisters Library, her services as an
elected member of the Deschutes Public Library District Board, and as an active member of the State Library Board.
Her insightful leadership resulted in meaningful services for the libraries in Deschutes County and Oregon.
In 1998, Beth was instrumental in the creation of the Deschutes Public Library District.
During this time she worked diligently to ensure that library services were funded and anchored throughout the district.
Beth placed strong emphasis on creating a strong governing board and was crucial to the adoption of current board governance policies.
During her four-year role as library board president, she worked tirelessly for excellence in library services and for financial stability.
During Beth's tenure the library completed new facilities in La Pine, Sisters and East Bend as well as major remodels in
Sunriver, Redmond and Downtown Bend.
Beth was most proud ofher contributions to the new Sisters Library, which serves her home community.
Beth was instrumental in helping the library achieve state and federal funding to introduce the Library Linx project.
This innovative project brought public library services to participating schools throughout Deschutes County.
This successful endeavor continues to enrich the lives of youth, which was near and dear to Beth's heart.
Most of all Beth will be missed for her kindness, intelligence, humor and unwavering support of libraries.

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