Alvin “Beebe” Dean Haverty

Alvin “Beebe” Dean Haverty, 84, a lifelong resident of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully, on December 30, 2014, after a short bout with the flu. Al was born July 7, 1930 in Lawrence, KS to Alvin Augustus and Ruby Dalphine (Moore) Haverty.

Al attended Liberty Memorial High School (class of ’48) and KU (BS Geology), he was commissioned as a United States Naval Aviator from which he retired as a lieutenant. Al married Nancy Hampton on May 10, 1958 in Salina, KS; after three years in Harlingen, TX they moved to Lawrence where he enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate and insurance. Al had a variety of interests, but his greatest passion was spending time with family.

Al is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Haverty of 56 years, and five children: Betsy (Jerry) Hoke, Lawrence, KS; Tim Haverty, Overland Park, KS; Jennifer (Kent) Brown, Wichita, KS; Adina Haverty, Lawrence, KS; and John (Carrie) Haverty, Topeka, KS; six grandchildren Patrick, Brian, and Jack Haverty, Kansas City and Katy, Spencer, Lydia Brown, Wichita, Kansas, brother Charles (Barbara) Haverty, Lawrence, and sister-in-law Marcia Haverty, Hutchinson, KS.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, JR Haverty.

A simple memorial service is scheduled at 10 am on Saturday, January 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Trinity Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.