Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maribeth passed away on July 23, 2012 at the age of 85. She was born May 15, 1927 to Bernard and Frances Harvey in Los Angeles, California, and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s College in 1948. A dedicated schoolteacher, Maribeth taught 36 years for Los Angeles Unified School District.
She married her lifelong friend and soul mate, Bob, in 1951 and shared 61 loving years with him.
Maribeth was preceded in death by her brother, Bernard F. Harvey. She is survived by her husband, Robert B. Lillywhite, son Mark Lillywhite, daughter Elaine (Harold) Basler, son Kevin (Eileen) Lillywhite, grandchildren Traci Garrett, Spencer, Austin, and Jenna Lillywhite, and great-grandson Martin (A.J.) Renteria.
Viewing on Sunday, July 29, 2012
3pm – 7pm, with Rosary Service at 4pm
Pierce Brothers Turner and Stevens Mortuary
1136 E. Las Tunas Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91766
Funeral Mass on Monday, July 30, 2012
1pm with Reception immediately following in Parish Hall
St. Thomas More Church
2510 So. Fremont Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
“The Lord is my Shepherd…”