Beverly J. Conley, 70, of 5608N E. Echo Lake Rd., Mercer, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Comfort Care and Hospice Service, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, in Wausau, following her courageous battle with Alzheimer's diesase.      The former Beverly Colgin was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Wakefield, Mich., daughter of the late George and June (Bailey) Colgin, and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1957.      She worked at Simpson Electric Co. in Mercer for 20 years (from 1978-1998) before retiring.      She was a girl scout leader. She loved to read, do jigsaw puzzles, crafts, camping and bonfires, and, most of all, she loved being with her family and friends.      Bev was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and will be deeply missed.      On Dec. 23, 1961, she was married to Harvey J. Conley at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wakefield. He survives.      Also surviving are a son, Thomas (Julie), Marinette; a daughter, Terri (Jon) Nortman, Ringle; two grandchildren, Emily and Megan Conley; a brother, Roger (JoAnn) Colgin, Bessemer, Mich; brothers-and-sisters-in-law, John and Donna Conley, Wakefield, and Clayton and Joyce Conley, Marenisco, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews.      Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Pingel.      Out of respect for Beverly's wishes, cremation has taken place.      A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, 305 N. Lowell St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. officiating.      Spring inurnment will be in the Mercer Cemetery.      Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Monday.        In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Aspirus Wausau Hospital Behavioral Health Services, 333 Pine Ridge Boulevard, Wausau, Wis. 54401.      Online condolences may be given to the family of Beverly J. Conley at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood