Mabel Beatrice Class, lovingly known as “Bea,” went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2025, in Mooresville, North Carolina, at the remarkable age of 105.Bea was born on April 1, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late George and Margaret (Boice) Wepfer. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched everyone she met.She is survived by her daughter, Miriam (Jack) Gulick; daughter-in-law, Mary Kambanopoulos (John); nephew, Robert Fancher; grandchildren, Adam Gulick (Jude), Jenna Gulick (Ron), Tami Bedwell (Earle), and Robert Class Jr.; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.Bea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Budd; sister, Miriam Fancher; son, Robert Class Sr.; granddaughter, Lauren Gulick; her parents; and many cherished family members and friends.Bea grew up in Hackettstown, New Jersey, where she was known as a caring and giving person deeply involved in her community. She dedicated countless hours to volunteer work and was an active member of her church.Together with her husband Budd, Bea owned and operated the Golden Nugget Motel in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, for many years. After retiring to Jupiter, Florida, Bea continued her devotion to her faith and community, volunteering well into her 90s.She lived life to the fullest, guided by love, faith, and family. Bea’s legacy of kindness and service will be remembered and cherished by all who were blessed to know her.Funeral ServiceThursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.St. James Episcopal Church214 Washington StreetHackettstown, NJ 07840In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ, at chsofnj.org.TIMETIME is Strange. It can take forever to passlike a child waiting for Christmas or fly bylike a Mother seeing her son suddenly a man.There are good TIMES and bad TIMES.TIME on your hands and not enough TIME.There is another TIME that we put off to.There are things that take too much TIME.We speak of past TIME and future TIME.The TIME of our life. WE are given so much TIME in our lifeTIME.We spend it foolishly or for good.Watch how you manage your allotted TIME.It may run out before you know it.How are your spending your TIME?Are you investing TIME or wasting TIME?There is no TIME like the present TIME.Use it well before there is no more TIME.Take TIME to give TIME to those having a difficult TIME.If you do you will be ready when your TIME comes.
-Bea Class
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Peggy Shanahan says
November 3, 2025 at 5:39 pmWe grew up with the Class family – Bea was a wonderful special person – we are so happy she lived a happy long life ! The Hurley kids
Claudia K Tiger says
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 amMy deepest condolences to the entire family & friends. Bea I adored! A wonderful friend of my parents. She had an infectious laugh that I loved as a kid. She always had a kind word and a fabulous fashion sense. She had a remarkable memory for song lyrics & could sing all the favorite tunes she enjoyed. God has a new angel. May all the happy memories hug your hearts today & always.
Barbara Shaw says
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 pmSo sorry for your loss. Bea and Bud were such a part of Hackettstown and the Rotary Club. So many memories of parties and times at the shore at the Golden Nugget. She was a special person. Love the smile. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
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Beverly Saunders says
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 pmBoy-oh-boy, does this bring back memories, all good!!! How I loved the Class family, swimming in the kiddie pool, watching Mr. Rogers with Bob, and the warm feeling of a newcomer to the family, Mimi, a beautiful blonde haired baby. The photo of Bea almost proudly displays her black onyx ring, something I remember her always wearing. Bea used to make egg salad sandwiches for me and Bob after a long afternoon in the pool. There was so much sharing, and affection! There’s a place for her in heaven and I’ll always remember her.
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