Beverly Lee Norris Hamblen, age 91, of Portland Oregon August 27, 1932 - August 10, 2024 Beverly spent much of her younger years as a proficient Prima Ballerina, once performing the lead in the "Nutcracker" before polio abruptly ended her budding career. She is preceeded in death by her husband Earl R. Hamben and one infant child, Paul. She leaves to mourn, three adult children; Gina M. DiVincenzo of Molalla, OR. Dino DiVincenzo of Dallas, OR and Jody Laudermilk also of Portland OR. and Seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services and Scattering dates tbd. Remembrance contributions in her name may be made to the Poliomylyelitis Research Foundation prf@nicd.ac.za