Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Q: How would you describe Beverly to someone who had never met them?
A: Beverly has the most pure soul from everyone I have ever met. She was perfect, and still is. If she were here she'd tell me, "that's not true, there is no such thing". But she is.
She was someone who never spoke ill of anybody. She always looked for the good inside of everyone.
She was very loving and caring. She would always try and help someone who needed it.
Bev had a great sense of humor. Even though you couldn't really tell, she would laugh with her body. You couldn't really hear it. But when you did hear the little bit of laughter that came out, it made you feel warm.
She really loved her family. She'd talk to multiple family members everyday over the phone. Not about anything in particular really. She liked to check on people and make sure they're doing okay.
She's always been very supportive. She was my cheerleader when I participated in sports for school as well as during the summer. She always encouraged me. No matter what I did, as long as I was happy.
Then came my oldest daughter, Claire. She would always play with her. Whether it's coloring or watching TV with her. Or even trying to chase her around with an attempt at a sprint...
When I got with my husband, she supported me and our decision to start our lives together. She told me, "you have your own life to live. You need to go out and live it, and do what will make you happy".
When we had our baby 6 months ago, we brought her down to meet bev. Bev always lit up when we would come around. Especially when we brought our kids. She loves them both, and everyone very much.
Bev just has a very loving soul. Beyond, the best person I've met. She was my best friend. I could talk to her and go to her about everything and not have to worry about being judged. She was very understanding. And if there was something she didn't understand, she would make an attempt to try to understand.
I have too many memories to jot down. If I did that, it would be a book or two long.
Overall, she loved and cared for everybody. She really did have a beautiful soul. And a soul like hers is really tough to find in this world. She really is one of a kind. There isn't one day that goes by where I don't think of her.
I love you Bev. More than words could even begin to describe. I know you're watching over us all now. And you've been reunited with Jim and your siblings/parents. You talked about them all to me often.
It hurts me knowing I won't get to see you. Or call you and let you know what's going on with the kids and the new milestones they're both hitting. I know that you can see it all happening though, from heaven.
I hope I could be at least half of the woman that you are. Even that will be difficult for me to do. But I'm going to try. I'll make you proud. And I'll do whatever it takes.
I hope I'll get to see you again one day. You and Jim both. You were both like my parents. Both of you practically raised me. And I'll forever appreciate everything that you've both done for me.
I love you and miss you both very much. I'll never forget either of you.
