MyBeverly
My precious wife of more than 40 years passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, May 12, 2008 in Encinitas, California. God truly blessed me, my family and my friends with the time he shared her with us and we rest assured that she is now in the arms of Christ.
Born July 7, 1946 in Dallas, Beverly graduated from Samuell High School in 1964 and attended Texas Tech University. She worked for the Dermatological Center of Dallas, was loved by many of the patients and was “Mom” to many of her co-workers.
Beverly was an active member of Central Lutheran Church, served on the Church Council, the Altar Guild and in countless other acts of selfless volunteer work. She was currently a member of the choir.
Beverly was an accomplished seamstress and sewed many fantastic outfits for her children, but she refused to make her son a muscle shirt. Beverly canned the best hot dill pickles. She somehow knew the price of every object in every store in the world and always knew how to find the best deals. She had a coupon for everything.
We had joined our daughter’s family in San Diego for vacation on Saturday, May 10. My wife enjoyed a fantastic Mother’s Day with her grandchildren, visiting Balboa Park, walking on the beach and having a special supper cooked for her. Early Monday morning she suffered an apparent aneurysm and passed away later that afternoon. She was in excellent health and was able to donate several organs to other families in need.
It was obvious from the beginning that we were meant for each other. Not only was she already a Jones who then married a Jones but Beverly’s parents and my parents were married on the exact same day, July 3, 1939. Her mother and my father were both born in Madill, Oklahoma.
She lives on in the lives of her two children and four grandchildren.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!
Comment by Lisa Marie Mary — May 19, 2008 @ 12:57 pm
Joel and I had so much fun you and Beverly at Priello in Italy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
Gaynelle & Joel
Comment by Gaynelle Ihms — May 19, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
We were very shocked and grieved to hear about Beverly. We miss her daily. We always had so much fun with her and considered her as a second mom to us. We will always keep her in our hearts. If you or the family needs anything please do not hesitate to ask. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brook and Lisa
Dermatology Center of Dallas
Comment by BROOK HARRISON AND LISA TOOLEY — May 20, 2008 @ 12:39 pm
The Thompson family was so very saddened to hear about Beverly. Mom always thought the world of her. She will be missed by all, but we know she is with our relatives that have gone before us. We will continue to pray for your family.
Love,
Millard, Pam, Barbie, Melinda and Doug
Comment by Thompson Family — May 21, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
Hi Colby,
My mom saw the news about Beverly in the Dallas paper today and called me this evening to let me know. I am stunned to hear this news, and want you to know that I am thinking of you all, as is my whole family. Please tell Keri that I would like to talk to her if and when she wants to; unfortunately we lost touch over these last few years. Again, I am so very sorry to hear this. Love to you, Keri, Kyle, and the rest of your family…
Karen Irwin Halsey
Comment by Karen Irwin (Halsey) — May 23, 2008 @ 12:13 am
I saw a lady the other day walking the lowest riding Bassett Hound I’ve seen in years and I thought about being a little kid running around with Kyle through ya’lls house and your pooch howling outside. Tonight I was doodling with Reagan and I thought about the drawing you did of me water-skiing that Kyle gave to me for like my 13th birthday or something. Reagan is asleep right now and I got on my email to check and saw your email address. It made me think about you and I googled your name. As I scrolled down this page I saw the picture of the man in the truck with the Bassett Hound and thought how funny that I saw that lady the other day. I continued to scroll down and saw Beverly’s picture and that is exactly (if I close my eyes) the smile and the warm eyes I see bringing snacks and drinks to us in the backyard or calling us in to pick up the mess we left in the living room playing video games.
Man that was a long time ago and yet just yesterday in my head. I am saying a prayer for you Colby tonight. I hope you feel your presence in my heart as I lift you up to God.
I hope to see you soon for any good reason.
Gracious for all the memories with Beverly and your family;
love, Clay
Comment by Clay Watkins — July 5, 2008 @ 11:31 pm