Beverly “Bev” Lorraine King Boman, at age 70, passed from death to eternal life on Friday, March 7th, 2014 at 8:40 pm in her sister Pearle Plowman’s home after a 2 year battle with cancer. Her sister (Pearle) and first born daughter (Lori) were with her as she made this transition.
Beverly was born to Hartland and Lorraine Magoon King September 24th, 1943 in St. Albans, Vermont. She grew up in Franklin, Vermont; graduated from Highgate High School in 1961, and obtained her LPN license in 1964 after graduating from Fanny Allen School of Nursing. Beverly worked as an LPN for a while then later became a medical transcriptionist.
Beverly was musically inclined. She played the piano, organ and accordion, as well as having a beautiful singing voice. She was an amateur photographer and poetry author. She loved to travel and enjoyed motorcycle rides and bowling. Before Bev retired she was part of an amateur bowling league.
Beverly had no particular church affiliation, but attended church regularly. She possessed a strong faith and trust in God and knew Jesus as her Lord and Saviour.
She lived life to the fullest. She was energetic, joyful, and full of color.
She is survived by her Children: Lori C. Robinson (Larry) of Arlee, MT; Jeffery Crosby (Janine) of Springfield, VT; Marcy Crosby of Chester, VT; Timothy Crosby (Marie) of Townshend, VT.
Beverly is also survived by a brother Alan King (Ellie) of Westfield, NJ and a sister Pearle Plowman (Arlyn) of Helena, MT.
Her surviving Grandchildren are: Moriah Leedom (Gary), Isaac Veltkamp, Michaela Richter, and Gabrielle Robinson; Erik, Brett, and Hannah Crosby; Christopher Veltkamp and Leila Crosby; Tyler and Justin Crosby, and Sky Richardson.
She is also survived by two aunts, Carolyn Crawford and Beulah Magoon, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Beverly’s niece, Tara Scott (Andrew) of Lolo, MT, who helped care for her many times during her long illness.
Beverly is preceded in death by her mother Lorraine King, her father Hartland King and her brother Bruce King, Sr.
Beverly was well loved and will be missed greatly by many friends and family members. A memorial service will be held at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home & Crematory in Helena, MT at 1 pm on Saturday, March 29th, 2014.
There will also be a graveside committal service held at Rice Hill Cemetery in Sheldon, VT sometime this summer. The date and time to be announced.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 pm
Saturday March 29, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday March 29, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 pm
Saturday March 29, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday March 29, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Pearle Plowman says
I miss you sis. You were a loving supportve sister and friend. We made so many wonderfUl memories together. It was a privilage to be able to spend time with you and care for you in your last days here on earth. You are dancing and singing with the angels and praising Jesus today. I’ll meet you in Heaven
someday. I love you!!
Lorraine Flood says
Hi – Pearle. I remember all of our happy times spent together at camp and when I visited the Balentines and attended the Nazarene Church in St. Albans., the night your mother asked me to come to supper at her house. I remember you and your sister at Ithiel Falls and the time spent there. They are all happy memories. It was bittersweet when I found your sister died on my mother’s birthday, and that she would see my mother on mother’s birthday, what a nice birthday for my mother. It’s hard to lose a loved one, but you know, we have the hope of seeing them one day. My prayers are with you. I love you and you will always be one of my best friend.
Dane Steffensen says
Bev you’ll be missed, it was great working with you, and the townhouse we shared. No more pain God will take care of you now.
Dane Steffensen
Stacie Majczyk says
Rest in peace Aunt Bev..I will always remember the laughs we shared and your encouragement. We love you and will miss you dearly. Love Stacie, Alicia, and Jocelyn.
Tonna Strasko says
Pearle, Butch, Family members,
Our prayers and thoughts remain with you during these hard times. What a gift you are to take care of Bev as you did!
God bless you all.
Tonna
Joy Edgar says
Bev was a very “Special Friend.” I met her at the First Presbyterian Church here in Helena and I couldn’t have asked for anyone more loving, caring and a real believer in Christ. Pearle, you have been a very dear and caring friend as well as such a caregiver, friend and confidant to Bev. Thank you so much and I look forward to continuing our friendship.
Your daughter, Tara has done so much for Bev, too. What a loving family. I thank God for all of you. I’m glad Bev’s in heaven now and I look forward to seeing her again someday.
Tracie Dagenais says
Aunt Bev,
We are happy you are no longer suffering and happy you are in a better place. We will miss you and enjoy the fun memories we shared over the years. We look forward to the day when we will all meet again. We love you!
Ron Iverson says
Pearle, Arlyn, and Family–
Bev made some very courageous choices near the end of her life on earth. She told me that she was not going to undergo a series of “heroic choices” to prolong her life, and settled for Hospice care. She was completely at ease with the Lord’s decision, “that it was in His hands,” and looked forward to going to heaven. The physical pain is now over. You played such an important role in helping her through her last earthly days, and my sympathies go out to you and Bev’s family. Thanks for being that special sister and brother.
Tom and Judy Rolfe says
Butch and Pearle,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Bev was a very special gal, we are better people for having known her. Please know that we care and you are all in our prayers at this difficult time. You were both so good to her, have no regrets and look forward to seeing her again.
Marjorie MCNellis says
Bev – We shared some good laughs! You were so good to me when we had fish in the cafeteria you made special sauce for me. I will always remember your kindness.
Jason Jury says
It was such a pleasure to meet Bev and to hear stories of how much her faith and her family meant to her. She will indeed be missed. Please know that our family will be praying for you all as you share in the memories and in the Joy that Bev is now at home with our Heavenly Father. Grace and Peace be with you all.
Millie Veltkamp says
Words can’t begin to express how much you meant to our entire family. Your positive spirit, faith in Christ, beautiful smile, love & dedication for your grandchildren will never be forgotten. We are so blessed to have had you in our lives, and look forward to joining you in Heaven someday. We love you and miss you!
Karen Barney Nye says
Extending my deepest sympathy for your family in your loss of a very special mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, wife and friend. I knew Bev because of one special person whom was in my life, my mom whom looked toward her not only as a friend, but as a sister. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Timothy Steiner, your brother in the Faith says
It was and is good to know the Lord together, Bevy. As Wesley said, we now “have mystic sweet communion with those whose race is won.” She no longer needs faith but waits for the Resurrection beholding Jesus the Resurrected on the Throne before her. We still need faith, but we see him by faith, and we also await the Resurrection. Together, we still all behold him; she there; we here.
I’ll be along soon too. In Eternity, all this will seem like a few passing minutes.
your brother Tim
Steve says
To Beverly’s family, I’m sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of her when you all lived here in Hinsdale NH. She was a remarkable women and I’m a better person for having the good fortune to have known her. Now she will live with the lord, sending wishes and prayers to you all.
Steve M.
mavis and Ralph Norton says
To all of Beverly’s family,
Beverly (Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Neice, Cousin and Friend) was a woman of great faith and courage, she loved to laugh and she loved her whole family. She will be greatly missed by so many. Her smile will stay with everyone. We are all fortunate to have known and loved her. Rest in Peace,
Love, Mavis and Ralph Norton
Susan Moran says
To all Bev’s family and especially Pearle and Arlyn. We send sincere thoughts to your family during this time. It is wonderful that you were able to help her until the end. There is no greater gift you could have given her. She was a beautiful lady and her memory will continue to warm the hearts of all who loved her. God’s Love,
Susan Moran
Butch and Pearle Plowman says
I miss you so much, sis. I don’t want to believe you are really gone. Will my broken heart ever mend?
Pearle and Arlyn Plowman says
Today we bid farewell to your earthly body and celebrate your new one; healthy and whole in every way..You are probably the perfect weight you wanted to be here on earth as well!! 🙂 We do miss you, but hold dear the love you so freely gave your friends and family and the memories that will never fade away.
Till we meet again, sis!
Pearle and Arlyn
Butch and Pearle Plowman says
What a beautiful memorial service. Lots of love flowing, as you would have hoped, sis. I know you were smiling down on us. 🙂 and we could feel your spirit present with us.