On May 12, 2021, another beautiful angel gained her wings. Beverly “Bev” Jane Schuldt passed away peacefully in Helena, Montana. Beverly was born on August 18, 1940, in Fargo, North Dakota to William and Margaret (Reigh) Dahlgren. She was the first of two children.
Beverly attended grade school and high school in Wahpeton, North Dakota. She graduated in 1958 and was the valedictorian of her class. Beverly was very active in many clubs and organizations and played basketball throughout her high school years. She also had a great appreciation for music, and really enjoyed band where she loved playing the flute.
Bev attended nursing school at St. Cloud School of Nursing at St. Cloud, Minnesota where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1961. This was the perfect profession for Bev, as she was a very loving and deeply caring person!
Bev married the love of her life, Melvin Schuldt, on December 30, 1961, in Wahpeton, North Dakota. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato, Minnesota until Mel finished college. Once Mel graduated, they moved to Enterprise, Oregon, which became their home for 33 years.
Bev worked as a registered nurse at Wallowa Memorial Hospital from 1963-1975 and then took a job at Winding Waters Clinic as a RN from 1976-1992. Bev was active in St. Katherine’s parish, several other organizations and served on numerous boards over the years. In addition to raising her own family, Bev and Mel took in several foster children. She was very kind and caring and loved by many!
Bev was a devoted and supportive wife to her wrestling coach and fisherman husband. She spent many, many hours as a gym spouse and loved wrestling almost as much as Mel! She was a loving mother to her three children and a doting grandma and great grandma to the grandchildren.
Bev enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and camping. There were many family camping and fishing trips to the Snake River and to the Oregon coast, which she absolutely loved.
Bev is survived by her daughter Susan Pender (fiancé Milt Dahl), son Peter Schuldt (Diane), son Michael Schuldt (Cheryl); grandsons Sean Thornton (Aimee), Matthew Thornton (Tiffany), Lucas Pender (fiancé Tori Hansen), Chris Schuldt, and Shea Schuldt; and one great grandson, Blaine Thornton.
She is also survived by her brother Gary (Marguerite) Dahlgren of Springfield, Oregon.
The family invites you to celebrate their lives at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 6th for a memorial Mass and Celebration of Life at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1502 Shirley Road of Helena. A reception will follow the Mass in the fellowship hall of the church. To live stream the service, you may visit olvmt.org.
Memorial donations in Bev’s memory may be made to: Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch St., Helena, MT 59601, or Lewis and Clark Humane Society, 2112 E. Custer Ave., Helena, MT 59602, or a charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to: 3009 Mountain Meadows Rd., Helena, MT 59602.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11 a.m.
Friday August 6, 2021
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11 a.m.
Friday August 6, 2021
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
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Milt Dahl says
Maybe it was because Bev was never officially my mother-in-law thought we got along so well. 😊 But seriously, Bev was quick to welcome me into her family. We hit it off early and got along so well that she even let me live in her basement for a year while Susan and I were making preparations for a home of our own. Bev spoiled me while I was her tenant, and never had I had so many cookies and baked goods on a regular basis. I truly enjoyed celebrating holidays, birthdays and other special occasions with Bev and her family, and only wish we could have spent a few more together. We shared a lot of time listening to her favorite crooner Neil Diamond, and it was fun to see her swaying her arms and tapping her toes to his music. Whenever I hear a Neil Diamond song I will think of Bev, and I’m sure she was serenaded by “Sweet Caroline” on her journey to heaven. I dearly miss her, and she will always have a special place of love in my heart.
James Maher says
I Have known Bev for many years. A wonderful person, it has been one of the great pleasures of my life. My thoughts and condolences go out to her family.