Beverly Stevens Obituary

Beverly Steed Stevens 06/30/42~02/16/03 Beverly S. Stevens passed away peacefully on February 16, 2003 from complications due to cancer. Beverly was born on June 30, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to Don F. Steed and Marjorie Brown Steed. She grew up in Clearfield and had many fond memories of those times. She graduated from Davis High School in 1960. After High school, she attended Weber State College and graduated from the University of Utah in 1964. She worked in early childhood education for her whole career. She began her career in the Granite school district. In 1974, she started and ran the Willow Stream pre-school for 13 years. In 1981, she returned to the public school system and taught at Alta view elementary until she retired in 2001. Beverly married John Stevens in the Salt Lake temple on August 26, 1965. Along with their two sons, they enjoyed many travels and adventures. Her hobbies included baking, camping, attending University of Utah basketball games and working in the yard. Her happiest moments were spending time with her family and friends. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held numerous callings ranging from the Primary president to Visiting teacher. The family would like to express their appreciation to all those who helped care for Beverly over the past few months during the latter stages of her illness. Her loving husband, John, who passed away last April, precedes Beverly in death. Her devoted sons; Eric of Sandy, UT and Craig of West Jordan, UT, survive her. She is also survived by her parents, Don and Marjorie Steed of Clearfield; and her brothers and sisters-in-law; Greg and Dawnie, Richard and Debby, and Larry Steed all of Clearfield. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Ann Keisel and her family of Richfield. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Willow Creek 7th Ward chapel, 2115 E Creek Road (8200 S.) Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 1 hour prior to services at the church. Interment, Clearfield City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road. Roses were her favorite but any flowers will be appreciated, as would donations to any charitable causes involving education or cancer. "WE LOVE & WE WILL MISS YOU MOM!" E-mail condolences to the family at [email protected]