Gary C. Bever age 75 of Belview, formerly of Anoka, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Sunwood Good Samaritan Care Center in Redwood Falls. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2015 at the Redwood Valley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home in Redwood Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gary C. Bever was born April 15, 1940 in Anoka, Minnesota to Clarence and Muriel (Wallace) Bever. He was baptized November 11, 1990. He attended Anoka High School, and later enlisted in the US Navy on September 18, 1957 and received his honorable discharge on September 17, 1963. Gary was united in marriage to Karen Diers on February 18, 1961 in Anoka, Minnesota. Gary previously lived in Alaska and California. He worked in food manufacturing, as a semi driver, restaurant owner, and was retired from the US Postal Service. He was a member of the Lions Club, and enjoyed photography, woodworking, and traveling.
Gary is survived by his wife Karen L. Bever of Belview; sons: Michael (Missy) of Kenai, AK, Kevin (Laura) of Princeton, Brian of Plymouth; grandchildren: Anthony and Logan of St. Cloud, and Cameron and Derrick of Kenai, AK; great-grandchildren: Blake, Lillian, Luci, and Charlie, all of St. Cloud; step-great-grandchildren: Libby and Chase of St. Cloud; and brother Les (Nancy) Bever of Anoka.
I am so sorry Brian and family! Hold on to those wonderful cherished family memories!?? Mikki
Praying for you and your family! Steve, Rhonda and Hannah Schjenken
I hope you find some comfort in the words of E. Brenneman:
“His Journey’s Just Begun…
Don’t think of him as gone away-
his journey’s just begun,
life holds so many facets-
this earth is only one..
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth & comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost-
and he was loved so much.”
May God hold you in His arms until you see each other again. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
To Karen and sons. My deepest condolences for the passing of a great and generous man. It was an honor to know Gary and family from the Jackson days.
Alan and Paula Olson (formally from Jackson)
Mesa, AZ
Dear Karen and family,
As we mourn the death of Gary, we are comforted with the thought that suffering is done, and he rests in the arms of the Lord. We cherish all the wonderful memories when you cuz’s were in Wi with us! The Packers & Vikings, our family rivalry! We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful man Heaven has received!! We love all of you!
Jack and Dixie, Cuz’s forever.
Dear Karen and family:
Have been thinking about you and Gary and looked to see if you had a Facebook page. We were so saddened to see that Gary recently passed away. Have often thought about you two and wondered where you lived and what you were doing. You have our deepest sympathy at this time. Gary was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.