Beverly A. Gearhart, 78, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday,
October 8, 2019 at her home. A celebration of Bev’s life will be held at a
later date.
Bev was born April 19, 1941 in Ft. Wayne, IN to T. Arnold
& Ruth (Rue) Turner. She attended
Ft. Wayne Business College and married Vernell T. Gearhart on November 2, 1968
in Ft. Wayne. He preceded her in death
on August 3, 2007.
Bev worked in accounting and bookkeeping for many years at
Minnesota Paints and Bronson Plastics.
She had also managed CPS Supply in Coldwater and served as a police
reservist in Ft. Wayne, IN. Bev and her husband, owned and operated Gearhart
Productions and LoBoo Creations for many years, making videos and keepsakes. Many
would see Bev, and her friend Loha, at various local events in the “Grammies
Munchies” trailer, graciously preparing food.
Bev was an avid Fort Wayne Comets
fan and had a huge heart for animals.
She actively volunteered at the Branch Co. Humane Society and
contributed to many other animal agencies as well. Bev was very dedicated to
what she believed in. She was kind,
concerned, very giving and found great pleasure in helping others.
Bev is survived by her step children Jullie (Tim) Smith,
Matt (Koreen) Gearhart all of Ft. Wayne, IN, her sister Sue Garver of Ft.
Wayne, IN, many grandchildren and her very special friends Loha Murphy of
Coldwater, Dawn & Steve McManamey of Coldwater, Greg, Samantha, Hunter
& Carter Andrews of Jonesville, The Marske Family, JoAnn Poynter of Coldwater,
Lisa Tubergan of Quincy, Lisa Hamilton of Coldwater, Terry & Alberta
Sullivan of Coldwater and many beloved pets including Maci, Precious and
Scooty.
In addition to her husband she
was preceded by her step daughter Beth.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch Co. Humane Society,
Animal Aid or Erin’s Angels.
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