Beverly Ann “Bev” Zeluff, 86, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Drews Place in Coldwater under hospice care.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Coldwater United Methodist Church, 26 Marshall Street, Coldwater, MI, with Pastor Scott Marsh officiating.
Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., also at the Coldwater United Methodist Church.
The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Services in Union City.
Bev was born August 30, 1939 in Coldwater, Michigan to Bertrand and Helen (Swanson) Paradine. She graduated from Coldwater High School with the Class of 1957. She later went to Kellogg Community College to become a Registered Nurse.
November 2, 1963, she married Richard “Dick” Zeluff at the Coldwater United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2024.
After becoming a nurse, Bev began working for Dr. William “Bill” Nettleman in Coldwater. She later was a school nurse for the Branch Intermediate School District until she retired.
Bev was an active member of the Coldwater United Methodist Church, Coldwater UMC Women, and Women Who Care. She volunteered at Beginnings Care for Life Center, Habitat for Humanity and the Coldwater Free Clinic. Bev was also a volunteer as a hospice nurse for many years. She spent her final months at Drews Place under their incredible care as well as the excellent care of Gentiva Hospice.
Bev is survived by her daughter Cara Carson of Marietta, GA; her three granddaughters, Chloe Garr, Hannah Garr, both of Bronson, and Izabel Carson of Marietta, GA; her nephews and nieces; and her dear friends and close family. In addition to her husband Dick, Bev was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Marcia Garr; and her brothers, Ralph Paradine, Ronald Paradine, and Duane Paradine.
Memorial contributions can be made to Beginnings Care for Life, 16 N. Clay Street, Coldwater, MI 49036, or to the Coldwater United Methodist Church, 26 Marshall Street, Coldwater, MI 49036.
Please visit www.lighthousefuneral.com to share memories, pictures and videos with the family.
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