Beverly Williams' Obituary
Beverly never needed loud words or big moments to show her strength. Her quiet resilience taught us that love, grace, and patience could move mountains – even when no one else noticed.
Beverly loved the Earth and the miracle of God who created it. She was a very determined person and used that determination to motivate her into obtaining a higher education. Education, she believed, was the answer to all life threw at you, and she ultimately obtained two master’s degrees from the University of Michigan, graduating both with highest honors. She had to prove to herself that she was a smart lady because an early unknown childhood hearing impairment led teachers to believe she was not a very bright student. After learning what her teachers thought, she set out to prove them very, very, wrong.
Beverly’s first masters degree qualified to teach the younger generation, which she did for quite a few years until her hearing challenges became an impediment. She turned that impediment into motivation to return to school and obtain a second masters degree, this one in social work. Her MSW opened the door to a second career in social work at which she also excelled. Her specialty was aiding and saving teenage girls. Over the years, she heard from many of the young girls whose life she saved.
The mother of six children; Colleen, Pam, Tony, Dan, Roger, and Mark. Three of her sons preceded her in death; Rodger, Dan, and Tony. Her favorite memory was evenings she spent in front of the television with all her children watching the TV show, Star Trek. It was a family time when Mr. Dobos was absent when everyone was relaxed and happy. Beverly was thoroughly fascinated by all things outer space. She discovered this love as a young girl when she and Merle Cook would sit outside during Michigan summer nights, watching the sky and discussing the possibility of other life in the universe. Merle Cook was her first mentor.
Beverly loved her children and her parents who were remarkably good people and parents. It was they who instilled in Bev a solid foundation of ethics, morals, and love for life. They were her foundation and support throughout her life.
After being raised catholic and graduating from Catholic high school, she became disillusioned with the church. She then turned to the Unitarian Universalist Church for support in her relationship with God. Beverly was a deeply spiritual individual.
Beverly truly loved all her brothers and sisters, enjoying every moment she spent with them. Each sibling was special and precious to her in so many different ways. She always said that once she is gone from Earth, she would miss them more than anything.
Beverly does not want us to grieve, but to celebrate her life and longevity because she had a full life of living, loving, and laughter. Yes, she had many trials and tribulations, but those only served to make her the strong and independent woman she became.
Beverly loved to travel and October 29th was the beginning of her next journey through eternity. May God welcome and embrace her into his realm. Beverly will no doubt redecorate at least one room with a touch of Art Deco.
Donations in her name can be made to Freedom Service Dogs of America,
https://freedomservicedogs.org/
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