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Beverly Meek Obituary

May 25, 1937 - October 8, 2008 Beverly Stauch Meek, a 21 year Monument resident, passed away unexpectedly, October 8, 2008 at the age of 71. She was surrounded by her loving family who will greatly miss her. She was born May 25, 1937 in Hamburg, IA to James Louis Stauch and Helen Story Stauch who preceded her in death. Beverly grew up in Riverton, IA where she excelled in basketball and softball. Throughout her youth she was a community leader as well as an outstanding student. She graduated from Riverton H.S. in 1955. Beverly moved to Omaha, NB where she attended Immanuel Nursing School. Upon graduating in 1958, Beverly began her career in nursing. She was a surgical R.N. at Children's Hospital and Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NB. During this time she married William L. Meek. They were wed on February 28, 1959 in Riverton, IA. William and Beverly moved to Colorado in 1962 to raise a family next to their beloved mountains. Beverly continued her nursing career serving as a surgical R.N. at Penrose Hospital and as an office nurse for Dr. R. Landon. She retired after 21 years of service as an operating room R.N. at Memorial Hospital in September 1992. Beverly enjoyed traveling, reading, crossword puzzles, and cooking marvelous meals for her family. Her strength, beauty, and wisdom were reflected in all she did. She was a truly amazing woman. Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, she leaves behind a legacy of love and caring. Beverly is survived by her husband, William L. Meek of Monument; sister, Jean L. Anderson of Omaha, NB; sons, Mark L. Meek and wife Kimberly of Thorton, CO, David S. Meek and wife, Trisha of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Ann C. Van Wey of Colorado Springs, CO; grandsons, John W. Meek and Joshua D. Van Wey of Colorado Springs, CO. Memorial Services will be held at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. An additional service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Riverton, IA on October 18, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Internment will follow at Utterback Mt. Zion Cemetery, Riverton, IA 51650. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Beverly's name to Memorial Hospital Pediatric Surgery Unit, 1400 E. Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 or First United Methodist Church of Riverton, IA 51650.

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Published by The Gazette from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2008.

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Shaun Clements

November 2, 2008

When I heard the news of Bev's passing I was deeply saddened. Although it has been a few years since I spent time with the Meek family, at the holidays or otherwise, I have many many fond memories of Beverly Meek. What a fine woman, strong, generous and a wonderful cook. My thoughts and prayers go out to every member of the family. Your grief will decrease as time goes by, but your memories of time spent with Bev, as a family, never will. All my best to the extended Meek family and especially to Bill, as he deals with the loss of a spouse whom he had in his life for nearly 50 years. God Bless!

Jean Leahy

October 20, 2008

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Bev. May your fond and loving memories of her comfort you. We were Immanuel nursing classmates.

Nancy Edwards

October 14, 2008

My prayers are with Bill and his family as they go through this sad time.

Kay Novak

October 13, 2008

I send sincere sympathy to Bill and the family of Beverly. I was a nursing classmate, and am so grateful for our last time together at the 50th reunion in April.

October 12, 2008

My sympathy to the family. Beverly and I graduated from the Riverton school in ' 55. My thoughts are with you.

Shirley Thomsen Wynn
Aloha, OR

Ken and Beth Ragland

October 12, 2008

Beverly became a good friend, especially while my husband was in Viet Nam. She was of immense help to me. Our friendship has grown over the years. I will miss her immensly.

Beth Ragland, Papillion, NE

I really appreciate the assistance Beverly gave Beth while I was in Viet Nam and I value the friendship that has grown between Bill and Beverly and ourselves.

Ken Ragland, Papillion, NE

Alma Cheatham

October 11, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the Meek's family. I will keep the family in my
thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Mary Ann (Robinson) Nevins

October 11, 2008

Although we did not have the opportunity to know Beverly well, we do know how much she will be missed by family and friends. Our condolonces to all - Hope it helps to know we are sharing the loss.

JEANNE DAVIS

October 11, 2008

I SHARE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF BEVERLY WHEN WE WERE IN NSG SCHOOL AT IMMANUEL.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. JEANNE DAVIS

Kimberly Jewell Meek

October 11, 2008

My Mother-in-law, gave me the best gift of my life, My husband Mark L. Meek. She sent me wonderful birthday/anniversay cards and let me know I was part of this wonderful family. I will miss her.

Marilyn and Bert Malm

October 11, 2008

Sincere sympathy to all of Bev's family. We treasure the time spent together this past April at our 50th class reunion. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Strom

October 11, 2008

My Love and Synpathy are with you
in this sad time

Sharon & Gene Wahl

October 11, 2008

We all have lost a beautiful & loving person, she will be missed by many. I feel privileged to have counted her as my friend. Sharon & Gene Wahl

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