Beverly Jean Blanchard

Born – April 8, 1930

Died – January 11, 2021

Born to James and Notay Klum, Beverly and her older brother Jimmy were raised in St. Johns and attended Roosevelt High School. She married Richard Blanchard on the 10th of November 1951. Dick and Beverly had three children, Jill (1954), Jody (1957), and Richard (1966). Beverly had eight grandchildren, Ty Callicotte, Bryce Merrill, Jayci LaFleur, Kristin Callicotte, Drew Callicotte, Lyndi Merrill, Travis Blanchard, and Matthew Blanchard. At the time of her passing Beverly had nine great grandchildren.

Beverly had the good fortune of being survived by Richard, her husband of 69 years, all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was also survived by her beloved nephews Jim Klum, Steve Klum, John Klum, Curt Phillips, sister-in-law Phyllis Phillips daughter-in-law Lisa and sons-in-law Craig and Zed. All of who were in her loving thoughts during her final days as they were through out her life.

Beverly was predeceased by: Ric Phillips, Mike Blanchard, and Pat Blanchard.

A sunny summer day in St. Johns some years ago, Beverly walked with her grandchildren to the end of Crawford Street. There among the brambles the children picked blackberries that she would bake into a pie and serve in the warmth of her kitchen to nourish them with love. This memory, planted back then like a seed in the mind, is now but one small blossom in the rich and overflowing meadow of our collective remembrance of her life. A life, dedicated to her family. Beverly was ever the cheerleader and supporter of all those she loved, a fixture at the children’s recitals, plays, and sporting events. Her home was always open, not only to those she loved, but to all their friends. A wonderful and gracious host, Bev knew how to throw a party. Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations at her home were the focal point around which her family gathered and generated so many wonderful memories.

Always quick with a joke and happy to laugh, Beverly’s presence will be missed by all those who knew her. Her renowned banter cannot be duplicated. Her spirit was resilient in the face of life’s hardships and the example she set is instructive. The difficulties and uncertainties of the world limit that which one can truly control, however one can always choose to be kind. So, let us all follow Beverly’s example, and be kind.