Beverlee (“Mimi”) peacefully passed away on March 11, 2018, in Dallas, Texas surrounded by family. Born December 31, 1927, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Dorothea Alice Rosenberry Mahan and Russell John Mahan, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Saul I. Ruman, on August 16, 2010, and her brother, Donald Jay Mahan. Survived by her daughters and their husbands, all of Dallas, and their children: Loree Ruman Conrad (H. Wayne); Melissa Ruman Stewart (W. Paul); Elizabeth Ruman Plumlee (Daniel); grandchildren H. Wayne Conrad, Jr. (Florence Wang Conrad); Rachel Christine Conrad; Nathaniel James Conrad (Elizabeth Volynsky Conrad); Brenton Ruman Stewart (Maria Minzenmeyer Stewart); Margaret Mahan Stewart; Daniel Livingston Plumlee, Jr.; Katherine Mahan Plumlee; David Ruman Plumlee and Brian Oketch. Also survived by her sister-in-law Nanci Mahan; first cousins Darlene Lang and Robert Dibblee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Beverlee graduated from Indiana University where she met her husband, Si, whom she married on June 17, 1951. She taught school while Si completed his Law degree at Indiana University. She and Si were lifelong IU supporters.
Beverlee treasured her family and actively supported her children and grandchildren in their many endeavors. Her life was centered around her family and nothing gave her more pleasure than planning to travel with or to visit one of her children or grandchildren. She was an avid reader, a great athlete and she enjoyed attending performances at the symphony, opera and the ballet. She also was an enthusiastic sports fan (particularly for her Hoosiers).
Beverlee always looked forward to her next adventure. She had a passion for travel and a deep interest in learning cultures of the world. Taking her family on trips around the world was her gift to her children and grandchildren. In addition to learning about the world, the trips were a way for her to spend quality time with her family and friends. Everyone jumped at the chance to travel with “Mimi”. Mimi believed that travel helps people develop open minds and big hearts. She cherished her friends around the world.
Rusinga Island in west Kenya was the community that stole her heart from her very first visit. She took great pleasure in being able to help build schools and community facilities. She loved travelling there to visit many dear friends and to spend time with hundreds of children who loved her and called her Mimi.
Beverlee will be laid to rest next to her husband, with her family present in Dallas, TX. In lieu of flowers, those who would like to honor Mimi’s dream may make donations to the Mimi Education Centre, Rusinga Island Trust.
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