Beverly Mary Fails, age 91, passed away peacefully, accompanied by colleagues, on July 4, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. She was born on May 10, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI.
She began her career at Theda Clarke Hospital in Neenah, WI in 1967. She graduated class valedictorian while working a full time job and raising a family. She was honored in several ways during her nursing career. She retired from nursing in the early part of the 2000’s, and was dedicated to sharing her wealth of knowledge by teaching and mentoring countless students.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Glen Fails; 9 children – Mike (Pat), Lyn (Gary) Burns, Lucy Kentile, Leslie Weichbrod, Larry (Cheryl), Loren (Sarah) Fails, Lance Fails and Jeff (Rachel) Fails; 23 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 great-great children. She was predeceased in death by her parents, one son and two grandchildren.
She mentored to her final days and was dedicated to sharing and learning.
There will be a private Celebration of Life held. Memorial donations can be made to the American Red Cross in her honor.