Beverly died in her home on January 1st, 2024. She was born on May 19th, 1932 to Leo and Pauline(Kautzky) Smith in Des Moines, IA. She worked several jobs in Bancroft, IA to save money to attend Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, IA. After graduation she moved to Omaha, NE and worked as a medical technologist at St. Catherine’s hospital. While in Omaha she met and married David Barargar. They had 63 years together. In that time they raised 4 children. Mary(Dan) Eberly, Elizabeth(Gary) Pusey, Michael Baragar, John (Amy) Barargar.
Beverly was the strength of the family. David’s career at Kellogg’s took them to many places.
With each move she made sure the family had a nice home, good schools and a loving, stable
environment.She often said “My family is my life”
She loved to read and any library was her happy place. She also enjoyed knitting, playing golf
and watching Jeopardy. She was an excellent cook and an expert at trivia and crossword
puzzles.
She enjoyed her last year in Salisbury, MD where she made many friends and explored the
Eastern Shore with her family.
She is survived by her 4 children and 7 grandchildren along with her 3 brothers, Bob Smith, Tom (Pat) Smith and Don (Donna) Smith.
Sweet Dreams, Mama
A service for the family will be held in Tampa, FL in February.
