Beverly was born on Sept. 23, 1945 in Beloit, Kansas. Beverly passed away peacefully on November 27th, 2025. She was the daughter of Walter and Mabel Ridenour and the oldest of five siblings. Beverly married Kenneth Smith on March 14, 1964. They shared 61 years together.
Beverly is also survived by her two daughters: Carol Smith and Karen Talamo (née Smith) and her son-in-law Russell Talamo and her two granddaughters: Brenna and Cynthia Talamo.
Beverly was a long-time resident of Fountain, Colorado. However, she also lived in Kansas, California, New Jersey and Germany. Beverly loved to travel and saw most of the United States.
Beverly was an excellent baker and cake decorator. She also had many other hobbies/crafts that she enjoyed doing; sewing, needlepoint, quilting and was a professional porcelain doll maker. She also enjoyed doing puzzles and square dancing with her husband.