Beverly Marie Garman

She was the youngest child born to Albert and Merle Gintert, on May 24, 1931, in Clarence, Iowa. Though she was born during the struggles of the Great Depression, she was the apple of her parents’ eyes and deeply loved and adored by her three older siblings. Fond of telling stories from that time, she recounted how she got away with a lot, being the baby, always with a twinkle in her eye and her signature easy laugh.

Beverly was crazy about animals. So many pictures of her as a young child, on into young adulthood, show her with a variety of dogs and cats, and that never changed. Dogs, cats, horses, and even a skunk named Dino, enhanced the fabric of her life for all her days. She was a majorette in school, but she really loved sports, playing “half-court” basketball, and being a spectator in everything else. It was near the end of those years that a lanky baseball player caught her eye and took her breath away. Donald Garman (known at that time as “Lefty,” due to a wicked left-handed pitch), stole her heart and managed to convince her parents that he was everything they’d ever wanted for their daughter. They married July 12, 1951, and were off, straight away, to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he would be stationed for his naval service. As he donned the Navy uniform, on both a submarine and the ball field, Texas roots were put down for them both. They would make the Lone Star State their forever home, from which they would launch a successful business with Don’s two brothers – JERDON Industries – and into which they would welcome their three children, Billy, Kevin, and Monique.

After only thirty years of marriage, nine of which were filled with major health challenges for them both, Beverly said “see you later” to her beloved Don, when he preceded her in death at only 50 years of age. She was quoted as saying he was the only love of her life, and she would never remarry. She didn’t, choosing instead to faithfully walk the 44-year-long road back to him.

But she never stopped living.

Hers has been a vibrant life full of travel, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, laughter and friends, chicken foot and bunco, and many years of service to her cherished parish as “The Donut Lady.” She poured into the lives of her numerous nieces and nephews, often standing in the gap when their own parents had gone on to heaven, her steadfast faith shining a constant light on everyone she encountered.

In the last few years of her life, she made her mark at The Ivy of McKinney Assisted Living, serving on their resident board and always trying to improve things for the people around her. Still feisty and competitive, she swept the winnings during games and, until only two months ago, was the reigning cornhole champion with thousands (and THOUSANDS) of “Ivy Bucks” to show for it.

She has joyfully joined her parents Albert and Merle Gintert, all her siblings, Alta (and Carl) Ruby, Don (and

Maxine) Gintert, Roger (and Norma) Gintert, and, of course, her dear Don, and his parents, William and Ruth Garman, his brothers, Bill (and Amy) Garman, and Jerry Garman, in heaven. Their joyful reunion cannot be overestimated.

While her three children, Kevin (and Melinda) Garman, Billy Garman, and Monique (and Ralph) Carroll, will miss her terribly, it is with great joy they celebrate her life and faith. Joining in that celebration are her grandchildren, Maddie Garman, Emmie (and Todd) Gilmore, Alexandra Garman, Zoe Garman, Nick Garman, and Collin Tatsch; and her great-grandchildren, Lilli, Brody, and Landry Gilmore, and Rory and Sampson Krueger; along with her sister-in-law, Ann Garman, and all her many grateful nieces and nephews.

She will be honored and remembered with a visitation on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, 3-5pm, at Dignity Memorial - Ted Dickey Funeral Home (Plano) and a funeral mass on Monday, February 9th, at 10am at St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen, TX (reception to follow). In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to support the Welcome (CHRP) ministry at Bev’s church. This was a very important part of her faith life and has resulted in many of her long-time friends and steadfast support.