Beverly JoAnn Kamler passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at the age of 73 in Hermann, MO while in the warm embrace of her family. Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend has left this life to join her heavenly Father. Bev was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Dorothy Graham of Columbia, MO, big sister Betty Barnum of St. Louis, and best friend Jan Devine of Macon, MO.
Bev was the youngest of two born in Frankfort, Michigan on October 14, 1948 to Lloyd and Dorothy Graham. The family lived in Beulah, Michigan and LaPorte, Indiana before settling in Sturgeon, MO where Bev attended school. She became a mother at a young age and often worked two or more jobs to make ends meet so her children didn’t go without. She chose a career in hairstyling and excelled in this business managing and owning several salons in Columbia, Washington, and St. Louis. After 40 plus years in hairstyling, Bev followed her love of antiques and opened Dusty Attic Antiques at their home in Washington.
John Kamler came into her life and loved her through sickness and health, and fought every battle with her. She knew how blessed she was to have him as a partner in life, and told anyone who would listen that he was the best husband in the world and would brag about his amazing pizzas! Together they traveled throughout the United States buying antiques, sightseeing, and making friends wherever they went. Bev enjoyed dancing, rocky road ice cream, yellow roses, being outside, and country music. Her greatest joy came when she was surrounded by family and friends. She had enormous love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she would shower with affection and gifts!
Bev will be remembered for her love of life and family, her vitality and energy, impeccable personal style, and faith in God.
Bev is survived by her husband John of Washington, MO, daughter Kim and husband Mike Franken of Fayette, MO, son Micheal Long of Columbia, MO, grandchildren Shaun and wife Jen Franken of Lawson, MO, Darci and husband Cody Curtis of LaMonte, MO, Gage Long, and great-grandchildren Braiden Franken, Brianna Franken, Bristol Nowlin, Elouise Curtis, Rowan Long, and Noah Long.
A Celebration of Bev’s Life will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 11am-1pm at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, MO. The inurnment of her ashes will take place immediately following.
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