Beverly Jean Richesson

September 10, 1933-September 30, 2025

On September 30, 2025, Beverly Richesson passed away in her sleep, next to Roger, her sweetheart and husband of 69 years. They were “two peas in a pod”, as he always said.

Beloved by her family and friends, Beverly was known by her kindness and compassion. Her love for her family and her Christian faith were paramount in her life. Beverly had an unshakeable belief in “doing one’s best” at all times, which she engrained in her children. Her many titles included secretary, administrative assistant, poll worker, bible study leader, tennis player, beadwork enthusiast and hospital volunteer. Caring for her family was always a point of pride - sewing, cooking, gardening, and being “Head Laundress” as she used to say. This tireless energy extended to her grandchildren, making sure she left no stone unturned to help them with schoolwork, food, lodging and lots of prayer.

She was born and raised in Carrollton, Missouri, where she met her husband Roger Richesson. They married in 1956 and after Roger’s brief tour in the Army Signal Corp, they settled in Westchester, California. Beverly worked as a secretary for Hughes Aircraft, leaving in 1959 to raise their children, Robin and Jeff, and the family moved to Huntington Beach in 1965. Later, she returned to work at Golden West College, first for the Nursing Program and then in Community Services, 17 years in all. In her retirement she continued to improve her tennis game, was a leader in her church activities, and in her 10 years volunteering in the Gift Shop at OC Memorial Medical Center, she missed only one day of work.

Until her death, Beverly remained active in her bible study, and close to her friends and neighbors. She is survived by her husband Roger, sister Gayle Huxtable, brothers Howard Schmidt, Harold Schmidt and his wife Sandie, children Robin Richesson and partner Luis Rizzo, Jeff Richesson and his wife Elizabeth, grandchildren Briana and her husband Reade Bramer, Sam Richesson and his wife Lindsay DiMaggio, Cory Richesson and partner Jessica Holle, Joseph Richesson, Jackie Gordon and her husband Stephen, Katie Serazio and her husband James and great-grandchildren Luke and Lily Bramer, Rosalena and Francesca Serazio, and Ian and Mackenzie Gordon. She was predeceased by her parents Maurine Heins Schmidt and Rudolf Schmidt, and her nephew Kevin Raasch.

She will be always in our hearts.

Graveside Service held Saturday, October 11 at 1:00 pm,

Pacific View Memorial Park, 3500 Pacific View Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625