Beverly A Waite

Beverly Augusta Behrens Waite was born on March 10, 1938 in her mom’s bedroom, with her older sister Donna, (age 5) standing outside the door. She grew up in her birth home; the second daughter to August E. and Kristin "Marie" Behrens. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She and her husband shared homes in both Virginia and Weeki Wachee Florida. Beverly had a zest for life who never met a stranger. She had a true love for travel. She love riding the motorcycle with her son Ken and snowmobiling with son Kris. Beverly always said as long as she was able to she was going to go, go, go. If you were blessed to know her she enjoyed Red Hats, dancing, playing cards, and bingo . Beverly had a special way about her making you feel like you were the most important person in her life. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren all knew they were her favorite, spoiling all equally. Spending time with her grandchildren brought her such joy and would take them camping. Beverly has left behind her husband of 43 years, Elmer M. Waite, daughters Kathy Viator and Julia Waite, sons Ken Viator, Kris Waite and John Waite. Sisters Donna Helliwell and Sharon Wilson, grandchildren Sabrina Long, Jake Viator, Bryan Viator, Jason Viator. Ryan Steffen, Kyle Viator, Travis Menefee, Alex Waite, and six great grant children as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded by death her parents August E. and Kristen "Marie" Behrens, sisters Lillian Greenfield, Mildred Gartner and Delores Behrens, brothers Morris Kaastad, Duane Behrens and Laverne Behrens and one great-grand son Nathaniel J. Long. Beverly had plans to go in November 2014 with her school friends who she had knew many for over 70 years but became ill July. She fought a good fight and was getting better, playing bingo again and attending social events but things turned around on her and she couldn’t fight it any longer. Her loving children and a grandson were with her when she went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2015. Please join her family September 12, 2015 in a celebration of her life with a day of camping at Cody’s RV & Recreational Park, 8588 Ostrom way, Weeki Wachee, Fl 34613. This is a casual event we will be arriving around 1 o’clock, The pool, pond, canoeing and fishing will be available, pot luck, and bb-q, the memorial will begin around six, watching sunset together as we light a lantern and send Beverly on her way.