Beverly Sue Stiver

Beverly grew up in Strafford, Missouri, and attended Strafford High School, were she excelled as a majorette and cheerleader. She also enjoyed playing the clarinet and softball. She continued her love of baton twirling at Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Missouri, where

she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi.

Beverly married her high school sweetheart, James Harold Stiver, on June 30, 1956 in Bolivar, Missouri. Together they built a life centered around family, hard work, and shared adventures. They were blessed with two children, Mark and Lou Anne, of whom they were very proud.

Following their marriage on June 30, 1956, Beverly and Harold moved to Wichita, Kansas, where she wholeheartedly supported Harold's career. They later relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska, where they embarked on a new chapter opening their own business, Surge Dairy Supply. After selling the business they moved to Alexandria, Minnesota, where they made their beautiful home on Lake Latoka. There, Beverly and Harold raised their children and created cherished family

memories. She spent her Minnesota years working at Central Junior High School. In 1982 they moved to Bradenton, Florida, which became their permanent home.

Beverly cherished time spent with her family, traveling and playing card games. She was a loyal fan of the Tampa Bay Rays and the Nebraska Corn huskers. Beverly had a special place in her

heart for animals, particularly dogs, and opened her home to many rescues throughout her life, giving each one a loving home.

Beverly was a loving grandmother to three grandchildren: Stacie Stiver, Rebekah (Ryan) Cantrell and Philip (Grace) Gigstad. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Claire Gigstad, Savannah Cantrell, Vincent Gigstad and Tessa Cantrell.

Beverly is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Harold Stiver; parents, Leonard and

Louise Voeltz; sister, Luanna Samiec and son, Mark Stiver. She is survived by daughter Lou Anne (Marc) Gigstad, daughter-in-law Jody Stiver, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Beverly was a courageous breast cancer survivor. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beverly's memory to Moffitt Cancer Center (https://moffitt.org/give/) or the Humane Society of Sarasota (https://www.hssc.org/give/donate) in honor of her rescued pets.

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