Beverly Cornelia Kalman

Beverly Cornelia Kalman entered this life on June 10, 1942 in Huntington Park, CA. She departed this life on October 18, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was the 1st child of Sïmon Kräp and Audrey Becker. After high school, Beverly met Milton “Mickey” John Kalman at the rescue mission in California where her father worked. Within 6 weeks, they were married on September 29, 1962, and remained the love of each other’s lives for over 61 years.

Beverly spent many years working in the banking industry. She eventually joined Mickey in his ministry for the homeless and together they spread the love of Jesus across multiple states to the homeless and anyone who would give them an ear. They retired together in 2005 after decades of service in the ministry.

Beverly and Mickey were blessed with three children together. Timothy John Kalman, Kristi Dawn Kalman Thompson, and Steven Jerome Kalman. They raised their children in a Christian home and taught them the value of giving to others.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her beloved son, Timothy. Beverly is survived by her husband, Mickey Kalman of Guthrie, OK; Her daughter; Kristi Thompson of Guthrie, OK; Her son and wife, Steven and Lisa Kalman of Edmond, Oklahoma; Her daughter in law, Stella Kalman of Bethany, OK. She had 12 grandchildren, Savannah Kalman Kidd and husband, Alex Kidd, Alexander Kalman and wife Jordan Kalman, Erika Bang and husband Christian Bang, Daniel Thompson, Andrew Kalman, Nathan Thompson, Aaron Thompson, and Blake Kalman and wife, Riley Kalman, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She had a life well lived and will be greatly missed. Services for Beverly are pending at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you give any donations to your favorite homeless shelter to carry on their lifelong ministry.