Beverly Yvonne Wittler

Beverly Yvonne Wittler was born on December 13, 1936, in Birchdale, Minnesota, the oldest of three children born to Joseph and Margaret Chenoweth. She was named after the small town of Beverly, West Virginia, where the Chenoweth family originated. Proud of her Norwegian heritage, Beverly often credited her Norwegian roots for the determination, resilience, and occasional stubbornness that served her so well throughout her life. Known affectionately as "Dolly" to the road crew workers who boarded with her family, she displayed fierce determination, a creative spirit, and a deep love for family.

From a young age, music was woven into Beverly's life. As a girl, she dreamed of playing the accordion and was disappointed when her father brought home a piano instead. He made a deal with her: she needed to learn the piano first. Once Beverly set her mind to something, there was no turning back. She diligently learned to play, and on her twelfth birthday was surprised with two beautiful Italian accordions from which to choose. One of those treasured accordions remains in the family today. Beverly went on to master the accordion, piano, and organ, loved to sing, and often played piano for services at the family's country church. Her genuine laugh could brighten any room, and her warmth made everyone feel welcome.

Her talents extended beyond music. Beverly was the goalie for her girls' hockey team, demonstrating the same determination, resilience, and competitive spirit that would characterize her throughout her life. Whether on the ice, in the classroom, on the farm, or later in her professional career, Beverly approached challenges with confidence and perseverance.

As a young woman in Birchdale, Minnesota, Beverly met the love of her life, Marvin Wittler. After a bridal shower, a group of young men who were in town for a fishing trip offered the girls rides home. One boy, Marvin, and one girl, Beverly, and the rest was history. On August 20, 1955, Beverly married Marvin, beginning a remarkable 70-year love story built on faith, devotion, laughter, and unwavering partnership. Their love set the standard for generations to come.

Their first home was a white farmhouse in Winside, Nebraska, where in just five short years (1956–1961), they welcomed four children: Donna, Michael, Cheryl, and Barbara. Together, Beverly and Marvin built a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and adventure.

Beverly was far more than a farmer's wife. She was Marvin's partner in every sense of the word, helping with farm operations, bookkeeping, and accounting long before she ever earned a degree. In the early 1960s, she studied and taught first aid classes in the Winside community and served as a 4-H leader for local girls, sharing her knowledge and encouraging the next generation. In 1968, when Marvin and Beverly transitioned from farming into commercial livestock management, Beverly's bookkeeping and business skills became an invaluable part of their success.

A lifelong learner, Beverly believed it was never too late to pursue a goal. After raising her children, she earned her Master of Business Administration degree from West Texas A&M University in 1986 and began a successful career in teaching, training, software testing, and implementation. During her career, she traveled to more than 225 feedyards throughout the United States and Canada, helping install computer systems and train employees. She had a natural gift for teaching and making complex topics understandable, building confidence in others, and helping people develop skills they never thought possible.

Together, Beverly and Marvin embraced new adventures, including earning their pilot licenses in 1975 and taking to the skies in their airplane. Whether traveling by road or by air, they truly shared life side by side.

Beverly was also a gifted seamstress and artist whose talents blessed generations of her family. She lovingly created Barbie clothes for her daughters, beautiful Afghans, intricate needlepoint pieces, handmade Christmas stockings, and countless other treasures that continue to be cherished in homes across the family. Her handiwork was more than craftsmanship; it was an expression of her love.

Beverly possessed a remarkable green thumb and found great joy in tending her gardens, especially her beloved rose bushes. Each year she carefully pruned her roses and gathered rose bowls to brighten the days of patients at the local VA Hospital; a quiet act of kindness that reflected her generous heart.

Beverly had a passion for preserving memories. While not a professional photographer, Beverly did not let a family gathering pass without taking pictures. Her family lovingly teased her about occasionally cutting someone off in a photograph, but those same photos became treasured albums and carefully arranged frames that preserved priceless memories and family history for future generations.

No visit to Marvin and Beverly's home was complete without supper on the table, typically something delicious and home-cooked from Beverly's kitchen. Family and friends looked forward to her baked goods, especially her famous Jubilee Jumbles, bon bons, and the cherished tradition of Jesus' Birthday Cake each Christmas season. Through food, hospitality, and thoughtful preparation, she made everyone feel welcome and loved.

Beverly loved to travel, plan vacations, organize family reunions, and create opportunities for family memories. She also loved square dancing and eventually convinced Marvin to join her on the dance floor. Before long, he loved it just as much as she did. Beverly was also known for her lead foot behind the wheel, a trait that became the source of many good-natured laughs over the years. Whether planning the next adventure or documenting the last one, she was the heart behind the gathering.

Faith was central to Beverly's life. Wherever the family moved, finding a church home was a priority. She lived her faith through service, generosity, hospitality, and the steadfast love she showed her family each day. During the thirty years that she and Marvin called Amarillo home, Beverly faithfully taught Sunday school and Bible classes, investing in the lives of countless children and adults. She also had a remarkable gift for discerning how to encourage others, offering wisdom, compassion, and practical guidance exactly when it was needed most.

Above all, Beverly loved her family. She celebrated births, graduations, weddings, birthdays, and milestones of every kind. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren knew they were supported, celebrated, and deeply loved.

Beverly will be remembered for her determination, her musical gifts, her creativity, her hospitality, her love of learning, her genuine laugh, and the countless ways she poured love into her family. After a lifetime of gently tolerating Marvin's teasing, sharing every adventure by his side, and building a remarkable life together, Beverly is now reunited with the love of her life, Marvin. Together again, their 70-year love story continues, leaving a legacy of faith, family, and love that will endure for generations.

Preceded in death by: Husband: Marvin Wittler; Parents: Joseph & Margaret Chenoweth; Parents-in-law: George & Lula Mae Wittler; Brother: Richard Chenoweth; Sister: Fern Cramer; Sister-in-law: June Chenoweth; Brother-in-law: Harold Wittler; Sister-in-law: Doris Wittler; Brother-in-law: Carl Mann; Sister-in-law: Yvonne Wittler; Son-in-law: Douglas Rodman; Grandson: Joseph Gillette; Granddaughter: Janae Goff; and Great-great grandson: Leon Church

Survived by: Sister-in-law: Shirley Mann; Brother-in-law: Ron Cramer; Children: Donna Robinson, Michael Wittler, Cheryl & Tom Milner, and Barbara Rodman; 16 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Grandchildren:

David & Ashley Robinson

Tonya & Brad Poalillo

Elizabeth & James Fewins

Katherine & Jason Hooper

Daniel & Eryn Wittler

Elisha Milner

Stuart Milner

James & Alexa Wittler

John & Trina Wittler

Joshua & Cherilyn Wittler

Shiloh & Samantha Wittler

Cassie Goff

Montana Watkins

Presley Roth

Erin & Stephen Tricamo

Heather & Brian Newton

Great Grandchildren:

Bryce & Patricia Robinson

Megan & Killian Church

Lillie Robinson

Anthony Beard

Kaydin Hougardy

Kale Hougardy

Maddy Hooper

Austin Hooper

Taylor Fewins

Parker Fewins

Sophia Poalillo

Calvin Wittler

Evelynn Wittler

Mackenzie Milner

Colton Milner

Keiko Gillette

Aiko Gillette

Patton Gillette

Victoria Tricamo

Isabella Tricamo

Stevie Tricamo

Ian Newton

Ivy Newton

Ily Newton

Deegan Newton

Micah Wittler

Zoe Wittler

Caleb Wittler

Andrew Wittler

Shiloh Wittler

David-Luke Wittler

Alea Wittler

Emma Wittler

Brock Wittler

Ruby Wittler

Clay Wittler

Shay Wittler

Hannah Wittler

Caydence Roth

Harper Watkins

Blake Watkins

Great-Great Grandchildren

John Robinson

Maverick Robinson

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