Beverly Annette Sveum

Beverly Annette Sveum, age 83. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Olga (Brekke) Stadsklev; sisters LaVonne Bury (Marvin) and Ellen Hoines (John). She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Duane; sister Darlene Cox (Derry-deceased); children Michael (Tammy) of Elkhorn, NE, Steven (Shari) of Centerville, MN, and Diane Richardson, Missouri Valley, IA; 7 granddaughters; one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Beverly grew up on a farm near Bristol, SD with her parents and 3 older sisters. She attended Sunbeam, the local one-room school. During high school, she lived in town during the week while attending high school in Bristol. After graduating, Beverly attended Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD for 1 year, earning her teaching certificate. She returned to Sunbeam to teach for one year. Her high-school sweetheart lived 27 miles away on a farm south of Webster, SD. They met through their local church’s Luther Leagues. Bev and Duane married on August 1, 1959, in Bristol, SD. Their first home together was in Brookings, SD where she taught at a nearby rural school while Duane finished his engineering degree at South Dakota State University. Duane’s earlier career had them moving often, living in four different South Dakota towns in five years. Bev always found work during the brief stays. Michael was born in 1964, and shortly afterwards they settled in Omaha. The Omaha area became their long-term home in 1965, settling in Elkhorn, NE in 1976. After Michael came along, Bev became a full-time mother and homemaker. Steven was born 1966 and in 1970 Bev’s prayers for a daughter were answered with the birth of Diane. Bev’s first priorities were always her husband and children. She has always stayed active and has had many faithful walking partners over the years. When her children drove to school, they could be assured they would see their mom and her ‘crew’ walking - rain or shine. Once the kids were grown, Bev spent her time serving others, cleaning apartments for the elderly, delivering meals on wheels, and quietly serving were ever she saw a need. Bev’s parents ensured she was raised in a Christian home, and she and Duane prioritized that as parents. Bev has always been very active in family and church activities, attending circle and bible studies with many of the same ladies for 40+ years. Bev had a great love for music. In her childhood, Sunday morning was church with family and Sunday afternoon gatherings with extended family always included the playing and singing of hymns. This love for music was passed down to her children and grandchildren. While she was always present for all the kids and grandkid’s events, she especially looked forward to watching her children and grandchildren during worship and concerts. In retirement, one of Bev and Duane’s greatest joys has been traveling, especially their annual vacations to Table Rock Lake. An annual tradition has been the week at the lake with kids and grandkids. There will be a visitation at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn, NE on Thursday, September 1st from 5 – 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on Friday, September 2nd at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church, Elkhorn, NE, Pacific Springs Village Memorial Fund or the Josie Harper Hospice Home.

Beverly Annette Sveum

February 28, 1939 - August 29, 2022