I didnt know Beverly, but I knew her son... He is a good man, the equal of any. I know she must have been proud of him and must have contributed towards that outcome by doing much right. All parents can only hope that their family legacy will continue to grow and flourish via their children - and i'm sure Beverly was quite sure she had achieved that.

I think of Beverly often, especially today on her birthday.  Being friends with Bev for over 20 years brought a good amount of laughs, admiration for her and love. Wishing you a Happy Heavenly Birthday, Beverly. Thinking of you too, Ted. 

Beverly was the first adult I called by her first name and at a very young age so she always was special to me. She was engaging to talk to and always was very interested in my adventures. I loved gatherings at her house because she had collected a very interesting and eclectic group of friends. I miss her!

I met Benny, as we knew her, when she joined the staff of the UCLA  Daily Bruin newspaper in the early 1950s. Benny was always a competent, enthusiastic and supportive colleague who was loved by her  fellow staffers and contributed strong  support to the staff in a terrible battle with the repressive UCLA administration in the worst days of McCarthyism. She remained a lifelong friend, hosting me and my wife at her home in Hawthorne during our visits to  L.A.  After we moved to California in 2000 she visited us in Santa  Rosa and  we enjoyed touring the local sights together. She stayed active and connected with the Daily Bruin alumni. In addition to her successful career she was notably active in activities that I think included yachting. Toward the end she battled various ailments while remaining cheerful and loving. We really miss her.

I was a friend of her eldest son and after we moved to Northern California, I came down a couple of summers to visit. While my relationship with her son drifted, I kept in touch with her throughout the years and was able to visit about two years ago.

Besides feeling as a part of the family and one of my fondest memories was during one summer when I asked if I could make some cookies. They were made of three flavors like Neapolitan ice cream. She took me to the store to get the ingredients and had a fun time making them.

We mainly kept in contact by letters and email and I will miss both them and her. When I had a major life change, she was very supportive and I appreciated and needed it as my mother had passed away almost 15 years prior and needed my ‘second mom’.