We feel extremely lucky to have know Bev. 

She was an amazing force….always positive, highly engaging, incredibly caring, and brilliant. 

Our hearts are heavy with her loss .  

Rob and Tiffany 

Our story with Bev began back in 2003 . The year Kevin graduated from Brophy and Jennifer from Xavier. In the beginning, we were just two sets of parents whose high school seniors decided to start dating. Bev and Randy hosted a pre prom get together, which included the parents, of a large group of friends who were attending the prom together. It was our first glimpse of how deeply involved Bev devoted time and effort to her children.

Phone calls, dinners continued with Bev as Kevin and Jennifer continued their college years. The long distance courtship gave us lots to discuss as we connected as friends.

Jennifer and Kevin‘s relationship became serious and Kevin‘s very special marriage proposal was planned carefully with help from Bev and Randy.

From ring shopping to the ambiance for the Proposal to the surprise morning after the Proposal with both sets of parents showing up to toast them, Bev was focused on making this event memorable! So began the melding of families.

Needless to say Bev enjoyed every moment that brought her an opportunity to be with her family. Whether it was planning engagement parties, to wedding plans, bridal showers, baby showers for friends and family, Bev enjoyed the occasions and the efforts that went with them.

She actively participated in the many residential moves of Stephanie as well

As Jennifer and Kevin; always attended Sean’s Halloween parties; escorted Paulina and McKenna “trick or treating” including the scary houses; and attended the plays, sporting events, recitals of all of her grandchildren.

Bev was always volunteering to babysit grandchildren and planning family vacations.

We had many lengthy discussions about our children, grandchildren, politics and the state of the world. She included us in Holidays and Special Occasions. We spoke frequently on the phone on a variety of topics. We both stayed up all night on the Presidential race as it was too close to call and she was so pleased with the outcome.

Above all, Bev valued her beautiful family. She loved and cared deeply for Randy and always tried to make his bucket list items get checked off.

Her children and grandchildren were her world but she always had time for her siblings and their families. Annual trips to the St Louis area to visit with extended family were important to her and were on her annual calendar. Her family was always welcome to visit here where she had the chance to spoil them! She loved family!!

We are all saddened and mourn the death of this great lady who always showed true Christian principles in decision making. Her intelligence, brilliance, social graces, compassion, generosity and kindness will always be remembered.

We already miss you, Bev. We are thankful that you came into our lives and we are all the better for knowing you, dear friend. 

I first met Beverly whenever she was placed in my Bible Study Fellowship class years ago but this photo was taken I believe at one of my summer Bible studies that I have every summer! We became sisters of the heart and I treasure the memories I have of her!  Life is a mystery as God seems to place people in your path for you to do life together! We serve an awesome God who always seems to know who we need to do life together and He places them in your path!  The love of Jesus is what binds our souls together!  As difficult as it is to say good bye to Beverly, I know with all my heart we will see one another again! She just happened to arrive at our heavenly home before me!  There are some bonds that cannot be broken and Beverly is One of those bonds!  Bev was a wonderful friend, so humble and sweet yet so very brilliant and her love of Jesus radiated from her soul!  Beverly had health issues but never complained and just before she went in the hospital, she came to class but set by the open door!  Sometimes during Covid we did our Bible study on zoom and Bev would be propped up setting on her bed just because she didn’t want to miss it! We shall miss her but are assured we will be united again! In the meantime, we honor her life and Jesus welcomed her with “Well done my good and faithful servant!” 

Beverly, I have always believed God takes our angels early, and you my friend will have a gold chair, front and center in the most beautiful part of heaven.  You were the epitome of a lady and I am a better person, just having known you.  Thank you for your friendship, your love, encouragement of a move to the US, your wisdom and most of all, thank you for simply being you.  You taught me the meaning of unconditional family love.  Despite you being in discreet pain, I used to watch in awe as you played with your eight grandchildren, loving your children like there was no tomorrow, reciting their stories, supporting your daughter and son-in-laws and gushing when you spoke about Randy. You were simply a joy.  As you told me the journey of your earlier years, studying, whilst raising a young child, I swallowed hard and listened intently, hoping I could learn just one more fascinating thing about you.  Your strength of mind, perseverance to push through, unflappable gentle nature, determination to never give up, instilled that same drive in each of your three amazing children.  You go now to your resting place, feeling immense pride; and your work is only beginning.  Beverly Sue Tozer, you are an inspiration to women.  Keep smiling, with those beautiful cheek-bones and watching over all of us through the clouds.  

"Suaimhneas síoraí duit a chara."

I met Bev at BSF years ago.  She was such an asset to our group discussion time. Always so kind and thoughtful and encouraging. As brilliant as she was she was equally humble and non assuming. She loved her family dearly. I miss her so much but I will continue to look to her example of shining the light of Jesus wherever she went….even when she was not feeling well.  

My heart felt condolences to all of her dear family and friends,

Jen