"I always enjoyed talking to your mon and dad, they were very nice people. I was their mailman for twentysome years. Tim Tauer"
In loving memory of
Beverly Sullivan
January 17, 1935 - April 3, 2022
Beverly M. (Stephens) Sullivan, formerly of Antigo passed away on April 3, 2022 under the care of St. Croix Hospice in Eau Claire. She was 87 years old.
Beverly was born on January 17, 1935 to Milo and Ivanell Stephens in Dodgeville. She spent her younger years in Dodgeville before attending Linden High school. She graduated from Linden High in 1953 and then went on to nursing school and graduated St. Luke's School of Nursing in Racine in 1957 receiving her RN Degree. Her nursing profession spanned over 40 years working in Racine, Milwaukee, Eagle River and eventually Antigo at Langlade Memorial Hospital and then Eastview Medical & Rehabilitation Center until her retirement.
On November 14, 1959, Beverly married David Sullivan at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Racine. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2012. They were blessed to have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together.
Beverly was a very avid reader. She always had a book or two nearby. She enjoyed golfing and watching golf on TV, the Master's was her favorite. Bev and Dave took many enjoyable trips with their golf group down South and with their snowmobile group up North. Her most treasured trip was to Paris France to see her brother and his wife. It truly was a trip of a lifetime.
Beverly was so proud of her granddaughters following in her footsteps in the health care field.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one brother, in addition to many special family members and dear friends.
Survivors include a daughter Ann (Dan) of Eau Claire; a son Douglas; three granddaughters, Megan of Madison, Olivia of Madison and Lauren of Eau Claire; a sister, Delores (Paul) Wienkes; a brother, Harold (Ruthann) Stephens; and a sister-in-law, Marceedes Sullivan.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Reverend Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be Saturday at the Bradley Funeral Home from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Entombment will take place at Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Tributes
"My sympathies ... What a terrific lady. I worked with her at the nursing home for many years and she was one of the best nurses ever!! So very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Paula Lightfoot"
"Ann, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She truly was a special lady and a great nurse. I always enjoyed working with her at Eastview. May she rest in peace and may fond memories help comfort you and your family at this sad time. Barb Strube"
"I?m so sorry for your loss it?s hard losing any loved one Bev was a amazing woman always had a kind word for everyone no matter who it was she was the type of woman you knew you could go to for advice Bev you will be very missed say hi to all my family ?????????"