Beverly A. Holtz
May 3, 1933 — November 11, 2016
Beverly A. Holtz, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2016, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Bertram.
Beverly is survived by her children, Deb (Mike) Studt of Cedar Rapids, Glori (Joe) Roman of Cedar Rapids, Paul (Jenifer) Holtz of Solon, and Darcy (Bill) White of Shellsburg; grandchildren, Shelly, Ami, Brian, Shawn, Chace, Nicole, Kara, Abby, B.J., and Jari; and great-grandchildren, Sadie, Tayva, Payson, Wesley, Zoe, Michael, Layne, Scarlet, James, Lucy, Cael, Gavin, Vivienne, William, Lincoln, Jovie, Jack, Josh, and Luke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard; and 15 siblings.
Beverly was born May 3, 1933, in Barlow, North Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Ethel (Keller) Edinger. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1951. On October 30, 1953, she married Willard Holtz at the First Congregational Church in New Rockford, North Dakota. Willard passed away on August 24, 2015. Beverly was a long-time member of First Congregational Church and most recently Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was an avid bingo player, waiting to yell “BINGO” for a big win. Beverly especially enjoyed watching wildlife from her sunroom. She also enjoyed creating cards which are cherished keepsakes by those who received them.
Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice.
Beverly is survived by her children, Deb (Mike) Studt of Cedar Rapids, Glori (Joe) Roman of Cedar Rapids, Paul (Jenifer) Holtz of Solon, and Darcy (Bill) White of Shellsburg; grandchildren, Shelly, Ami, Brian, Shawn, Chace, Nicole, Kara, Abby, B.J., and Jari; and great-grandchildren, Sadie, Tayva, Payson, Wesley, Zoe, Michael, Layne, Scarlet, James, Lucy, Cael, Gavin, Vivienne, William, Lincoln, Jovie, Jack, Josh, and Luke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard; and 15 siblings.
Beverly was born May 3, 1933, in Barlow, North Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Ethel (Keller) Edinger. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1951. On October 30, 1953, she married Willard Holtz at the First Congregational Church in New Rockford, North Dakota. Willard passed away on August 24, 2015. Beverly was a long-time member of First Congregational Church and most recently Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was an avid bingo player, waiting to yell “BINGO” for a big win. Beverly especially enjoyed watching wildlife from her sunroom. She also enjoyed creating cards which are cherished keepsakes by those who received them.
Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice.
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