Celebrant Pam Meily Vetter


	Celebrating Life Everyone Has A Story...

Beverly Joy Anderson was the oldest daughter born to Glee and Tally Anderson in Britton, South Dakota, in 1934. Bev was raised with her two sisters: Sharon and Sheila. The entire family worked together on the family farm. Bev's father also boxed during the Depression, to make extra money for the family. Bev would often quote her dad's sayings: "It's what you learn after you know it all when it counts" and "You're only as good as the company you keep."

Bev was a good student with excellent grammar. She had the ability for creative writing and poetry. She had the gift of playing the piano by ear and played the trumpet during high school. Bev will be remembered for her laugh and quick wit.

Tired of the terrible winters in South Dakota, in 1952, the family packed it up and moved to Southern California Bev became a bank teller at the Bank of America in Highland Park. It was the bank, where she met her future husband, Bill Helmuth and they were married in 1954. In the years to come, Bev and Bill had three children: Russ, Randy and Allison. She worked for the Broadway/Macy's for 35 years.

Bev was a very unselfish, generous and very kind. She always put her family and friends first. She was always very supportive of her children and grandchildren.

Bev retired in the early 90s. Supporting the next generation, she was a wonderful grandma. Easter was always spent at her home. She always had Easter baskets ready for the grandchildren by the fireplace, just as she had for her own children. She and grandpa loved filling the plastic eggs with money and candy and hiding them. Grandpa always had one "Golden" egg that held the grand prize. While the grandkids hunted for Easter eggs, she had breakfast cooking. She liked taking the kids to Market Town and they could pick out all the junk they wanted to eat. She always made them ice cream cones and allowed them to sit and eat them on her WHITE couch. She never worried about materialistic things, as she would say "Never sweat the small stuff" and as life continues to challenge us, she was so right. She knew what was really important in life. Bev's family was her whole life.

Bev was always proud of everyone's accomplishment. The last time Bev was able to visit with her family at Allison's house, was in November, for her 74th birthday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Travis and son-in-law Jim, built a ramp for grandma's wheelchair so the family could bring her home. Bev was always grateful for her family and friends. Those memories will be cherished forever. One of the last photos taken of Bev smiling was when she was holding the little puppy Bella, in her hospital bed.

Her very best and dearest friend was Norma, who she had met while working at the Bank of America. She served as Bev's bridesmaid in her wedding. Norma was very important in her life, even until the end of her days. Norma visited Bev every weekend and spend hours talking with her, feeding her, giving her a massage, whatever she could do, to make her more comfortable.

For Randy, who is a nurse, Bev trusted his judgment. In many ways, Randy is a lot like his mother because they thought a lot alike. He remembers his mother was always happy to see her family. Even when she wasn't feeling well three days before she died, when he walked into her room she had a big smile on her face just knowing he was there. It is a memory that he will carry with him forever. A few hours before she died, he put his forehead to her forehead for several minutes and then gave her a kiss on the forehead.

Her family will miss everything about her. Sheila will miss her sister's friendship. Sharon will miss doing crossword puzzles on the phone and calling her sister and friend. Nicole will miss laughing with her and her infectious smile, she was a wonderful grandma. Allison will miss everything about her mom. Randy remembers his mom as non-judgmental, someone who pulled for the underdog, someone who was a peacekeeper and mended bridges. She'd forgive, forget, move on and love again. Bev will always be remembered as a very kind and honest person. She never showed favoritism and treated everyone equally. She made sure she always thanked every nurse or person that helped her during her difficult times. She could barely speak, but managed to still thank them. A part of Bev lives on through her children and grandchildren, as they have her in their hearts and souls forever.

As Bev believed in God and Heaven, her family believes she is at peace and in a good place.

Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Glee and Tally; her husband Bill; and her nephew Blake. She is loved by her entire family: son Russ; son Randy; daughter Allison; son-in-law Jim; daughter-in-law Sue; sister Sharon and her husband Dave; sister Sheila: grandchildren Nicole, Travis, Brian and Alyssa; niece Rochelle; nephews Eric and Zane; and her dear friend Norma.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcome in Beverly Helmuth's name to: The Humane Society. (www.humanesociety.org).

I was so truly blessed to have such a loving and compassionate mother. She taught me so much on how to be good mother, by example. She always told me I did a good job and I would tell her that I learned from the best. My mom was always by my side through all my trials and tribulations I went through in the last 6 years, I don't know where I would be today if it wasn't for her. She was my ROCK. The last few hours I had with my momma before she died, I couldn't tell her how much I loved and was going to miss her. I rubbed her head and must of kissed her 100 times as she struggled to breath. It was so hard to say goodbye, but I couldn't bare to see her suffer anymore. Rest in peace my dearest momma, your suffering is finally over.

Love, Allison

Anyone who met Bev knows what a wonderful person, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law she was. She was kind almost to a fault. This is why I loved her so much. There is definitely a place in heaven for her, because she is an angel. I will always remember her sweet smile and caring way.

Love you and God bless you Bev.
Your son-in-law Jim.

Bev was someone who did things for other people and everybody else. She was there for me, Randy and the kids. She'd drop things and be there on a dime to help out. She's given my children wonderful memories and handed down Easter traditions that will carry on and give the cousins a bond forever. She was always a giver and always there for us. I'm very grateful to have had her in my life.

Love, your daughter-in-law Sue.