Beverly Esther Christopherson's Obituary
Racine – Beverly “Bev” Esther Christopherson, 85, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee.
Bev was born to the late Nathan and Viola (nee: Kelbach) Eastman on August 2, 1934, in Racine. She was united in marriage to John Christopherson on May 26, 1955, in Racine. They were married for 53 years until John’s passing in 2008.
Bev worked at Motor Specialties for over 20 years, retiring in the early 2000’s. She was a proud member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. When she was younger, Bev enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and camping. Bev was an avid QVC shopper. The highlight of Bev’s week for several years was every Wednesday, Bev and her sister would babysit Ellabea, Isabella, and Zoey. Bev never said a negative word towards anyone and she never complained; she always had a positive attitude. She will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish Bev’s memory are her two sisters: Bea Olsen and Janice Tomasik; nieces and nephews: Dwayne (Karen) Eastman, Lori (Bob) Markovic, Betsy (Don) Danowski, Scott (Angie) Olsen, Amy (John) Fleming, Jeff (Jenny) Olsen, Doreen Ostergaard, and David Eastman; sisters-in-law: Joyce Eastman and Laura Eastman; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Bev is preceded in death by her husband, John; and her two brothers: Wilbur and Robert.
A celebration of Bev’s life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 11:30 A.M. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service. Bev’s final resting place will be at West Lawn Memorial Park. The family asks memorials be made out to any charity of your choice in Bev’s name.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dwayne, Karen, and the kids for their special and loving care for Bev.
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