June 10, 1932 – February 1, 2023
Beverly Charlene Cave, 90, Westfield, and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on February 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 10, 1932, in Midland, Mich. She was the daughter of the late Charles W.J. and Nova Charlotte (Kelly) Gunterman.
Beverly is survived by her husband of 70 years, Rev. David Cave; sister, Norma Kay (Marvin) Everly of Grass Lake, Mich.; sister-in-law, Barbara Gunterman of Ft. McCoy, Fla.; children, Bill (Betty Lou) Cave of Marshalltown, Iowa, John (Joanne) Cave of Ireton, Iowa, Jim (Sue) Cave of Spencerville, Ohio, Susan (Michael) Hirl of Cicero; and her pride and joy – 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Smith; brother, Charles Gunterman; and a daughter, Kathryn Mary Cave.
Beverly married David in 1952 describing him as the love of her life. Over the next 70 years of marriage, they built a life that brought joyful memories to family and friends. Beverly and David spent 60 years in ministry with the United Church of Christ. She especially enjoyed the Clowning for Christ Ministry with David where they went by the names Jelly Bean and Lil Oscar. In addition to supporting David’s ministry, Beverly received her licensed practical nurse (LPN) license and worked in several skilled care facilities, plus a state mental hospital.
Beverly enjoyed spending time outdoors and bird watching. She loved canoeing and camping during family vacations in the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota and homesteading their wooded acreage near Duluth in Moose Lake, Minn. A highlight during her retirement years was the adventure vacation she and David took when they drove their truck camper from Moose Lake to Alaska.
Beverly had many hobbies throughout her life including knitting, crocheting, reading, painting, creating stained glass artwork, square dancing, learning to play the harp and volunteering at libraries. She loved to laugh, mention how cute David is, and play Dominoes and Rummikub around the kitchen table with family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on March 4, 2023, at Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with a time of visitation from 10 a.m. until time of the services. Pastor Jody Brown will officiate. Burial will occur at a later date at Silver Creek Cemetery near Leaf River, Ill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Moose Lake Public Library, 313 Elm Ave., Moose Lake, MN 55767.
You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.