Beverly Poore

Beverly Poore, 88, was born in Goodfield, Illinois on February 15, 1927, the daughter of Rollin and Mildred Nixon. She passed away July 26, 2015, at Kavanagh on 56th Street in Des Moines.

Beverly met Harold Poore at the University of Iowa while working at Mad Hatter Tea Room, and they were united in marriage April 9, 1949. Beverly was a substitute teacher for the Des Moines Public Schools and a proofreader for the Iowa Legislature for many years.

Beverly was a woman of strong faith who modeled Christianity every day of her life. She was active in her church, Highland Park Christian Church, where she was a member for more than 50 years. Beverly taught Sunday school and was also involved in many women’s fellowship groups.

Beverly enjoyed volunteering for various organizations in the community. She served on the Ramsey Board, was a Cub Scout den mother, and was a member of AAUW and Friends of the North Side Library. She also enjoyed playing cards and belonged to a bridge club for 50 years.

She was a giving and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family. Beverly will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Beverly is survived by her children, Michael (Jennifer) Poore, Karen (David) Williams, and Susan Howell; her grandchildren, Candace Adair, Lyndsey Russell, Benjamin Poore, Michael Williams, Timothy Williams, Jacqueline Howell, and Nicholas Howell; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Brown; as well as nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and brother, John “Jack” Nixon.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Drive in Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Wednesday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Highland Park Christian Church or Friends of the North Side Library in loving memory of Beverly.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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