Beverly “Bev” A. Albertson
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Beverly ‘Bev’ A. Albertson of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on September 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 26, 1949, to Harold and Kathryn ‘Alice’ Albertson.
Beverly graduated from Northeast High School and went on to get her bachelor’s degree from Kansas University. She then went on to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City receiving a Masters in Special Education. Her greatest work accomplishment was working for McCune Home for Boys. There she taught a variety of subjects and went on to become the school Principal before retiring. Many of the boys would refer to her as ‘Mrs. A,’ and she took pride in knowing that she would have a positive impact on their lives.
To say that she was an avid gardener and loved flowers would be an understatement. She was a past member of the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. Her garden was complete with roses and every kind of flower that would grow in our climate, blooming continuously in an abundance of colors. She enjoyed chatting with her close friends, reading, traveling the world with her husband, spending time in Mission, Texas for the winters with her RV Club family and watching her beloved Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs. Her greatest joy was spending Grandma time with her Grandson Ian whom she adored.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Kathryn ‘Alice’ Albertson and her beloved husband Dennis Person, Jr. of 30 years. She is survived by three stepchildren, Dennie Young-Nickles (John), Leah Person, Dennis Person III, and her grandson, Ian Young. She will be dearly missed by friends, family, and all who knew her.
To honor Beverly’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. I invite you to celebrate her memory privately in your own way. In lieu of flowers and cards, please consider sending a donation to the Girl Scouts of America in her honor at girlscouts.org. She always believed that the time she spent as a Girl Scout put her on a path to Success!
Beverly will be truly missed by me. We played Mah Jongg, fellowship at lawn parties / Christmas parties and just enjoyed each other’s company. We first met at our Local RV Club (MO/KAN Roadrunners) and National RV Club (NAARVA) and then we became neighbors in Mission, Texas during the winter. I am already missing her warm contagious smile!
I enjoyed having Beverly as a sister in-law. I remember her love for reading and giving me a few tips on books that I would enjoy, and I did. We had many conversations and would share scriptures from the Bible that she certainly appreciated. One she liked was Rev 21: 3,4. She will be missed!
Sorry to hear about another close family loss in your family Dennie Ann, Leah and Denny Jr. I hope you gain some peace that Beverly, Denny Sr and Laverne are resting in peace, in no more pain. However the loss to those left living remains painful. Rest assured that you will see them all again, as Jesus resurrects them all to a paradise earth with no more pain, suffering or death (Revelation 21: 1-5, John 11:25). Until then, please let us know if there is any way we can provide support.
It was an honor to have Beverly as my friend for over 60 years. In those decades we shared so many memories, laughter, and tears. I will miss our long conversations, her sense of humor, and mischievous smile.
Beverly was so brave in her long fight against cancer, especially after losing Dennis, the love of her life and biggest supporter in her battle. She was blessed to have Dennie Ann, her angel, Dennis III, and Ian, her beloved grandson, continue to support and care for her.
I will forever treasure our friendship.
I met Bev through our I international Bookclub.
She often could not travel to be at meetings, but tried to be regular after we started the meetings online. I enjoyed her
Comments on our books, esp when we read Caste. Peace and blessings to her family who have lost a wonderful member.