Beverly Ann Holcomb

Beverly Ann Holcomb passed away peacefully, on February 21, 2024, five days after celebrating her 90th birthday.

Beverly was born on February 16, 1934, just north of Murray, Iowa, to Gearold and Edna Thompson. Beverly was born a small-town girl, but spent most of her youth in Chicago, Illinois.

In Beverly's early teens, always adventurous and independent, she took solo summer trips, via train, to Iowa and Wyoming to visit relatives and family. On one of those summer trips, when Beverly was just fifteen-years-old, she met Everett Holcomb, the man who would become her husband and soulmate. A true love story, they met through mutual friends, who lived in the small town of Powder River, WY. The couple spent summers together, falling deeper in love each year. After Everett graduated from high school, he made his way to Chicago to be with Beverly. They both worked at the same bank in Chicago, Beverly as a bookkeeper, Everett in the mail room. Everett returned to Wyoming, but not before asking Beverly to marry him, the two became engaged. Beverly quickly secured a position with First National Bank in Casper, packed up her belongings and took the train to Wyoming. On September 1, 1954, Beverly and Everett were married in the little Powder River church.

Beverly's life was defined by her devotion to family and friends. She nurtured close and distant friendships through written correspondence, her letters brought joy to those who knew her. She enriched many lives with her empathetic and caring words. She also spent endless joyful hours at nursing care facilities, offering friendship and happiness to residents.

Many of the people Beverly corresponded with, and in the process became friends with, were collectors, like herself.

Beverly was an avid collector of souvenir spoons of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Her collection was featured in Silver Magazine in 1986, the article, which celebrated Beverly's extensive collection, was titled, Wyoming History, Engraved and Embossed, on Silver. Beverly also spent time presenting her collection, and its historical significance, to various organizations in Casper and throughout the state. Her collection was also featured in the Casper Star Tribune in 1992.

Beverly was also a voracious reader of non-fiction, with a focus on Wyoming history. Her collection of books spans from the early 1800's to present. She made several friends, nationwide, trading and acquiring rare and out of print books. Her collection is the envy of many.

Beverly also loved traveling, Everett and Beverly traveled the entire US and parts of Canada. Their adventures took them, coast to coast, from Nova Scotia, Maine, The Florida Keys, and Alaska, via the Alaskan Highway, to Texas, Arizona New Mexico, California and Nevada. Together, they visited 49 of the country's 50 states.

Closer to home, Beverly and Everett spent the seasons teaching their two sons, Steve and Stuart, the beauty of Wyoming through hunting, fishing, and camping. The boys remember these trips fondly and with appreciation, for the lessons, and love of the state, they taught them.

Around 1980, Beverly and Everett started construction on a home on family land, in Powder River. The couple worked tirelessly for four years, building from the foundation up, the house they would call home. The couple moved into their Powder River home in 1984. The home quickly became a hub of family gatherings, Beverly's famous Thanksgiving dinners, Chili Relleno feasts and fried chicken meals, kept everyone fed and happy.

Beverly was a true ambassador for the state of Wyoming, she hosted visitors from across the country, including her beloved siblings, Sharon, Judy, Darell, Toby and Gary, and their families, as well as aunts, uncles and friends.

Always devoted to faith, Beverly and Everett attended services with their many friends, at the Powder River Church, the same church they were married in seventy years ago.

The couple's devotion to each other was unmatched and beautiful to watch. Everett was by Beverly's side throughout life and at the time of her passing. His love and devotion are an inspiration to all.

Beverly will be missed by her husband Everett, her two sons, Steve (Diana) Holcomb, Stuart (Kathyrn) Holcomb/Gardner, half-sister, Sharon (Mike) Cabana, brother-in-law, Chuck Pickell (Cindy), grandson, Jacob Holcomb, grand-daughters, Callie (Chris) Frazier, Carli (Shane) Holcomb/Swenson, three great grandchildren, Kenna, Lander and Lynden, and multiple cousins, nieces and nephews. As well as so many friends, all she considered family.

Memorial services for Beverly will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Newcomers Funeral Home in Casper, WY. Her ashes will be released at a later date, near the Powder River, a place Beverly and Everett often visited, while on long walks throughout their life together.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The American Lung Association, or The American Heart Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper Chapel.

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