Beverly Barbara Schwartz (née Horner), 84, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away at home, with her family surrounding her with love and care, on Saturday morning, April 11, 2020, after a lengthy illness.
Beverly, the daughter of Peter and Bertha Horner, was born December 16, 1935, outside of Linton, North Dakota at the Horner homestead farm. Several years later, her parents started their own farm outside of Herreid, South Dakota where she grew up. She graduated from Herreid High School in 1953. She married Harold E. Schwartz on June 14, 1955, in Herreid. After Harold’s graduation from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri.
Besides being a wonderful wife and mother, Beverly worked 22 years in commercial sales, winning many awards.
She was a devoted member of St. Mark Catholic Church, having volunteered in many capacities over the years in both the church and school.
Beverly enjoyed playing bridge with her many life-long friends.
Survivors include sons, Mike (Gina), Dan and Gary (Lisa) Schwartz; grandchildren, Zachary, Elise (Gabe), Noah, Sam, Erika (Ryan) Mahoney, Garrison and Luke Schwartz; great grandchildren Rylin Mahoney and Daniel Meza; siblings Evelyn Brandner, Virgil and Pat Horner, Peter and Arlene Horner, Ken and ReEtta Horner, Gary and LeAnn Horner, Rick and Lil Rodecker and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harold; her parents, Peter and Bertha Horner; brother, Milton Horner; and sister Bert Krumm Hagert.
Private funeral services conducted by Father Brian Hecktor at St. Mark Catholic Church at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2020, with interment following at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Masses or contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital preferred.
We are going to miss Bev. She always was a good sister and we had some great times. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Memories are a treasure!
We are saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. As is said, she was a beautiful person inside and outside. She loved her family, friends, community, church & life. She was unafraid to takle most anything. She always sought to be her best & in a quiet way encouraged others along the way. She was fueled by a strong Catholic fatih & underpinninig. And, Bev was filled with joy & hope. She brought energy & light to any room. We will miss her always. Our condolences, prayers & thanks to the family & medical providers for their loving care to Bev during her illness. May her Soul now rest in peace. Brother Pete
It is very difficult to realize that Bev is gone. No more Bridge, no more political conversation on the telephone that lasted for up to 1 1/2 hours. Thank heaven we were both conservative.
Bev, Harold, Al and I have been friends for many years. When she and I lost our mates things
changed. No more Friday night dinners out, then home to play Bridge or Hand and foot. Bev and Harold both went to heaven during Holy Week. There is a message here that only they know. Bev, Miss you. Love you. Will keep you in my prayers.