Bev Behrens
March 7, 1931 ~ December 26, 2018
Beverly (Nation) Behrens, 87, of Mount Vernon passed away December 26, 2018, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, surrounded by her family. Per her request, there will be no visitation and burial will be private. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon; children, David (Carmie) Behrens, and Marcie (Ed) Fiala; and grandchildren, Alex and Holli Fiala.
Beverly Jean was born March 7, 1931 in Tama County to Ernie and Vernice (Bredfeldt) Nation. The family moved to Mount Vernon in August, 1936. On August 16, 1952, she married Gordon Behrens at The First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids; they celebrated 66 years. When Gordon was in the Army stationed at Fort Devins, Massachusetts, Bev joined him there.
She started to work at Hugh and Iva's Photo Shop as a young woman before finding her work home at Mount Vernon Bank and Trust beginning in 1958. When she retired in 1994, she was the Senior Trust Officer.
A diehard Cubs fan, Bev loved all God's creatures, including her family and her pets. She was a long term member of First Methodist Church of Mount Vernon.
Memorials in Bev's memory may be directed to the Cedar Valley Humane Society or ASPCA.
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Gordon,
I’m so very sorry for your loss, I didn’t realize how ill Bev was. I have missed you at the blood draws lately. Please know you have my sympathy and remember Bev with love and a smile, she always had a smile for everyone. Such a quiet, sweet lady.
Annamae
So many wonderful memories of family and time spent in Mount Vernon. I will miss our notes and phone conversations and just knowing that she was there. I loved her. Elaine
Gordon, we want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We pray that your many memories will give you some comfort in the coming days.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Bill and Sandy Butterbrodt
I’m so very sorry to read the news of Bev’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbor; she kept a beautiful home, and I was always impressed with both her energy (she could really handle a lawn mower!) and her love for her pets. Gordon, the two of you made a great team. My prayers are with you during this painful time.
To the Behrens family and friends please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one Bev. Very soon Jesus Christ will resurrect the loved ones we have lost in death back to life Acts 24:15; John 5:28, 29, right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death life without end Revelation 21:1-5 jw.org.
It was a pleasure to work alongside this great lady. Bev was very loyal to the Mount Vernon Bank and was extremely dependable. Our deepest sympathy to Gordon and family. We are thinking of you at this time. Mike snd Shirley Ryan
Dave and Carmie, so sorry for your loss..Our thoughts are with you. Bob and Judy Denison..
I worked with Bev for many years and she was always a professional and knew her trust work. She was also a friend. My condolences to Gordon, David, & Marcie. I know she loved you all very much. Jeff & Deb Kelley