Beverly Bason Cuthbertson

VICTORIA, TX MRS. Beverly Bason Cuthbertson passed away July 28, 2014, at her home with her loving and devoted husband, Fred Morgan Cuthbertson, Jr., by her side.Beverly was born February 18, 1939, in Greensboro, NC to the late John William Baxter and Autence Andrews Bason. She graduated from Greensboro Senior High School in May, 1957. She met the love of her life on a blind date in March, 1957. They were married September 14, 1957, and enjoyed nearly 57 years together. They had one child, a daughter Sharon, born in 1958. A son-in-law, Dirk Sigtenhorst, joined the family in January, 1993, and the only grandchild, Alexandra (Alex), was born in August 1998.Beverly's first job was at McFarland Egg Farms where she was an egg candler. She took some college courses and became a bookkeeper. She worked at several businesses in Greensboro during her career. Her last jobs were at Sam's Club and then Wal-Mart where she was a cashier.She loved animals, especially horses. As a child she had several pets. Her Uncle Elvin had horses and she rode them as often as possible. As an adult, she was able to pursue her passion for horses. She owned several horses throughout the years and enjoyed taking lessons, participating in clinics and competing in horse shows. She showed her horses primarily in dressage, both astride and side-saddle. At the age of 55, she started another hobby which quickly became a passionbodybuilding. At 57 she had trained hard enough to be able to compete in a bodybuilding show. She was very proud of that accomplishment. She continued to enjoy working out for most of her remaining years.In January 2000, Beverly and Fred moved to Longview, Texas, to be with their daughter. Beverly enjoyed helping out with Alex. She loved watching her grow and being part of her life. She also enjoyed helping out on the horse farm-whether it was scrubbing water troughs or grooming horses.While in Longview, she was a member and elder of Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed being a part of the church family and participating in the church's activities and ministries.Beverly was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June, 2009. She received treatment in Longview until January, 2010 when she was declared to be in remission. The following month she and Fred moved once again, this time to Victoria, Texas. (They followed Sharon, Dirk and Alex who had moved for Dirk's new job.) She quickly found a wonderful church and transferred her membership to Grace Presbyterian Church.Beverly had been cancer-free for 9 months when the cancer reoccurred. She began receiving treatment at M.D. Anderson where she met Dr. Michael Bevers, a most dedicated and compassionate oncologist. She loved going to see him and all the wonderful nurses and technicians that she met. But she hated the treatments. She endured numerous rounds of chemo, medications and the side effects they produced. Through it all she never gave up and she never lost her faith. She truly fought a good fight.Beverly lived her life with passion. She gave 110% to everything she did. She loved being active.she loved going places and doing things; and she loved people and loved to talk to people. She never met a stranger. She would start talking to someone and within minutes she'd know their life story and they would know hers. She made friends easily because she really cared. She leaves behind family and friends who will miss her bright spirit, but who know that she's having the time of her life meeting and talking to everyone in heaven.A memorial service for Beverly will be held on Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3604 N. Ben Jordan, Victoria. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Everyone is encouraged to wear red, Beverly's favorite color.