Beverly Ann Blockie

RIP to my "Big Sis" Miss you

With found memories of Beverly, Heinz Bodeker

I met Bev through the Silicon Valley Tour Guides Association. Her knowledge of San Jose and Silicon Valley was excellent. Bev is an amazing, wonderful and active woman, guide, and San Jose historian, She took the travel curriculum from Foothill College before me, and is an ITMI graduate. I am grateful to have worked with her multiple times and for her encouragement and I shared her enthusiasm for the South Bay (San Jose and Santa Clara) and San Francisco history. I wish I had gotten to know better. I found some old pictures of the San Jose walking tours in my files.
Thank you Bev. Sincere and smiles Donna West

Dearest Friend,

We met when you came to St. Patrick's Church to make Your Confirmation. That's when we first met & became lifelong friends &
also found out that you lived only a block & a half away from me on
South 14 St. San Jose, California. Later we both attended Notre Dame
High School & San Jose State University together. We were very close & kept in touch thru many,many years. You always were there when I needed you. My memories of our laughter,joy, & tears shall always remain in my heart, Thank You Bev for being such a caring friend.
With Love , Darlene

Granny and I connected through our love for music. Her stories of playing in the ensembles of SJSU were always fascinating, and she was one of my biggest supporters, attending many of my concerts. She'd always ask for suggestions of things to listen to.

She also got me started on vinyl collecting. My entire collection, starting out was hers. Still one of my favorite Christmases, when I got her collection and my first turntable. I miss her dearly.

Bev was an inspiration and a role model for me.
As a fellow member of the Board of the Woman's Club for many years, I was privilged to know Bev and attend her 90th birthday party.
Bev was always ready to help with any chore. She faced her personal challenges with grace, overcoming them all and emerging triumphant. She will always be with me.
April Halberstadt

Beverly you will be dearly missed. I miss our conversations and I was always a wiser women after time spent with you. GENA