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Beverly Fauvre Obituary
Dec. 26, 1939 - Aug. 5, 2013
Resident of Los Gatos
Beverly died peacefully with her family at her side on the evening of August 5th after unexpected complications from back surgery.
Beverly was the only child of G. William and Eunice Mae Raffensperger. She was born on December 26, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Beverly was graduated from Tudor Hall School in 1957 and Indiana University in 1961.
She married her high school sweetheart, David V.A. Fauvre in 1960.
In 1963 the Fauvres moved to Mill Valley, California. In 1965 their first child, David William Fauvre, was born. In 1967, the family moved to Saratoga, CA when they purchased "Taco Bell" franchisees in Santa Clara County. Their daughter, Cynthia Elise was born in 1968.
In the early eighties, Beverly was both a "roadie" and fan for her son's rock group, "The Esoterics," who rehearsed in the Fauvre garage.
Beverly was an active member of Eastfield Ming Quong Junior Auxiliary, buyer for the "Butter Paddle," and president of the Junior Auxiliary in 1989-90.
In 1992 the Fauvres built a second home in La Quinta, Ca.
Beverly Fauvre was the author of: "Justly Proud: A German-American Family in Indiana" and "Imagining Liza: Memoir of a Fan".
She was a member of Delta Delta Delta, national sorority.
Beverly is survived by her husband David V.A. Fauvre, to whom she was married for 53 years. She is also survived by her son, David William Fauvre (Katherine), Menlo Park, CA and Katherine's son, Spencer Ross Chernick, Santa Cruz, CA, her daughter, Elise Fauvre Burke (Andrew), and her granddaughters, Mary Frances Burke and Lily Elizabeth Burke, Portland OR… And her devoted Australian Shepherd, "Millie."
Services will be held in the Chapel of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Saratoga on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:00pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Fauvre
Rock Engeler
December 7, 2013
How are you doing?? You in Southern Cal now//
December 6, 2013
thanks, dave, for calling us about beverly's passing. so very very sorry!!! loved her and you and the good times at I U and after. sincere regards and condolences. george and wanda
Glenn Conroy
December 5, 2013
Liza Minnelli fans around the world knew Beverley (even only by email as I did). Missing her.
Glenn in Australia
Rock Engeler
November 29, 2013
Always thinking about you and praying for you Dave,, Rock and Nell
November 28, 2013
Rock and Nell Engeler, Mountain Home,AR,,
Mimi Howard - McKeever
November 25, 2013
I was shocked to read of Bev's sudden death today in the Park Tudor Phoenix. She was the epitome of a lady. Beverly and Dave together survived numerous adversities. I am deeply saddened. My heart goes out to Dave and her family! Mimi Howard McKeever, Dallas, Tx
September 1, 2013
With love from Nell and Rock Engeler,,
August 31, 2013
I am deeply saddened by this news as a first cousin to Dave, and a sorority sister to Bev, sending prayers and love to her family, Lynn St. Clair
Gregg McCaw
August 19, 2013
Dave and Beverly we're High School friends of my parents, we spent many fun times together on the lake in Noblesville, she will be missed, David, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Gregg McCaw
August 19, 2013
August 13, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I so enjoyed knowing Beverly....she was a doll. Glenda Bates
Rock & Nell Engeler
August 11, 2013
Rock and Nell Engeler , The family members are in our Prayers, Especially Dave. What a shock to hear.
Marilyn Ley Hawke
August 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of Beverly's passing. When I was in high school I used to babysit the children, and Dave and Bev were the cool, fun adults, and had very sweet family. Prayers sent to all her loved ones…..
Walt and dottie Eissmann
August 9, 2013
Walt and I just heard about Bevs passing today. Dave please know that you and the family are in our prayers
August 9, 2013
I am so so sorry and saddened by your loss. I will cherish the memories I have of the time I spent with all of you in La Quinta. Bev was such a warm and loving person. I am proud to have called her my friend.
My Love to all of you,
Betsy (Moses)
Steve Ransburg
August 9, 2013
Beverly, we will always remember you as a beautiful person and your union with Dave as a storybook romance and marriage.
penny landrigan
August 9, 2013
Beverly will always be remembered. She was a remarkable woman. Love to Dave and the family, always.
Emily & Courtenay Weldon
August 8, 2013
Dave and family, Our hearts go out to you.
Torrence & Lynette Rogers
August 8, 2013
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kerri Burke
August 8, 2013
Our family is deeply saddened at the loss of a wonderful mother and grandmother. My nieces Mary and Lily were very blessed to have her warmth, energy and dedication. Wishing the Fauvre and Burke Family strength and much love during this difficult time.
David, Kerri, Kelly, Allison and Charlotte Burke
Thomas Kirby
August 8, 2013
Beverly: You may not be with us, but that shall NOT deter our constant thinking of you. Thank you for so generously sharing your life with us
Our greatest affection and love,
Tom & Kathy
Judy Capodicasa
August 8, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. I never met Beverly but had many e-mail conversations with her about our mutual love foe Liza.
Tom and Kathy Kirby
August 8, 2013
Beverly was an amazing woman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. The loss is overwhelming for all of us that knew her.
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