Beverly Jean McPherson

Beverly Jean McPherson 61, of Farmington New Mexico, passed away on Sunday December 18th, 2022. Bev was born on December 29th, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Elisandro "Lee" and Julie Garcia. Bev graduated from Farmington High School in 1978, the following spring of 1979 Bev met the love of her life and soon to be Husband and dedicated life partner William "Bill" McPherson. On July 7th of 1979 Bill and Bev got their first place, and moved into their home together in Albuquerque New Mexico, to all who know Bev and Bill, this was the "first anniversary" and one which would be celebrated by them together for many, many years to come. Bev and Bill joined hands in marriage on May 24th of 1980 at the Trinity Assembly of God in Farmington New Mexico. Bev and Bill started their family together in their first family home in Bloomfield New Mexico with the birth of their daughter Miranda Jean McPherson (Wilhelm) in 1984 and later with the birth of their son Nathan Lee McPherson in 1989. In the summer of 1996, Bev and Bill moved to Farmington New Mexico where the established their permanent residence. In 2006, Beverly was diagnosed with a hereditary kidney disease, and, by the Mercy of the Lord, Bev received the renewed gift of life from Cherie García (Dehtan) who selflessly donated Bev a kidney on September 19th of 2006 at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. At this same time through this generous donation the McPherson family gained another Daughter in Cherie, and the children were gifted a new life-long sibling. Bev had many passions in life which she enjoyed sharing with all of her friends and family... she loved crafting and attending craft fairs, collecting anything hummingbird related, building on her spoon collection, working on her immaculate coloring books, and collecting gemstones. Bev was especially passionate about spending time with her close friends playing Bunko, attending Bible study with friends at Calvary Church, building forts with her grandchildren, attending NHRA drag racing events and of course, watching her Pittsburgh Steelers. Bev was proceeded in death by her Father Elisandro García, In-Laws, William and Bonnie McPherson, Brother-in-Laws Gary McPherson and Richard Oakley, niece Tracy Butterfield, and nephew Michael Butterfield. Bev is survived by her husband of 42 years Bill McPherson, her "fur babies" Cinco, Coalby Chunk of Love and Mittens, Daughter Miranda (Tyson) Wilhelm, Son Nathan (Jessica) McPherson, Daughter Cherie (Dustin) Dehtan, her grandchildren Adler, Alexis, Austin, Easton, and Lyla. Mother Julie García, Brothers/Sisters Anna & George Riley, Harvey & Janet García, Sid García, Elaine García, Ann & Phil Ekern, Pam Oakley, Donna McPherson, Jackie & Roy Butterfield, and Ginger McPherson. Nieces and Nephews, Scott, Jason, Justin, Jenny, Alicia, Zach, Lisa, Kevin, Amy, Alex, G.W., Zak and Alton as well as numerous great nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Bev also has countless close friends and wonderful relationships with too many people to quantify.

We would Also like to thank Dr. Pandya, Melissa and the Staff at My Kidney Care for taking great care of Bev all these years.

 

Bev was Cremated and a celebration of life/service/remembrance will be held Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at 10 A.M, at Pinon Hills Community Church in Farmington, New Mexico, service will be located in the Youth Center. There will be no graveside services.

 

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be given to the American Kidney Fund, or we ask that you donate support to your local animal shelter.