Beverly Ann Kowalski

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Beverly Kowalski Obituary

Beverly Ann Kowalski, age 75, passed into the arms of Our Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 1, 2007. Born on January 10, 1932, she grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Marquette University in 1954 with a Liberal Arts degree, and married Anthony Kowalski that same year. She spent the following years working as a teacher and raising her loving children, Stephen, Mark, Peter, and Elizabeth. She later obtained a Master's Degree from the University of Kansas in Guidance Counseling, and worked in that capacity in Topeka, Kansas before moving with her family to Oklahoma City in 1976. Beverly worked at Heritage Hall School as Head Guidance Counselor until 1997 when she retired. She was a member of St. Eugene's Catholic Church. She participated in such community activities as the English Speaking Union, The Art League, the American Business Women's Association, The Bookmark Book Club and the Oklahoma Medical Auxiliary. Bev loved to travel, and during her last cruise, she visited her seventh continent, Antarctica. Her reading was extensive and she had a large personal library. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Paul Kowalski and father, Frank Tandecki of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her survivors include her mother Virginia Tandecki, her sister Barbara Yug, her husband Anthony Kowalski, M.D., her children Stephen, Mark, and Peter Kowalski, and Elizabeth Mitchell, and her grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Olivia, Christopher, and Katherine Kowalski. Visitation will be Friday, March 9th at the Smith & Kernke Funeral Home at 14624 N. May Avenue in Oklahoma City from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM. A Rosary service will be held from 12 to 12:30 PM. The family will be in attendance from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, all are invited to participate in a Celebration of Bev's life in the Smith & Kernke Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Eugene's Church, 2400 W. Hefner Rd, Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM, and her interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park, 6006 NW Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beverly A. Kowalski Scholarship Fund at Heritage Hall School, 1800 NW 122, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. SMITH & KERNKE 14624 N. MAY AVE

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Published by Oklahoman on Mar. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Kowalski

10 Entries

Peggy & Del Boyles

March 15, 2007

Del and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of Bev. Although we only knew her for a short time, we always looked forward to seeing her to hear about the latest trip or the upcoming plans for the next adventure. She was a warm and gracious woman who will be missed by many.

Donna Brohaugh

March 12, 2007

May God Bless All of you as you mourn the passing of Bev. She is fondly remembered by me. You are a wonderful family.

Donna Brohaugh

Bill Myers

March 12, 2007

Dear Peter, Steve, and families,
My sympathies on the death of your mother. My youngest sister Paige brought it to my attention. Just know that friends from times past are thinking of you with love.

Barbara (Sandy) Yug

March 8, 2007

To Beverly:
A tribute to you for the loving impressions given to your family and friends. All of us share a feeling of loss. Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Your sister,

Cheryl Camp

March 8, 2007

I’m very sorry for your loss.

My mother taught at Heritage Hall with Mrs. Kowalski. Mom and Dad were friends with Dr. and Mrs. Kowalski. However, I will always best remember Mrs. Kowalski fondly as my school counselor at Heritage Hall.

I still remember her smile and her laughter. She didn’t stay cooped up in her office. Instead, one could find her in the halls between classes as she said “Hi,” to this student and asked, “How are you doing?” of another --- and we knew she was sincere when she asked. She made herself approachable, whether one needed her sound advice on a class schedule or just “someone to listen.”

Mrs. Kowalski didn’t reproach, blame or guilt her students. Hers was never to humiliate a student in any difficult situation. She seemed to know that teenagers were a “work in progress.” Whether the issue was a low grade or playing hooky on a spring day, Mrs. Kowalski helped students learn to accept responsibility for their actions and choices, and encouraged them to do better --- for their own sakes --- rather than out of fear of punishment.

She handled serious matters with calm, fairness and good judgment. She cheered for our successes and shared in our disappointments. She encouraged everyone around her. And although she didn't work out of a classroom at Heritage Hall, she was a teacher who taught us valuable lessons in character through her example.

Mrs. Kowalski helped shape the lives of many young people who attended Heritage Hall. Her example and legacy live on in each one of us because we are better people for having known her.

Stephen Katz

March 7, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Susan Evans (formerly Bouye)

March 7, 2007

Mrs. Kowalski was one of my teachers when she was teaching at Washburn Rural High School in the mid to late 70's. I always appreciated her style and her mannerisms when it came to English and Literature. She truly was a professional and it showed. May God Bless her family in their time of loss. Mrs. Kowalski is in a better place.

Kathryn Zerbe

March 7, 2007

My sympathy on your loss, Peter and Steve.

Kassy Zerbe

Lindy Ledbetter Hughes

March 7, 2007

Kowalski family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a friend to my mom and I remember she always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed.

Elaine Simono

March 7, 2007

Uncle Tony, Steve, Mark, Peter and Liz: we are so sorry that such a warm and gentile woman has left us. She was my favorite aunt and we were thrilled to attend their 50th anniversary party. She will be in our prayers. Mike and Elaine Simono

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