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Beverly Zeuschel Beckley

1936 - 2014

Beverly Beckley Obituary

Beckley, Beverly Zeuschel (Age 78) Born in St. Louis, passed away September 22, 2014 in Potomac, MD. Daughter to Julia Chrisler and Howard Zeuschel of St. Louis. She attended Villa Duchesne and the former City House. Granddaughter of Edna Shiel of Indianapolis and William Perry Chrisler, founder of the Aeolian (Music) Company of Missouri. Survived by sisters Barbara Zeuschel Stickford of Chapel Hill, NC and Brooke Zeuschel Bledsoe of Napa, CA. Beloved mother to Catherine, James and John Beckley; loving grandmother to 2 grandsons; all residing in the D.C. area. After making her debut and traveling Europe, she moved to Washington in the late 1950s to work at the State Department and as a copy editor for the New Catholic Encyclopedia at Catholic University. She also studied textiles and clothing at the University of MD. An accomplished chef, she was CEO of BZB event catering for 35 years until retiring in 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Villa Duchesne Annual Giving Fund. A private celebration of her life will be held.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 28, 2014.

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Julie Donatelli

October 20, 2014

Cathy, I am sorry to hear this sad news. I will always remember her quiche. Thinking of you.

Pam & Blake Gray-Gage

October 3, 2014

So glad we had the opportunity to meet your dynamic mother. She will be missed.
Love,
Pam & Blake

October 3, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. A Mother's love is never gone. It resides in your hearts and the hearts of those she touched. Blessings - Nelly Connolly

October 3, 2014

I am sorry for the loss of your Mother. A Mother's love is never gone. It resides in your hearts and the hearts of those she touched.
Blessings. Nelly, Brooke and Reed Connolly

Lisa Foley

October 3, 2014

Cherish all the great memories you had with your Mom. She will live on in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Lisa and Tim

Sheryl

September 30, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My God dry your tears.

tom

September 29, 2014

We hate to lose friends or family to death.But the bible gives us hope.God he listens to our prayers.Pslms65:2

Dominique Maggio

September 29, 2014

I will miss Bev. I was always impressed with her strength and convictions. It was a great pleasure to have chats with Bev, she spoke her mind. She loved her family, friends and cooking. I will miss Bev.

Tim Karau

September 29, 2014

I feel blessed to have had Beverly as a friend and mentor for over 30 years. She truly lived life to the fullest and shared so much with so many. If I had to use only one word to describe her it would be "classy".
I will miss your hugs dear friend. Until we meet again.

Anne Killeen

September 29, 2014

Cathy, Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. She was an amazing business woman at a time when most women were not in the work force. I'll keep your mom, you and your family in my prayers. xo

Michele Mulholland France

September 26, 2014

Bev was the person who stepped up and made a difference.

I will never forget her constancy, her generous gifts of time and talent (beautiful, healthful, delicious food) that she created and hand carried to our friend Loret Miller Ruppe during her terminal illness.

September 26, 2014

Aunt Beverly, when I taught my children how to make pancakes, I told them that I learned from my Aunt Beverly when I was a little girl. I also told them how my Aunt made the most beautiful outfits for me and my brothers and sisters. Even though that was years and years ago, I am grateful. Know that the lives you touched will carry your memory.
Godspeed,
Love, Liz Pendy

Patty Campbell

September 26, 2014

Happy I had the pleasure of knowing Beverly. She was a kind soul and always made me smile! God Bless.

Ann Stickford

September 26, 2014

Even though it's been 40(!) years since our last visit (Myrtle Beach SC) with the Beckleys I can say I will miss my Aunt and am sorry we've not seen each other that I might know my cousins and their families, too. Somehow you always think there's time until the reality of deep personal loss reminds us all that time is precious. To my Beckley cousins: long, strong hugs; I wish we could be together to join in this important celebration of your mother's life.

Brooke Bledsoe

September 26, 2014

To my protective, hard working Big Sister: Glad we shared our childhoods.

McCarthy

September 26, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)

September 26, 2014

I'm Sorry to hear of the lost of your dear love one. Please know that God cares about you and is not far of from you during this difficult time.

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