Beverly (Bev) Jean Menz

About Bev

Beverly (Bev) Jean Menz, 87, of Sartell, MN died on January 27, 2022 at Country Manor, Sartell, MN.

Beverly was born on May 24, 1934 in Crow Wing Lake Township in Hubbard Minnesota, the daughter of Violet (Nickerson) and Russell H. Moore. As a child she lived in Westwood, CA then moved to Akeley where she graduated from high school in 1953. On February 9, 1957 she married Clyde R. Menz. Beverly and Clyde had four boys together, Ronald, Keith, Russell and Phillip.

Beverly had many jobs such as switchboard operator, Bingo caller, sold Tupperware and Watkins products. Her favorite job of all was raising their four boys!

Beverly was an amazing sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma, Mema and Nana. She had a wonderful sense of humor and liked to tell jokes. She was the president of NCO Wives Club for many years as well as a member of The Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, playing cards, having get togethers and drinking an occasional Harvey Wallbanger.

Beverly is survived by her sister, Shirley Samson of Hibbing, MN; many nieces and nephews; son, Keith (Gloria) Menz of Columbia, SC; grandson, Christopher (Monsonna) Menz of Columbia, SC; daughter-in-law, Wendy Averill of Foley, MN; granddaughters, Angie(Tony) Ratke of Foley, MN, Latasha (Tony) Bagley of Sauk Rapids, MN; and 5 great grandchildren, Jordan, Jenna, Nevaeh, Colton, and Jaxson.

Preceding Beverly in death are her parents; brothers, Robert, Leslie, Glendon and Donald Moore; husband, Sgt. Clyde Menz; sons, Russell, Ronald and Phillip Menz; and grandson, Justin Menz.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Country Manor Rehab and St. Croix Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Beverly this past month.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Bev

February 5, 2022

Akeley United Methodist Church 17 1st St SE, Akeley, MN 56433, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Please join the family for a luncheon to be served in the church hall following the services. Burial will be at the Akeley Cemetery in the spring.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Funeral Home