Bev passed away in Seaside, Oregon on February 28, 2025 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stephens and her beloved son “Bobby” Stephens. She is survived by her daughter Karen; her daughter-in-law Marcy; her grandchildren Derek Stephens and wife Amanda, and Devon Stephens; her great grandchildren Addison and Ella Stephens; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
What really set Beverly apart is that she was a true Tillamook County pioneer. She was born in Manzanita in the family home right off of Laneda Avenue. While she was being delivered her next-door neighbor Shirley (Adamscheck) Potter sat on the front steps waiting for Bev to make her appearance. That day a friendship was born that would last a lifetime. The two friends; Phyllis Nadine (Stephens) Marti and Phyllis Ann (Kane) Stephens grew up together and were friends and sisters all their lives. Bev spent almost all of her life in and around the Nehalem Valley. She was proud to be a local and from one of the intergenerational families that have called Nehalem Valley home for decades.
Graveside services will be held at Nehalem American Legion Cemetery at 10755 Necarney City Road Nehalem, Oregon at 2:00pm followed immediately by a gathering to celebrate her with cakes and coffee at the White Clover Grange at 36585 Highway 53. Please join family and friends of Beverly and share the celebration of a woman who loved her family, friends, community, and cake.
