Beverly Ann Chadwick, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Azria Health Longview Nursing Home.
A Life Well-Lived. Beverly was born on June 21, 1936, in Council Bluffs, to the late Ralph and Iva Johnson. She grew up in Logan, where she graduated from high school. Beverly had a passion for sports and was a pretty good forward on the school basketball team, often joking that she was "too short to be a guard."
In her early married life, Beverly was a dedicated housewife. As her children grew, she later entered the workforce. She was employed at Western Electric in Omaha, Neb., during the 1970s, and later worked as a sales associate at a clothing store in Atlantic, while residing in Anita. Beverly possessed a genuine warmth and had a variety of passions that brought her joy. She loved singing, enjoyed playing cards with friends, and found great solace in gardening. Her kindness extended especially to animals; she was a devoted pet owner and cherished her beloved cat, Kay-Lee.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Iva Johnson; her daughter, Teri Lynn Purcell; her first husband, Jesse Purcell; and her second husband, Charles Chadwick. She is lovingly survived by her sister, Muriel Mackey; her sons, Jeffrey Purcell (and his wife, Julia) and Brian Purcell; her grandsons, Ethan Purcell and Grant Purcell (and his wife, Shelby); and her great-granddaughter, Emersyn Purcell.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at 1 PM at the Logan Cemetery in Logan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Beverly's honor to one of her favorite local organizations: the Harrison County Humane Society of Iowa or the Logan Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
Arrangement made by Logan Memorial Chapel
