Beverly Young Obituary

Beverly A. Young, age 80 of Manawa passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point.

The former Beverly Ann Tomas was born on August 27, 1941, at New London Hospital to Hilbert and Esther (Ebert) Tomas. She grew up just outside of New London in the Mosquito Hill area and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1959. Beverly was united in marriage on October 29, 1960, to Roger E. Young at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bear Creek. For many years, she worked side-by-side her husband on the dairy farm. Beverly’s proudest task was raising her children and taking care her of home. Her husband of 52 years preceded her in death on June 18, 2013.

Beverly was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa, where she sang in the choir and took part in different Bible study groups. Her other interests included picking wildflowers, going fishing, watching the birds, listening to 50’s and 60’s music, and painting with acrylics. She mostly painted beautiful landscapes and other nature scenes. She also liked hunting for special antiques at flea markets.

Beverly loved spending time with her grandkids, whether they were going fishing, to the county fair, or to a local thresheree. She will be remembered most as a caring individual and an unselfish mother and grandmother. She always held dear to her heart the friendships she acquired with the Zion church ladies and also the love of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Survivors include five children: Rory (Kim) Young, Michelle Schwemer, Christine (Jim) Heller, Elizabeth (Brian) Bricko, and Alan (LuAnn) Young. There are 9 grandchildren: Jessica (Dave) Gardner, Heather (Michael) Broton, Krystal (Andrew) Walsh, Jacob Young, Justin (significant other Morgan) Young, Nichole (significant other Ian) Bricko, David (Ashley) Kalbus, Andrew (significant other Ashley) Popke, and Lisa (Craig) Driebel. There are 11 great grandchildren: Seth Driebel, Aiden Gardner, Nickolas Broton, Emmalyn Broton, Hadley Walsh, Hannah Walsh, Hunter Ortner, Avaeda Bauer, Bryton Young, Zenoviarah “ZZ” Young, and Hudson Young. She is further survived by one brother, Randy Tomas; a special niece, Teresa (Mike) Stemler; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roger; one brother, Donald Tomas; and four grandchildren, Scott Young, Bradley Bricko, Jordan Ortner, and Jena Young.

According to Beverly’s request a Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, with Rev. Gregory Douthwaite officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Go to www.beil-didier.com to sign the online guestbook or to send a card.

Our family wishes to thank all the nurse and staff at Portage County Health Care Center and Heartland Hospice for compassionate care provided. We also want to thank Pastor Greg, all the relatives, and close friends for all their prayers and support given to Mom.