Stephen (Steve) Michael Beverly

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Stephen (Steve) Michael Beverly, 70, of Springfield passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio.  He was born October 16, 1946 in Peru, Indiana, the son of the late Donald K. and Ruth E. (Bender) Beverly.

Steve retired from Bonded Oil Company/Speedway after many years of service.  During these years of hard work and dedication, he was proud to have opened the first convenience store/gas station combo for the company in Bloomington, Indiana.  He served as a Marketing/Merchandise Manager and Buyer for the majority of his career.

Steve graduated from Peru High School in 1964 and earned a B.S. in Business from Indiana University in 1969.  He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and dedicated sports fan, especially for the Hoosiers and Bobby Knight.  He enjoyed and donated his time to a variety of organizations including: Noon Optimist Club (Past President), Toastmasters International, IU Alumni Association & the Mustang Club of America & Ohio among others.  In his retirement, he enjoyed having more time with his family and searching for his “deals” from auctions.

Survivors include his wife Patricia (Hilgeman) Beverly, daughter Brigitte (Jim) Williams of Springfield, Ohio, son Bryan (Mendy) Beverly of New Carlisle, Ohio, sisters Dawn (David) Smith of Venice, Florida and Patricia McCubbins of Linton, Indiana.  Additional survivors, and the pride of his life were: Grandchildren Stephanie (Aaron) Schoepflin, Rachel Ewing, Ryan Beverly, Laura Williams and Henry Williams, Great-Grandchildren Annabelle and Aubrey Schoepflin.  Also surviving are nieces Heather (Glenn) Johnson, Kelly Smith and Nicole Smith, Toma Rusk, Nephews Sebastian Rusk, Matt McCubbins and Mason McCubbins, several cousins, special Uncle Henry Bender and many dear friends in both Indiana and Ohio.  Steve was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and grandson Clayton Charles Williams.

A gathering of family and friends will take place between 12:00-2:00pm on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Flowers-Leedy-Allen Funeral Home in Peru, with a graveside service to follow at Mt. Hope.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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