Beverly J. Lardie

August 29, 1938 - August 9, 2020

Beverly Lardie passed away peacefully August 9th 2020 embraced by her loving family. Bev and Jerry, her beloved husband of 60 years, were an integral part of the Slabtown neighborhood in Traverse City. Beverly took joy in making others feel special, particularly children. She lived her life with honor, love, kindness and humor. Her dedication to caring for others was expressed through her career as a healthcare provider, her community volunteer work, and as a devoted wife, sister, mother and friend. Those of us who were touched by her love will carry her in our hearts forever. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Jonas and Naomi Neihardt, husband, Jerry, and her sister, Cindy Hart. She is survived by her brother, Joe (Joanne) Neihardt; sons; Michael (Susan Thompson) Lardie, Jim (Merry Gallagher) Lardie, Ted (Cindy Panter) Lardie; grandsons; Emerson, Jonas and Maxwell Lardie; brother-in-law, Jim Hart; several cousins, nephews and a niece. A memorial service will be held outdoors at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with masks and distancing on Sept 26th 2020 at 3:00 p.m. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at that time and available later as a video on her memorial page. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Central United Methodist Community Outreach Program or Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Beverly’s family at her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.