Beverly Bibler

Beverly Jean Bibler, 83, died Saturday September 5, 2010 at home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She was formerly from Plymouth, Indiana

Beverly was born on June 21, 1927, the only child of John and Edith Gates Smith. She married Richard Bibler on July 3, 1947 in Plymouth, Indiana and he was her love and very best friend until his death on October 30, 2006.

Because she moved so often as a child, books became her constant companion and, in her words, “reading became as essential to me as air to breath.” This love of reading remained with her throughout her life. Her other two loves were her family and nature, especially animals. She spent her final years surrounded by animals on her son’s farm.

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Kim Wilkins of Niles, MI, her son Randy (Madge) Bibler of Berrien Springs, Michigan and her son Scott (Jill) Bibler of Kouts, Indiana; 6 grandchildren Nathan (Deanna) Bibler, Megan Bibler, Aaron (Jaimie) Bibler, Jennifer Bibler, Ryan Bibler, and Ashley Bibler and 2 great grandchildrenh Mia and Brenan Bibler.

A Memorial service will be held at New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel in Plymouth, Indiana at 10:00 am on Thursday September 16, 2010.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.