Beverly Marie Kershner (AKA: Mom, Nana, Bev, or Mrs. Kershner)  passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 2, 2025.  Beverly had been suffering from dementia for several years.

Beverly was born to Lewis and Marbeth Bell, in Ashland Oregon, on  September 5, 1951. Her mother was a nurse and her father, a  Greyhound bus driver. Her grandparents were instrumental in raising  her and her brother, modeling and instilling the values of family that  she strived to emulate when she married and formed her own family.

Beverly attended Ashland High School and was proud to be an Ashland  Grizzly. After graduation, she attended Southern Oregon College and  received a BS in Elementary Education. There she met her future  husband, Michael Kershner. Michael and Beverly were married in 1972.  The young couple had their first child, Kelley, in 1974. Shortly after, they  moved to Roseburg Oregon, Michael's hometown. 1978, they had their second child, Ryon.

Beverly was a stay-at-home mom for many years. When her son Ryon  entered grade school she began working as a paraeducator at Fullerton  IV Elementary school in Roseburg. They quickly realized she was an  amazing teacher. She taught countless children reading, writing, and  math. Her passion was teaching reading…especially to those who  struggled. She always referred to them as, "My kids." Beverly was  known for wearing beautiful and festive brooches everyday to work.  These baubles would draw in and engage her students when she was  teaching. She had a huge collection of them that she had bought and  that were gifted to her by friends, colleagues, and students.

Being a paraeducator allowed her to teach and still be a 250% mom.  She drove her children to and from school every day. She went to all her  children's sports events, concerts, scouting activities, and anything else

that popped up! She often would have other kids in tow as well!  Beverly was a bonus mom to many.

The next exciting chapter in Beverly's life was becoming a nana. Beverly  had 5 grandchildren: Michael, Avery, Sophia, Eli, and Seth. Beverly was  an amazing nana. She loved spoiling the kids just the right amount. She

would read to them, give them snuggles, play on the floor with them,  give them sweets and treats, and was always willing to have a chat with  them on the phone…even when they were very small! As she was with  her children, she was a 250% nana. She would attend their birthday  parties, concerts, and sporting events…even if that meant driving 2  hours or 7 hours!

Coffee was a crucial part of Beverly's morning. She loved flowers and  gardening. Her spring tulips and summer begonias were the envy of the  neighborhood. She loved playing cribbage with her husband, children,  and grandchildren…she was a fierce competitor! Along with her  husband, they would have game night with their best friends and play  pinochle! She enjoyed watching "Dancing with the Stars," with a large  group of friends from work, where costumes were critiqued, steps were  scrutinized, and laughter and friendship flowed.

Holidays, particularly Christmas were important for Beverly. She would  always mark these occasions with knick-knacks and decorations. Every  Christmas she would go all out! All the inside décor was changed for  Christmas. She would spend hours fastidiously placing each ornament  on the tree and then carefully drape ribbon or garland on it. Her family  would muse that it looked like, "A department store tree." Whether it  was St. Patrick's Day or Christmas, she had a flare for making it festive!

Beverly's favorite retreat was Bandon, Oregon. She loved sleeping and  having coffee at her favorite hotel where she could watch the sleepy  town wake up, the fishermen heading out to sea, and the crab pots

being set from the docks. She collected countless rocks and shells on  those beaches with her children and grandchildren. She watched her  family building and occupying driftwood forts. She would frequent her  favorite shops and eating spots.

It is difficult to sum up a life, but Beverly lived a life full of love, family,  and friendship. She strived to show her children and all the children she  worked with empathy, kindness, compassion, and heart. She always  would lend and ear, a hug, or advice to the people in her life. She was a  teacher in every way and every day. Beverly touched many lives and  will be missed by many.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kelley and Jason Culp  and their children Michael and Sophia; her son and daughter-in-law,  Georgia Kershner and their children, Avery, Eli, and Seth; and her  brother and sister-in-law, Robert, and Madeline Bell.

Her memorial service will be held at Roseburg Alliance Church; March  15, 2025 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her  name to the Alzheimer's Association.