Beverly Brouwer

Beverly Brouwer, nee Ipema, age 71, beloved wife for 51 years to Edward G. Brouwer. Loving mother of Tina (Timothy) Bruinius, Bryan (Catherine) Brouwer, Nathan (Melissa) Brouwer, Dawn (James) Sellers, Adam Brouwer, the late Edward Brouwer and the late Craig Brouwer. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Zoe (Joshua), Benjamin (Shelby), Craig, Aiden, Noah, Reese, Devyn and Ian. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Devoted daughter of Minnie and the late Henry A. Ipema. Dear sister of Barbara (Charles) Swanson, Andrew (Rita) Ipema, John (Julie) Ipema and the late Albert (Joyce) Ipema. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Retired secretary from Iwema Excavating after 20 plus years of service. Beverly was a quiet, humble and selfless servant, using her cooking and baking as a way to show love and care for those around her. If you ever visited her home, you never left hungry.

Visitation Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 3-8PM. Funeral Service Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A live stream of the Funeral Service will be available. Please visit Beverly's obituary at colonialchapel.com to view the live stream of the service. The link is posted below. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Chicago Christian Schools, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 are appreciated. Click here for online donation and designate "School-In Memory/Honor of a Loved One"

Below is the live-stream link to Beverly's Funeral Service on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST.


Below is a photo tribute celebrating Beverly's life.



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