Submit a PhotoBeverly Joan (Connors) Waters, 90, passed away peacefully in her home on November 23, 2024 in Sun Lakes, Arizona.
Beverly was born on September 13, 1934 in Elwood, Indiana to John W. Connors and Gladys (Long) Connors. She was the 6th of 10 children. She graduated high school from St. Joseph Academy in Tipton, Indiana in1952 and from Indiana Business college in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1984. She lived most of her life in Lafayette working in accounting, and later in the caregiving field.
Beverly married Thomas R. Schafer on February 3, 1956, and they had 3 children together.
Beverly was married to James B. Sigo for 14 years.
On February 18, 1995, Beverly married Donald Waters, Sr. in Indiana. He passed away on 4/23/2005.
In 2006, Beverly began spending the winter months in Arizona where she met her friend of 19 years, Leal Behrens, of Mesa. Beverly eventually moved to the community of Sun Lakes in 2014.
Surviving are two daughters, Jane (Schafer) Travis of Sun Lakes, AZ and Marie (Schafer) Bradfield of Sun Lakes, AZ; one son, Jerome Schafer (Lori) of Zionsville, IN; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Rebecca (Becky) Stanley of Columbus, IN and one brother, John Robert (Bob) Connors of Elwood, IN, and many nieces and nephews.
Beverly was very active in the Eagles, Elks and Moose Lodges in Indiana and was president of the Eagles women’s auxiliary in Lafayette in 2004 after holding other offices there. She played the accordion and sang in many church choirs. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking for large family gatherings. She provided end of life care for her mother in her home in Indiana. She was also active in the community of Sun Lakes and enjoyed music and dancing with her many friends. She was a member of the Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Sun Lakes and knew the Lord Jesus as her personal Savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, William (Bill) Connors, Bernard Connors, Donald Connors, Kenneth Connors and Steve Connors; two sisters Elizabeth (Betty) Call and Mary Wallace; and one son in-law, William Travis, Jr.
The funeral service will be held on Friday December 6th, 2024 in the chapel at the Gilbert Memorial Park, 2100 East Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297. Visitation will be from 11 – 1. The service will begin at 1:00 pm followed by a graveside ceremony. For more information please visit: gilbertmemorialpark.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the following:
Feed the Children – local AZ chapter St. Vincent DePaul – Red Cross
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I would like to give my condolences to Jane & Marie. I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God give you the strength to get through this loss. Draw your strength and guidance from the lord. Love you
Bev loved the lord and was a loving neighbor that loved to be active dancing and visiting with her friends. She definitely had more energy than myself going out dancing every week. We frequently enjoyed visiting on our patio. She was a master making her homemade yeast loaf bread and would bring it over hot out of the oven. We immediately sliced and would add butter, it would melt in your mouth and would be gone in one day. We will miss you snd our visits, Sun Lakes will not be the same.