Beverly Anderson Bostwick, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2008 with her family by her side. Bev was a loving mother and grandmother who will leave behind many friends and family who cherish her memory. She was born on October 16, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Oda (Aston) Anderson and John (Jack) H. Anderson.
Beverly obtained her B.S. degree in secondary education with a minor in biology from North Texas University in 1952. She married Charles Gregory Bostwick on June 4, 1954. Bev was a respected high school teacher and coach until her retirement from Beeville Independent School District in 1986.
Bev was well-known for her social nature, life-long athletic achievements, and devotion to taking care of her family. Her many accomplishments in tennis and golf included being a state semi-finalist in singles tennis in 1948, club champion at Henry Homberg Country Club in 1998, along with winning the President’s Cup in 1998. She served as past president of both the Beaumont Newcomers Club and the Henry Homberg Women’s Golf Association.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Oda and Jack; her husband, Charles; and her brother, Carroll. She is survived by her brother, Bobby; her sons, Gregory and Phillip; her daughter, Pamela; her grandsons, Gregory Alan, Blake, Lucas, Dane, and Dean; her granddaughters, Brooke and Rachel; and other relatives.
The family will hold a celebration of her life and love at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Wesley United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104-1210.
