Mrs. Beverly R. Scheulen, age 87 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Jefferson City Manor Nursing Center.
Bev was born April 4, 1932 in Clarinda, Iowa the daughter of Clyde L. and Daisy V. Bugbee Brewster. She was married on November 11, 1955 in Jefferson City, Mo. to James M. Scheulen who preceded her in death on April 30, 1976.
A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Bev was a 1951 graduate of Jefferson City High School.
The Scheulen family founded Capital Auto Parts in 1960 and Bev served as the owner and manager from 1976 until her retirement in 2003.
Bev enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe and Hawaii. Her hobbies included: crocheting, reading, bowling, watching soap operas, and bird watching. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and was a NASCAR enthusiast.
Most importantly, she cherished her time with her family. They have many fond memories of spending summer weekends at their cabin at the Lake. They enjoyed swimming and boat rides on the pontoon. Bev cherished time spent with her granddaughters. They enjoyed playing Yahtzee, making pancakes, watching movies and coloring.
Survivors include: two sons, Daniel L. Scheulen of Jefferson City, Mo. and David B. Scheulen and Connie Joseph of Jefferson City, Mo.; one sister, Lorna Wyss of California, Mo.; two grandchildren, Ashton S. Jones and her husband Jeremy and Lacey M. Scheulen; three great grandchildren, Graham Scheulen, Annalynn Jones, and Oliver Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Mike Scheulen and Randy Scheulen, and one brother, Dudley Brewster.
Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2019,
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 in the Freeman Chapel with Bryan Hufendiek officiating. Private graveside services and interment will be conducted at Riverview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Assn.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.